IT Skills App developer or software developer? Here’s the key skills, career paths, and current demand Difference between app development and software development -- explained to Free-Work by Computer Futures, plus handy starter tips. # Job roles # IT jobs market # AI 26 April 2024 3 min
IT Skills 10 essential skills for cyber security contractors Hiring supremo Leap29 lists for Free-Work the key components of a freelance security consultant’s skillset in 2024. # Cloud # Skills # Cybersecurity 12 April 2024 5 min
IT Skills Top 5 takeaways from the WeAreDevelopers webinar ‘How to Recruit a Data Scientist’ Here’s the key learnings from a new online ‘conversation’ on ‘misunderstandings’ and ‘stereotypes’ in the data science recruitment space. # Skills # Data # AI 26 March 2024 6 min
IT Skills How to become a Data Science contractor, in seven quick steps Fancy being part of the AI boom? So does nearly everybody else, so try these seven to achieve freelance success as a data scientist. # Job roles # Skills # AI 15 March 2024 5 min
IT Skills To get into cyber security, what skills and certifications do you need? The lowdown on breaking into cyber security as a freelancer – the key skills, qualifications and certifications required (in 2024 and beyond). # Remote # Cloud # GDPR 28 February 2024 5 min
IT Skills Top 10 skills Data Analysts need to succeed The hard and soft requirements you need to land a range of freelance data analyst jobs in 2024. # IT jobs market # Skills # Data 20 February 2024 7 min
IT Skills How to become a Solutions Architect contractor 16 must-dos for freelance contractors wanting to succeed in 2024 at Solutions Architecture. # Job roles # Skills # Project management 16 February 2024 5 min
IT Skills Top 10 freelance developer job stats, facts and trends for 2024 Get ready for these realities in your freelance development gig -- if they're not shaking up your contract coding career already. # IT jobs market # Skills # Coding 9 January 2024 6 min
IT Skills How to build a cyber security contracting career in 2024 Revealed: what it will take to next year succeed at cyber security as a UK freelancer. # Cybersecurity # Contracting 12 December 2023 6 min
IT Skills 10 essential software engineering skills for contractors When the choice of specialism isn't just a programming decision; it's a strategic decision affecting your career, cash, and contract-availability. # Contracting # Skills 5 December 2023 7 min
IT Skills How to become a Python developer contractor 16 must-dos to succeed as a contractor with Python. # Skills # Developer # Contracting 31 October 2023 5 min
IT Skills What is the difference between a project manager and programme manager? Explainer on two commonly confused tech roles which, in fairness, do have translating vision into tangible outcomes in common. # Skills 24 October 2023 6 min
IT Skills What is the difference between a Business Analyst and a Data Analyst? A breakdown of two key tech jobs: the big picture, make-it-happen role, versus finding opportunities as an insight-creator. # Skills 18 October 2023 4 min
IT Skills How much can freelance Business Analysts earn per hour, per day? Variations exist but freelance Business Analysts are currently benchmarked at a tidy £500 a day. # Skills # Freelance # Contracting 11 October 2023 4 min
IT Skills What makes a good freelance digital designer? Find out what it takes to become a successful contract digital designer; from technical skills and specialist experience, to soft skills and your attitude. # Skills 15 September 2023 4 min
IT Skills How to become a freelance software engineer: 10 tips to succeed Fancy freelancing as a software engineer contractor? Here’s 10 top tips to succeed. # Job roles # Skills 1 September 2023 7 min