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Is a telecoms jobs your next carer move?

Is a telecoms job your next career move?

The telecommunications industry offers a blend of technology, innovation, and problem-solving, making it a great choice for anyone in the tech field. But what exactly are telecoms jobs, and how can you make the switch?

19 September 2024

4 min

Becoming an IT contractor in the engineering sector

Becoming an IT contractor in Engineering

Ten must-dos to make it as an IT contractor in the engineer sector, by Leap29.

17 September 2024

6 min

Will Remote IT Jobs Still Be a Thing in 2025?

Will remote IT jobs still be around in 2025?

In the UK, 57% of tech workers were remote in 2023. This trend is likely to continue through 2025.

16 September 2024

5 min

The most popular programming languages of 2024

Choosing the right languages to learn can help you find in-demand jobs. It can also give you skills for specific projects. This will help you grow in the tech field.

16 September 2024

4 min

What to expect as a junior developer: from the interview process to everyday job role

This guide helps you get ready for your first Junior Developer job. It explains the interview process. It also covers daily tasks and extra skills that can improve your chances as a candidate.

10 September 2024

3 min

How to upskill yourself in the IT & tech industry

Upskilling in IT enhances your existing expertise, opens new career opportunities and allows you to adapt to future demands. Read our guide on how to upskill yourself in the IT & tech industry.

10 September 2024

4 min

IT contracts in the public sector: A quick start guide

IT contracts in the public sector: A get started guide

An overview of the benefits, challenges and key steps of public sector IT contracting.

10 September 2024

5 min

Tips for a successful career change in the digital sector

Whether you're looking for a new professional challenge, or passionate about the possibilities offered by IT. Transitioning to the tech sector could be an opportunity to boost your career.

6 September 2024

3 min

How IT contractors can set competitive pay rates

There’s no single magic bullet for pricing your technology services, but that doesn’t make it any less of an art or science -- SThree.

3 September 2024

4 min

director’s loan as a limited company contractor

What is a director’s loan?

The good, bad, and ugly of director loans -- those deserving an accountant’s input to avoid HMRC trouble.

30 August 2024

5 min

How to manage inconsistent income as an IT contractor: top 10 hacks

Smart freelance techies won’t let the ‘peaks and troughs’ of freelance earnings call the shots, says Integro.

27 August 2024

8 min

How 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.

23 August 2024

3 min

What 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.

20 August 2024

5 min

Differences in the UK between contractors and employees: explored

Differences 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.

16 August 2024

9 min

Do UK contractors pay National Insurance tax?

Do 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.

13 August 2024

4 min

VAT 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.

9 August 2024

4 min

Front-end vs. back-end developer: which IT role is better for you?

Front-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.'

6 August 2024

4 min

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