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Don't be like England's Gareth Southgate with IT job applications

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.

28 June 2024

4 min

Corporation tax for contractors: demystified

The lowdown on business tax as a limited company IT freelancer, including ways to lower your bill from HMRC.

25 June 2024

7 min

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.

21 June 2024

4 min

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.

19 June 2024

5 min

How to become a software development contractor

How to become a software developer contractor

Seven must-dos to succeed as a software developer on a freelance basis.

18 June 2024

4 min

How to close your UK limited company as an IT contractor

How to close your limited company

The four no-nonsense options when your freelance IT business has reached the end of its life.

14 June 2024

4 min

Is Information Technology Ageist?

A new poll of IT professionals has thrown up some interesting results.

12 June 2024

1 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

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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.

12 June 2024

4 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

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.

12 June 2024

1 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

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.

12 June 2024

2 min

How Queen Elizabeth II contributed to the innovation of engineering throughout her reign.

On Thursday 8th September, we were informed of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, who served for 70 years as the UK’s longest reigning monarch in history.

12 June 2024

4 min

The rising demand for flexible working in IT & Tech in 2022

Before the pandemic in 2020, it was predicted that on average only 27% of people worked from home at some point according to Annual Population Survey (APS) data.

12 June 2024

2 min