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Working In Public Sector Vs Private Sector: The Key Differences
Considering the pros and cons of public sector vs private sector employment is a common debate amongst professionals.
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7 Tips For Writing A CV That Has Impact – And Where People Get It Wrong
Are you writing a CV and want it to get noticed? Optimisation for searchability and the use of metrics are just a couple of the ways you can improve your application.
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Should I Use The Linkedin Green Banner To Show I’m “Open To Work”?
The LinkedIn green banner can be a great tool for candidates who are struggling to find work. Yet, with articles on the feature being “desperate”, is it a good option?
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16 Good Questions To Ask A Recruiter Before An Interview In 2024
Recruiters are a fountain of knowledge when it comes to interviews. Set yourself up for success by asking your recruiter these key questions.
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22 Job Hunting Tips For 2024
Looking for a new job can easily become overwhelming. This blog details Dan Freeman's 22 top job hunting tips to set you up for success in your search in 2024.
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My Advice For Contractors In 2024
Are you an IT contractor? With 26+ years of experience working in IT contract recruitment, take a look at my advice for contractors wanting to improve their work opportunities in 2024.
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Should I Accept A Counter Offer?
Choosing to accept a counter offer is a big decision. As companies struggle to retain great talent, more and more professionals will experience being presented with a counter offer.
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What To Do If Your Previous Employer Is Ignoring Your Reference Request
Your previous employer ignoring your reference request can be very stressful. Here are some tips to stop this happening.
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Becoming An IT Contractor: My Top Tips
Ready to jump into contracting? Becoming an IT contractor can be daunting, however, from higher earnings to greater flexibility, there are clearly good reasons why professionals are choosing contract work!
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What To Know Before Leaving A Permanent Job For A Contract
There is much to consider before leaving a permanent job for a contract role. From tax to CVs and interviews, it's easy to get overwhelmed. But don't worry - this blog covers the main differences for you to keep in mind.
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Infrastructure Engineer
London, United Kingdom
£450 - 550 per day + Inside IR35
Infrastructure Engineer - 3 months - Hybrid - London - Inside VIQU are currently working it a Legal customer that has an urgent requirement for an Infrastructure Engineer to join them on a 3-month contract basis. The...
Electrical Design Engineer
Birmingham, United Kingdom
£45k - 65k per year
Electrical Design Engineer – Birmingham – £45,000 to £65,000We have partnered with an organisation who specialises in building services for a variety of industries.The business is going from strength to strength and are looking to...
Project Engineer
Swindon, United Kingdom
£28k - 35k per year + benefits
Role - Project EngineerLocation - SwindonType - PermanentStructure - Onsite. Salary - £28,000 - £35,000About the company:This is a boutique business that provides sophisticated security and access control solutions to a variety of organisations, industries and high net worth individuals. They...
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Kent, United Kingdom
Market related
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer based in Kent. Please read carefully before applying. Role - Senior Quality Assurance EngineerLocation - KentType - PermanentStructure - Onsite . Salary - Open to discussion including an array of benefits About the company: A global sport and broadcast business has...
Power Apps Developer
London, United Kingdom
£50k - 62k per year
Power Apps Developer – London - £50,000 to £62,000 - 12month fixed term contractViqu have partnered up with an organization within the transportation industry who are hiring a Power Apps Developer to join their team...
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