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Best 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.![How to succeed as a Data Engineer - freelance or full-time](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/how-to-succeed-as-a-data-engineer-freelance-or-perm-vEm1DEEvih0pS8m5.png)
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).![Universal Credit for limited companys](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/universal-credit-for-limited-company-directors-BbHfuHKtje3zHi0N.png)
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?’![How much pay can IT contractors earn at a telecoms company?](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/how-much-pay-can-it-contractors-earn-at-a-telecoms-company-8GLPlJzXwVhiwALb.png)
How much pay can IT contractors earn at a telecoms company?
The UK telecoms market: trends and earning potential for freelance IT contractors.![The top 10 skills needed to succeed as a freelance web developer](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/top-10-skills-needed-to-succeed-as-a-freelance-web-developer-TetyJ79QgLGBNpC2.png)
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.![What makes a bad and unsuccessful IT contractor?](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/what-makes-a-bad-unsuccessful-it-contractor-QWolHsVqmqSNEyoQ.png)
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.![Becoming an IT contractor in Banking and Finance](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/becoming-an-it-contractor-in-banking-and-finance-0E1mW2bssqT0SKCA.png)
Becoming an IT contractor in Banking and Finance
SThree on how to break into the most wage-rich IT contracting sector -- Financial Services.![Don't be like England's Gareth Southgate with IT job applications](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/freelancers-be-less-like-england-manager-gareth-southgate-when-making-it-contractor-job-applications-FLMtvEieRBUw3y5A.png)
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.![Corporation tax for contractors: demystified](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/corporation-tax-for-contractors-demystified-e5anefypShDl3mCz.png)
Corporation tax for contractors: demystified
The lowdown on business tax as a limited company IT freelancer, including ways to lower your bill from HMRC.![software testing jobs](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/free-work-users-is-a-software-testing-job-your-next-temporary-it-assignment-PIn1JNCKxb314Leo.png)
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.![Top in-demand cyber security contractor roles](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/top-in-demand-cyber-security-contractor-roles-tMfbHCuQp0pIyVxH.png)
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.![How to become a software development contractor](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/how-to-become-a-software-developer-contractor-vvO2aw4GhTwdsrCB.png)
How to become a software developer contractor
Seven must-dos to succeed as a software developer on a freelance basis.![How to close your UK limited company as an IT contractor](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/how-to-close-your-limited-company-WcZbHBG9wWwVDG89.png)
How to close your limited company
The four no-nonsense options when your freelance IT business has reached the end of its life.![close up of a typewriter with word news](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/IT%20news.png)
Is Information Technology Ageist?
A new poll of IT professionals has thrown up some interesting results.![close up of a typewriter with word news](https://api.free-work.com/media/cache/resolve/blog_post_image_medium/IT%20news.png)