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ContractingAdvantages of using an Umbrella Company
Using an umbrella company essentially means that you as 'the contractor' become an employee of the umbrella company.As part of the process you submit timesheets to the umbrella company who will in turn invoice the end client (or agency) for the work that you have carried out.2 min
IT Career AdviceShould I include a picture on my CV?
In recent years, recruitment firms and employers have reported an increase in CV's that include a picture of the candidate.Whilst some have welcomed the trend, there are those who like to keep things traditional and prefer a CV to concentrate purely on the skills and qualities.2 min
ContractingUmbrella Companies
Welcome to our directory of umbrella companies.1 min
IT newsWomen in Technology – Heroes are Everywhere
Velma from Scooby Doo with her thick glasses, detailed notes, and nerdy giggle may help the gang catch the baddie, but she doesn't help women get anywhere when it comes to overcoming the geeky general stereotype that is women in technology.Ever heard of Bletchley Park? You may have seen the TV serie.2 min
IT newsInternational Women's Day - The Most Influential Women in Tech
Even though the technology sector has seen a major growth of IT jobs within the UK, the lack of women holding key roles in the digital industry still remains a concern.According to a report by Deloitte Global, it is predicted that less than 25% of IT jobs in developed countries will be held by women.4 min
IT Career AdviceAre you new to an IT Team?
The first day of starting in a new team can be as nerve wracking as your first day of work, but it's important to instigate great productivity quickly.During the course of their career most IT professionals will be required to join a new team in order to support a project.3 min
IT Career AdviceWordPress vs Drupal
Whether you have the experience and knowledge to build your own website or you intend to hire a web designer or web developer it's important to ask yourself what CMS would be better for your website.8 min
IT Career AdviceHow profiling increases interview success
An article in Personnel Today magazine in March 2005 stated, "It has been estimated that some 70 per cent of UK organisations test their workforce either for personality or ability before making a job offer or conferring a promotion".In a highly competitive job market you simply have to do everythin.3 min
IT Career AdviceAre You Ready For The Interview?
If you've been in your current role for some time you're probably out of touch with current interviewing techniques and a bit rusty sitting in front of an interviewer.Jenrick CPI, the IT resourcing specialist, brings you a comprehensive candidate check-list which tells you how to prepare, what quest.4 min
IT Career AdvicePerl Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including Perl jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations.IT job interviews often consist of brainteasers and practical questions designed to measure your logic, reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.2 min
IT Career AdviceSAP Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including SAP jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations.IT job interviews often consist of brainteasers, riddles and practical questions designed to measure your logic, reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.1 min
IT Career AdviceLinux Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including Linux jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations.IT interviews often consist of brainteasers, riddles and practical questions designed to measure your logic, reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills.1 min
IT Career AdviceIT Job Interview Questions
Before attending an interview you should always take the time to thoroughly research and find out everything you can about the company.In order to be successful at an IT job interview you will need to convince the interviewer that you have the right skills and personal attributes for the job.2 min
IT newsAmazon announces its free computer game engine Lumberyard
Amazon recently announced its beta release of its new computer game development engine, Amazon Lumberyard.1 min
IT Career AdviceHow to Get a Job in Computer Game Development
A lot of us love playing computer games and there's certainly no shortage of them these days.5 min
IT Career AdviceApache Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including Apache jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations.IT job interviews often consist of brainteasers, riddles and practical questions designed to measure your logic, reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving skills..2 min
IT Career AdviceJavaScript Interview Questions
Interviews for IT jobs including JavaScript jobs often include challenges far beyond the usual questions regarding career aspirations.IT job interviews often consist of brainteasers, riddles and practical questions designed to measure your logic, reasoning, creative thinking, and problem-solving ski.1 min