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Occasionally a new vacancy hits the desk that looks like a dream job on paper. Big title. Big salary. Strategic responsibility. The sort of role where you’d...

How working in a structured corporate environment can quietly shape and sometimes limit the way you grow as a developer. When I first joined a large enterprise,...

It’s been 6 months… countless agencies have tried (and failed) to find the right person. It feels like you’ve sat in on over a hundred interviews. You’ve...

The salary is one of the first things candidates look for in a job ad, but it’s also one of the trickiest parts of the hiring process....

As the adage goes, you only get one chance at a first impression. It takes as little as 7 seconds for someone to form a first impression....

It’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking interviews are a one-way street, especially when you’re sitting across from a panel, bracing yourself for the firing...

A university student told me recently they were dragged in front of a tribunal, accused of using ChatGPT to write an essay. Their defence was simple:“Yes, in...

You’ve heard the phrase “cheque’s in the post and I’ll love you in the morning”? It’s a good old-fashioned sarcastic comment, mostly used in the UK. It...

Here’s the truth: if you tell me you’re happy where you are, fulfilled in your role, and still learning every day, I won’t send your CV to...

When most people think about job interviews, they imagine energy, charisma, and quick small talk that instantly builds rapport. But here’s the reality: most software engineers aren’t...

If you’re looking to hire someone in the tech space, but don’t have deep pockets, you can still get it done with next-to-no hassle. The trick is...

On paper, offering below-market salaries can seem like a smart way to reduce hiring costs. In reality, however, underpaying candidates often leads to higher expenses and greater...

In the tough world of job hunting, it’s only natural to feel down when you don’t land the job you were hoping for. But, sometimes not getting...

Ten years ago, hiring tech talent without a degree seemed unthinkable. Today, it’s fast becoming the norm, which raises the question – are you keeping up? A...

You’ve just landed a great job in tech, only to find out that in a few years, the very role you’re doing now, may no longer exist....

Starting out in contracting can be challenging, but we're here to help with some practical tips and points to keep in mind......

Workers had barely adapted to a remote and hybrid workplace before businesses demanded more time in the office without exception. Tech big hitters such as Dell and...

One of the best things about living in a post-lockdown world is the ability to log onto the internet and earn an excellent wage from almost anywhere....

There is always something exciting happening in technology. Right now, if you’re lucky enough to have the skills suitable for a contractor role, you have the opportunity...

The pandemic and the following ‘Great Resignation of 2022’ highlighted the way more and more people are working to live rather than living to work. In the...