IT and tech news and guides
IT market trendsHow much do AI and Data contractors earn?
Benchmark your pay (or expectations) against what the IT jobs market is paying today for cutting-edge skills.3 min
IT Career AdviceWhat online IT job adverts frequently say – and what they really mean
A guide to help decode the language of technology job adverts, so you can compute who they actually want.5 min
HR Guide for EmployeesDifferences between contractors and employees: explored
If structure, security and regularity appeal go perm. But if you've tried contracting, the autonomy genie is probably already out of the bottle.9 min
Contractor FinancesDo contractors pay National Insurance tax?
Free-Work hears from a top accountant when and in what circumstances freelance IT work will incur you an NI bill from HMRC.4 min
Contractor FinancesVAT Flat Rate Scheme: explainer and top tips
Simplicity is hard to turn down as a small company but beware -- in the accounting space, simplicity doesn't always = cost efficiency.4 min
IT SkillsFront-end vs. back-end developer: which of these two top tech jobs is better for you?
'Behind-the-scenes' techies will gravitate to BE developer jobs, whereas FE developer jobs are for those into 'look and feel.'4 min
IT Career AdviceWith IT jobs, what makes a contractor extendable, renewable?
How to pull off standing still in the UK tech jobs market when everything around you is moving or volatile.5 min
Freelancer ServicesFreelancer Accountants
A wide range of freelance and contractor accountancy specialists.2 min
IT SkillsWhich IT skills should you acquire in H2 2024, and how?
The tech skills set to be in-demand in this year's second half according to Morgan Mckinley, exclusively for Free-Work.5 min
IT Career AdviceLanding your dream IT job online using personal branding: Ten hacks
Why being called the 'Elevate Candidate' is now the last thing tech job board applicants hope to hear.8 min
IT SkillsBest skills for AI jobs are these five, as a minimum…
Harvey Nash tells Free-Work what the top skills to land an Artificial Intelligence job look like, whether you're contract or perm.4 min
IT Career AdviceHow 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).4 min
IT market trendsHow much pay can IT contractors earn at a telecoms company?
The UK telecoms market: trends and earning potential for freelance IT contractors.4 min
Guide to FreelancingTop 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.4 min
Guide to FreelancingWhat 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 min
IT Career AdviceBecoming an IT contractor in Banking and Finance
SThree on how to break into the most wage-rich IT contracting sector -- Financial Services.4 min
IT Career AdviceFreelancers, 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.4 min