IT and tech news and guides

The Apprentice Round-Up - is Alan Sugar departing from technology?

“Technology has been my best friend for over 50 years… but maybe it’s time to make new friends..."These words spoken by Alan Sugar himself summed up The Apprentice this season quite well.

9 April 2024

3 min

John Lewis plans to hire 500 new IT workers

John Lewis are looking to increase their IT budget in the new year with plans to hire 500 new workers and to further invest in information technology.The popular retailer is investing nearly £500m in its online platforms including e-commerce, mobile apps and digital marketing.

9 April 2024

1 min

Ever forgotten to attach your CV to an email? Gmail now has the fix!

Although many recruiter websites tend to use an automated system to upload and attach CV's or cover letters to job postings, a number of online advertisements for IT job roles often have an email address to send your relevant documents to instead.This is sometimes the case with smaller companies but.

9 April 2024

2 min

What are the key factors that will affect the IT job market in 2016?

If you ever browse through job placements online or even glance at the window of a high street recruitment agency you’re likely to see an abundance of IT positions ranging from database analysis to programming roles - at least moreso than ever before.Demand within the information technology industry.

9 April 2024

4 min

Third of UK.gov projects expected to fail due to lack of IT knowledge

The National Audit Office (NAO) has warned that one third of the government's major projects are expected to fail over the next five years.In it's progress report on UK.gov big projects, NAO stated that 37 of the 106 projects due to be finished by 2021 are "in doubt or unachievable if action is not .

9 April 2024

2 min

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A guide to IT consultant jobs

An IT consultant is a professional who provides advice generally in a particular area of expertise such as SAP, Oracle etc.

9 April 2024

3 min

Protecting future generations with iRights

Have you ever posted something online that you instantly regretted? Most of us have, whether it be a photo of an alcohol fuelled night out or a ranting twitter status about your rival football team.

9 April 2024

3 min

How To Apply for a Job on Technojobs

There are two ways to apply for a job on Technojobs, Apply and Quick-Apply, and they work in very similar ways.

9 April 2024

2 min

Do I need a degree to become a developer?

When starting a career as a developer it is important that you do your research first to ensure it is something you have an interest in and what specific developer you want to aspire.

9 April 2024

3 min

IT Jobs in Norway

With its high standard of living, fantastic welfare system and low unemployment figures, it’s no doubt that an IT job in Norway is certainly a consideration for many.Norway presides in the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula and has a popular of 5 million.

9 April 2024

3 min

Do I need a company secretary?

Chartered accountant Matt Fryer reveals to Free-Work whether the arguably second most important person in your biz is actually required.

5 April 2024

5 min

Top 10 IT Job Interview Tips

Interviews can be daunting for anyone, so it is normal to feel nervous or unsure how to prepare.

3 April 2024

6 min

Tax codes for tech contractors -- explained

As the 2024-25 tax year dawns, Brookson tells Free-Work that tech contractors need to make room in their lives for coding of the HMRC-kind.

2 April 2024

6 min

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.

26 March 2024

6 min

The pros and cons of technical tests for IT contractor interviews

Received an invite to a technical interview test? There’s four pros and four cons, but only one answer you should give; ‘Accept.’

22 March 2024

5 min

10 Reasons Why Your CV Isn't Standing Out Among Competitors

In today's competitive job market, having a standout CV is essential for landing your dream role.

21 March 2024

4 min

Reasons to switch to a career in tech and where to start.

In today's rapidly evolving world, technology has become an integral part of our daily lives, revolutionising industries, and reshaping the way we work.

21 March 2024

4 min