Freelancer News
Freelancers’ Questions: Can I freelance for one firm indefinitely?
Expert helps a creative hoping that Spain, like the UK, doesn’t have a cap on freelancing. 2 min
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Brazil 2014 – the technology behind the ‘digital world cup’
The World Cup championships have come a long way since they began in 1930, not only in how the sport has adapted but how the use of technology in the game has also adapted. 2 min
IT news
Become the brains behind Citigroup’s work
Do you have a passion and drive for new and exciting technologies with the knowledge to research and analyse the way it all works?If you have the brains and technical expertise to hone your skills at the forefront of technology then Citi are looking for someone like you.Citi’s Institutinal Clients G. 2 min
IT news
BBC’s The Apprentice Returns – where is the technology?
The most intense interview process returns to the BBC tonight and Alan Sugar will once again take centre stage by chastising and firing candidates that aren’t quite up to scratch until he finds his star apprentice. 3 min
Contracting
The Rise of the Super Contractor in IT
The Super Contractor is a relatively new term and is the result of IT specialists being able to charge a premium for in-demand skills and services that are in limited supply.The reason that contractors can charge a premium rate is because of the lack of competition they face for the skills that they. 3 min
IT Career Advice
Top TV Shows Based on IT
It's understandable that some folks who work in an office environment may prefer to keep their work lives separated from their personal lives but this isn't often easy to do. 6 min
IT news
Microsoft acquires UK and AI-powered predictive keyboard firm SwiftKey
Microsoft has bought the popular AI-powered keyboard app, SwiftKey for a reported sum of £174 million.The UK-based artificial intelligence keyboard firm confirmed today that its predictive keyboard app, SwiftKey, was acquired by the software giant in a bid to improve their mobile strategy and AI tec. 1 min
Freelancer News
Freelancers handed fixed-pricing guide
E-book's first chapter covers setting a price that works for their business and yours. 2 min
IT Career Advice
UK Tax Codes Explained
The tax code that is displayed in your payslip is the code sent by HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs) to your employer to work out how much income tax that needs to be taken from your pay or pension.UK Tax codes are made up of numbers and letters with the number representing how much income you can have . 3 min
IT Career Advice
How to Become a Project Manager
Project Management is a lucrative and varied career and with demand high within the IT industry, more and more people are looking to Project Management as a viable career option. 3 min
IT Career Advice
Tips to Getting onto the IT Career Ladder
Whether you’re a recent graduate or looking to get into the technology industry as a career change, it’s good to have an action plan in place, especially with such a large skills gap meaning companies are earnestly searching for capable and determined candidates.Europe’s top eLearning provider, The . 3 min
IT Career Advice
Types of Office Workers You Might Work With
The office workplace can often introduce you to a range of quirky and colourful colleagues that can certainly make your workday a bit more interesting.Whether you work in a small enclosed office or for a large company, there are certain colleagues with all too similar traits that you tend to find in. 5 min
IT Career Advice
A Guide to Security Clearance for IT workers
Security clearance for IT workers is a requirement for anyone who intends to work for a government organisation or a private sector that deals with defense. 3 min
IT Career Advice
The Growth of IT Jobs in Scotland
Scotland is a fantastic place to work and is an ideal location for those seeking new IT career opportunities as well as a change of scenery.From the bustling and vibrant social life to the beautiful scenic landscapes that delight any eye, Scotland boasts some terrific settings as well as a range of . 4 min
IT news
UK Government announces programme to support cyber security startups
The UK Government has announced the launch of a new £250,000 programme that will support startup developing solutions that could protect UK businesses from cyber attacks.The government backed accelerator programme will offer advice and support to new cyber security start ups and will start accepting. 2 min
IT news
Is it time to ditch the password for an alternative system?
Passwords have been around for as long as people have had computer systems and a lot of us have had to remember our fair share of them.In recent years, many of us have been prompted to change our passwords on a regular basis and often to something more complex with special characters, capital letter. 3 min