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To enjoy a successful experience on your contract as an IT contractor, there are a number of things you'll need to consider. Find out more here.

As robots continue to join workplaces across the country, upskilling for career longevity has never been more important. Find out more information here.

When applying for jobs, people often focus on their technical skills and experience. While these skills are essential to any job, they’re not the be-all and end-all of what employers look for in their next recruit. If you want to really stand out, you need to present a complete package to employers, one that helps them visualise you succeeding in the role – and that involves painting a...

If you’re preparing for a job interview, it’s important to plan for all of the different types of job interview questions you might be asked. Read more.

Are you thinking about leaving your permanent role and starting a career in IT contracting? These questions will help you decide if it's for you.

When it comes to recruiting new team members, most hiring managers engage in a rushed hiring process for 2 main reasons. Find out more information here.

Rather than fear that robots are taking over, EAs can benefit from automation – provided they take the appropriate action now. Find out more information.

Robotic automation is transforming accountancy and finance jobs through the automation of routine operational tasks. Find out more information here.

Many candidates find discussing their salary expectations a daunting prospect. Find out more about discussing salary expectations here.

As a contractor, you will be more than familiar with the many benefits that temping brings. Find out how to set yourself apart with a great CV.

A bad interview can certainly throw your confidence. But rest assured, all is not lost. Read about what you should do next, after a bad interview.

During your job search, you will find yourself faced with all kinds of difficult questions and you’ll want to confide in trusted people. Read more here.

With demand for highly-skilled professionals now outweighing supply, nowhere is this more obvious than in the tech world. Find out more here.

There’s been a lot of market commentary in recent times about the changing nature of recruitment. Find out more information here.

We’re becoming an on-demand people. Is it really a surprise then that more employers are shifting towards on-demand headcounts? Find out more information.

Data scientists are in demand, and candidates with the right mix of skills will be rewarded with a future-proofed and lucrative career. Find out more.

Adaptability, a willingness to learn and a problem solving attitude are some of the soft skills employers look for in today’s rapidly changing world of work and they’re also skills that can be gained in temporary assignments. Early in my career I completed dozens of temporary assignments and from this experience I know that there’s no faster method of learning the soft skills employers need...

The use of the word “we” during job interviews can undermine your suitability. Read more about the reason for this here.

If you want to be selected for the right opportunity, and relatively quickly, then you need to focus and develop a winning job search strategy.

It is no secret that IT continues to be a male-dominated space, arguably to a greater degree than many other industry sectors. Find out more information.

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