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How To Interview A Contractor

Knowing how to interview a contractor effectively will decrease your time-to-hire significantly, increase candidate engagement, and improve your chances of hiring the contract talent you need.

By Adam Smith
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A Contractor’s Guide To Getting The Most Out Of Recruitment Agencies

Get the most out of recruitment agencies by accessing their array of fantastic opportunities and specialist experience to help you succeed in your career.

By Nicholas Hopkins
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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.

By Matt Collingwood
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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.

By Grant Baker
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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.

By Nicholas Hopkins
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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.

By Maddie O'Leary
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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.

By Matt Collingwood
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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.

By Danielle Keegan
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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.

By Danielle Keegan
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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...

By Matt Collingwood
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