With a bewildering number of tech events competing for IT professionals’ attention, it can be tricky to decide where to spend your time and (potentially sizeable chunk of) money. From SAP and mobile tech to cyber security and hackathons, there are tech events out there to suit every specialism and budget, all within a few hours travel time of the UK. You might want to keep o...

Management experience comes in different shapes and forms Your previous roles may not have included the word manager but you may well have been doing management tasks.  Some people move into management through promotion but plenty apply for a first management role.  You just need to be clear on why you are suitable for the post and the transferable skills you have gained in ...

We’ve scoured the key influencers to compile our favourite top tech predictions for 2016.   IoT According to Paul Egan, ‘consolidation and failure’ will characterise the IoT software landscape.  With a growing number of companies competing to dominate the Internet of Things software scene, inevitably 2016 will see some firms fail, some snatched up by tech giants and (hopeful...

Tired of your 3 hour commute? Want to work for a global corporation but can’t get the visa to relocate? Want to take control of your work-life balance and see your family during daylight hours? There are many reasons to consider working remotely and more and more large companies are investing in an international workforce based from their home-offices or from satellite bases...

As recruiters a large part of our job is finding the right candidate at the right price. This inevitably requires negotiation along the line and we always discuss the candidate’s salary expectation to ensure that it is within a negotiable range with the client. These are our tips for you to ensure you get the best deal without pricing yourself out of the competition. Skills ...

As the world seems to be heading cashless and the major banks are facing more and more start-up competition here’s a quick run down of three European payment companies that have been making their mark.   GoCardless Founded in 2011 and based in London. What do they do? GoCardless are one of Europe’s leading direct debit providers.  They simplify the collection of direct debit...

Well all know that it’s the content that’s key but the way you present your CV can say a lot about your attitude to work, your decision-making skills and your overall professionalism.  Although it’s good to stand out, try to be remembered for the right reasons.   Font choice If your CV stretches to over 2 sides edit it carefully – don’t just reduce the font!  10pt should be ...

There’s a lot of good advice out there on how to avoid those interview disasters but they still happen.  You can take all the preventative measures you want but sometimes it all goes wrong. These are our tips for the day your dream interview turns into a nightmare.   Running late You don’t want to be late for an interview under any circumstances.  It is a clear demonstration...

Be specific We use LinkedIn Recruiter to search for potential candidates with specific skills.  If, for example you say in your profile that you have experience in a ‘range of modules in the SAP suite’ you are unlikely to come up in our searches.  Make specific references e.g. ‘Working as a Supply Chain Solution Architect involving PLM, SCM, OER, Track & Trace, BI, MES’ and ...

The world is changing and Silicon Valley is certainly not the only place where you can fulfil your IT dreams. Although many feel the tech community is now online, in our experience this is far from the truth. Contrary to popular belief, IT consultants like to socialise and be part of an offline community too! This is our overview of three cities where tech dreams come true. ...