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
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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
IT news
Five of the best free iOS apps to help you with your IT career
Looking for a new career in IT can be tough, especially if you're always on the move. 2 min
IT Career Advice
Finding an IT Graduate Job
There are literally thousands of jobseekers looking for graduate jobs in IT everyday, so what can you do to differentiate yourself from the crowd?There are a number of different ways of searching and applying for jobs one of which being online. 4 min
IT news
BT to create 1,000 UK call centre jobs and invest in innovative IT systems
The telecoms giant plans to invest £80m in bringing BT call centres back to the UK and invest in new systems to provide exceptional customer service.A customer service satisfaction report indicated that BT customers preferred to speak with UK customer service speakers instead of overseas workers. 2 min
IT news
Can you solve the GCHQ Christmas card puzzle?
As the holiday season approaches, GCHQ has gotten into the festive spirit by releasing it's Christmas Card puzzle for 2015 and it's certainly a complex one.Just like a scene out of 2014's 'The Imitation Game,' Robert Hannigan, agency director of GCHQ, is sending out a baffling brainteaser and any su. 2 min
IT news
GCHQ puzzles the nation as NOBODY was able to solve their Christmas challenge
GCHQ left the nation scratching their heads as nobody was able to solve their challenging Christmas puzzle.The headquarters for the UK's intelligence and communication activities posted their cryptographic Christmas card on their website in December to give people the opportunity to solve the crypti. 1 min
IT news
BT to make changes to business structure after £12.5 billion takeover of EE
BT has announced upcoming changes to its overall business structure following last week's acquisition of EE in a deal worth £12.5 billion.The British telecoms giant also reported its best quarterly revenue growth in more than seven years, with a 4.7% increase in sales in the last three months that h. 2 min
IT Skills
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) jobs demand will grow significantly in 2019 / 2020
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) will revolutionise customer experience by 2020, according to new research by Information Services Group (ISG), creating thousands of new RPA jobs and Robotics jobs in the UK. 2 min
IT Skills
The Role of an IT Trainer
What is an IT Trainer?IT trainers design and deliver training courses on a wide range of computer software applications.These courses range from common desktop programs and PC maintenance to advanced technology such as programming.IT training jobs are essentially teaching jobs, and as such, they ten. 2 min
IT Career Advice
The growing demand for IT and tech professionals in the public sector
The public sector has some of the largest employers in the United Kingdom, including the NHS who had over 1.84 million employees as of the third quarter of 2021. 3 min
