IT and tech news and guides
IT Skills
Which 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 Advice
Landing 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 Skills
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. 4 min
IT Career Advice
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). 4 min
Freelancer Finances
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?’ 7 min
IT market trends
How 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 Freelancing
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. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
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. 5 min
IT Career Advice
Becoming 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 Advice
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. 4 min
Contractor Finances
Corporation tax for contractors: demystified
The lowdown on business tax as a limited company IT freelancer, including ways to lower your bill from HMRC. 7 min
IT Skills
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. 4 min
IT Career Advice
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. 5 min
Contracting
How to become a software developer contractor
Seven must-dos to succeed as a software developer on a freelance basis. 4 min
Guide to Freelancing
How to close your limited company
The four no-nonsense options when your freelance IT business has reached the end of its life. 4 min
IT news
Is Information Technology Ageist?
A new poll of IT professionals has thrown up some interesting results. 1 min
