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How to succeed as a Data Engineer - freelance or full-time

How to succeed as a Data Engineer - freelance or perm

The role of a Data Engineer is becoming increasingly key – especially with the growth of the data centre market. This article explores the most sought-after technical skills and competencies in data engineering recruitment today (H2 2024).

19 July 2024

4 min

Universal credit for limited company directors

A guide for Free-Work users to help answer the often understandably asked question ‘How does Universal Credit work if I have a limited company?’

16 July 2024

7 min

How much pay can IT contractors earn at a telecoms company?

The UK telecoms market: trends and earning potential for freelance IT contractors.

12 July 2024

4 min

Top 10 skills needed to succeed as a freelance web developer

What languages, frameworks and skills web development hirers expect their contractors to deliver on 2024-25 projects.

9 July 2024

4 min

What makes a bad and unsuccessful IT contractor?

What makes a bad, unsuccessful IT contractor?

In-contract or on the bench, here’s seven ‘what NOT to dos’ which are as vital as what you SHOULD be doing as an IT freelancer.

5 July 2024

5 min

Becoming an IT contractor in Banking and Finance

SThree on how to break into the most wage-rich IT contracting sector -- Financial Services.

1 July 2024

4 min

Don't be like England's Gareth Southgate with IT job applications

Freelancers, be less like England manager Gareth Southgate when making IT contractor job applications

Sometimes it’s ‘Gremlins in the System.’ But other times, the problem is no system whatsoever – on the pitch or applying online for work.

28 June 2024

4 min

Corporation tax for contractors: demystified

The lowdown on business tax as a limited company IT freelancer, including ways to lower your bill from HMRC.

25 June 2024

7 min

Free-Work users, is a software testing job your next temporary IT assignment?

If functionality, quality, efficiency and user satisfaction sound like pieces of you, it’s time to explore the art of balancing automation with expertise.

21 June 2024

4 min

Top in-demand cyber security contractor roles

The digital evolution has intensified cyber threats, prompting companies to seek skilled cyber security contractors to fortify defences. This article explores the most sought-after contractor roles, highlighting the challenges of maintaining agility while enhancing security.

19 June 2024

5 min

How to become a software development contractor

How to become a software developer contractor

Seven must-dos to succeed as a software developer on a freelance basis.

18 June 2024

4 min

How to close your UK limited company as an IT contractor

How to close your limited company

The four no-nonsense options when your freelance IT business has reached the end of its life.

14 June 2024

4 min

Is Information Technology Ageist?

A new poll of IT professionals has thrown up some interesting results.

12 June 2024

1 min

Five of the best free iOS apps to help you with your IT career

Looking for a new career in IT can be tough, especially if you're always on the move.

12 June 2024

2 min

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Finding an IT Graduate Job

There are literally thousands of jobseekers looking for graduate jobs in IT everyday, so what can you do to differentiate yourself from the crowd?There are a number of different ways of searching and applying for jobs one of which being online.

12 June 2024

4 min

BT to create 1,000 UK call centre jobs and invest in innovative IT systems

The telecoms giant plans to invest £80m in bringing BT call centres back to the UK and invest in new systems to provide exceptional customer service.A customer service satisfaction report indicated that BT customers preferred to speak with UK customer service speakers instead of overseas workers.

12 June 2024

2 min

Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas card puzzle?

As the holiday season approaches, GCHQ has gotten into the festive spirit by releasing it's Christmas Card puzzle for 2015 and it's certainly a complex one.Just like a scene out of 2014's 'The Imitation Game,' Robert Hannigan, agency director of GCHQ, is sending out a baffling brainteaser and any su.

12 June 2024

2 min

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