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First-Time Contracting: Contractor Compliance in the UK IT Market

Understanding contractor compliance is key to succeeding in your career, whether you decide to set up your own PSC or operate through an umbrella.

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2025 Recruitment Trends Your Business Should Be Aware Of And Why

The main recruitment trends in 2025 will include returns to the office, a rise in fixed term contracts and more. Make sure your business is prepared for these changes.

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What To Expect From IT Contracting In 2025

IT contracting in 2025 is predicted to be a much better environment than the last two years. Whilst this will likely be a relief for IT contractors who have faced multiple years of stagnation and downturn, it is unlikely to reach the dizzy heights we saw in 2022.

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Working As A Recruitment Account Manager: Q&A With Adam Smith

Recruitment Account Manager, Adam Smith, explains why he enjoys the account management side of recruitment, and his reasons for joining VIQU.

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VIQU Announced As The UK’s ‘Best Contractor Recruitment Agency’

To be awarded the title of 'Best Contractor Recruitment Agency' by the Contracting Awards is an incredible recognition of VIQU's extensive IT contractor service offering.

Two business leaders who disagree with the notion of delaying your IT recruitment is a good idea, instead they are looking at CVs on a laptop beside a christmas tree in December.
The Cost Of Delaying Your IT Recruitment Process In Q4

You may be considering delaying your IT recruitment until January. However, postponing until the new year could mean facing increased competition.

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November 2024: The Health Of The Permanent IT Recruitment Market

The permanent IT recruitment market has faced a number of uncertainties this year, making confidence in hiring low, despite high candidate availability.

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Labour’s Autumn Budget: The Lesser Of Two Evils For IT Contractors

The Budget wasn't kind to IT contractors, with higher employer costs and a potentially negatively affected jobs market. But chin up, it could've been much worse...

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How To Spot An AI-Generated CV

Identifying an AI-generated CV will become vital to all stakeholders in the recruitment process, including HR, talent acquisition professionals, and recruiters, as the technology soars in popularity.

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Transitioning From Tech Leader To Board Member

Transitioning from a tech leader to a board member is an attractive career move for many senior IT professionals. Understanding how to best position yourself for board membership will help to prime you for success.

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