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What Is IT Project Management?
IT Project Management professionals are essential to any migration or deployment of a new technology. This blog discusses what IT project management is and why professionals with these skills are so important.

IT Job Interviews: Signs That A Workplace Or Manager Is Toxic
From speaking with thousands of IT candidates who have had negative experiences, I believe there are often a number of indicators in the job description, interview process, and job offer stage which can give away a company's toxicity.

VIQU Celebrates International Women’s Day 2022
To celebrate International Women's Day, we spoke to a handful of our female team members about their personal experiences of working in the IT recruitment industry. #BreaktheBias

VIQU Announces Their Green Pledge
In early 2022, we decided it was about time we did more to help our environment. After all, SMEs like VIQU contribute around 30% of the UK’s total emissions and only 11% of businessses are currently measuring their carbon footprint.

Nicholas Hopkins Brings Home The Trophy
Congratulations to our Associate Director Nicholas Hopkins for being individually recognised as 'Most Inspiring Team Leader / Manager' at the recent Investing in Talent Awards 2021.

Working With A Project Manager Recruitment Agency To Identify Your Next Job
Looking for your next job can sometimes feel like a full-time job in itself. Working with a project manager recruitment agency can take away a lot of these stresses, leaving you time to fully prepare yourself for technical assessments and interviews.

VIQU Wins ‘Best Small Recruitment Business’ At The Global Recruiter Awards 2021
We're a small IT recruitment agency based in Birmingham and Southampton, yet we illustrated hard work, perseverance, and spirit over the past 18 months, and I'm so glad The Global Recruiter Industry Awards 2021 recognised our team's efforts.

Asking For Interview Feedback From Your IT Recruitment Agency
Getting rejected after a job interview isn't easy. However, it's important to remember that by asking for interview feedback from your IT recruitment agency, you are gaining information which will allow you to pick yourself up and dust yourself off!

Why It Is A Great Time To Work In IT Recruitment In Southampton
As Southampton slowly grows into a UK tech hub, innovative businesses and talented IT professionals are being attracted to the region, making it an incredibly exciting time for myself and my colleagues to work in IT recruitment in Southampton.

Project Management Graduate Job Search Tips
The project management market is fast-paced, however, that doesn’t mean finding a junior project management job is easier. So, what can graduates do to increase their chances of successfully entering into a project management career?
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Reading, United Kingdom
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