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Explore the latest hiring trends, salary benchmarks, and retention strategies shaping the UK’s IT job market.

Everyone knows how to write a job advert. But what is a little more challenging, is knowing how to write a good job advert.

We’ve spoken to the IT Managers of some of the UK’s leading managed service providers and businesses, to take a look at the most in-demand IT skills in 2025.

Wondering how to get Security Check (SC) Clearance for your next IT Job? You’ve come to the right place. As an IT recruitment agency, we regularly work with businesses that require their IT professionals to have SC Clearance.

We’ll be breaking down the biggest advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruitment, so you can make the right decision for you.

Looking to start, or progress in your career as a SOC Analyst? You’ve come to the right place. Today we’ll be discussing exactly what a SOC Analyst is, does, and how to become one.

The tech and IT industry has continued to grow in recent years, making it a fantastic time to be starting your career in IT. And crucial to taking advantage of the growth of the tech industry, is earning the certifications that will help you land your first IT role.

The cyber security sector is continuing to grow, there has been a 10% increase in employees in the cyber security sector, in the past 12 months in the UK alone.

Why an established employee onboarding process is crucial to the success of your business.

As a Recruitment Consultant you will have huge opportunity for career progression, fantastic earning-potential, and will enjoy a great company culture.

Some advice before heading into your next interview presentation.

This article is for employees looking for information about fixed term contracts.

How to write a compelling job description that attracts the right candidates.

Your recruitment process is the all-encompassing process of finding and hiring new employees for your business.

Fixed-term contract or a new permanent employee - what's best for your business?

Whether you’re considering working with a recruitment agency to find your next role, or to hire new staff, you may be wondering how recruitment agencies make money.

Common recruitment challenges that businesses face, and how you can overcome them.

Interview feedback is crucial for candidates, to help them improve and find success in later interviews.

We’re here to give you some insight on what to expect in your exit interview.

The 10 most important and in demand employee benefits.

Insight on the best practices for hiring quality IT professionals for your business.

Common mistakes on CVs that could be preventing you from getting that interview that you’re after.

Just a few of the AI tools out there that can support you in your job search.

If you’re looking for questions to ask in an interview then look no further. We’ve put together a list of killer questions for you.

Soft skills shouldn’t be overlooked, even if you think they’re not as necessary for you. Here’s why.

Is your body language in your interview something that you think about? Probably not. But you should.

Candidates accepting a counter offer aren’t outside of your control. Take these pre-emptive steps to reduce the chances of it happening.

Your employees' wellbeing is crucial to the success of your business. So here's some advice.

Are you struggling in your job search, and looking for where you could be going wrong? Here's some help.

How an employee retention strategy can help your business reduce employee turnover.

Having a strong employee retention plan and strategy has plenty of benefits for your employees and your business.

Insight into exactly how a recruitment agency works.

How to incentivise your team for the return to the office.

10 ways to improve front-end security and not get hacked.

Everyone remote or hybrid working. But what are the benefits of offering remote working for employers?

Leadership and management. They’re pretty similar, right? Well, almost the same.

Anyone can decline a job offer. But knowing how to decline a job offer gracefully is a valuable skill for your career.

Why you should send a follow-up email after your interview.

Cisco have recently unveiled their latest support for Network Professionals looking to earn their CCNA.

Our best tips, that we give to our candidates, to help you choose the job that is right for you.

If you’re preparing for an interview, you might have heard about “the STAR method” - but what is it?

An update on the UK technology job market.

Taking the necessary steps and knowing how to improve your hiring process is important to beat the competition.

Why we introduced unlimited holidays, and what unlimited holidays means for the team.

A well-written cover letter can be the make or break for your job application. Here are some tips.

Whether you have already secured your new job, or you're just starting the process, it's crucial that you know your notice period.

The certifications that our clients most want to see: AKA, the best networking certifications for your career.

The short and long-term effects of remote working, and the results are less clear cut.

Cisco certifications are a massive boost to your IT career. Here's our guide to them.

Bad hires cost businesses millions annually, here's our best advice to avoid it.

How to negotiate a salary in 9 steps.

Just how recruitment agencies work is no secret, in fact we've written about how recruitment agencies work here

The 3 different types of IT interview questions and how to answer them.

What to include in your CV, how to include it, and exactly what hiring managers want to see.

Studying for your CCIE is no small task. Here's how you can prepare.

Create a culture that you can use in your hiring process to attract the employees you want at your business.

What to expect on one of the biggest challenges in your Networking, Infrastructure or Security career.

An update on the UK technology job market.

The CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Routing and Switching are similar certifications, but what's the diffeence?

There are millions of people on LinkedIn, who are all looking for a job. So how do you make yourself stand out?

Meet the team: Alisha Mehmet - Finance Manager.

After an exciting first half of the year, we will soon be packing up and moving into our newly acquired office.

Asking for a pay rise is not as simple as it sound. So here's how to ask for a pay rise in 8 steps.

If you’re just considering a career in recruitment, you can read here to see what the reality is for a recruitment consultant.

The most common reasons we hear about why people leave their jobs, so you can avoid them.

Considering a career in recruitment? If not, and you love being rewarded for the work you put into your job, then maybe you should.

The tech job market here in the UK is the best state it has ever been for IT professionals, here's why.

You’ve accepted a new job and handed in your notice; congratulations! But it’s not over yet.

How to become a Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

When it comes to negotiating a notice period, you as the employee have more power than ever.

How to become a Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).

We discuss the importance and benefits of diversity in the workplace.

Common questions people have when seeking a career in recruitment.

A few virtual interview tips, that will give you a better chance of getting the job.

In this blog, we explain what a resignation letter is, how to write one, as well as examples to help make the process stress free and as easy as possible for you.

Here are six things to consider when you receive a counter offer.

Some advice to help you conduct successful remote job interviews.

Careful thought needs to be given to the pros and cons involved in flexible working, particularly in relation to business concerns.

How to adhere to the IR35 ruling.

Finding the right talent for your team is difficult at the best of times, but when times are tough it makes it just a little bit more difficult.

The perfect CV will give a huge boost to your chances of getting the job.

Here's everything you need to know about flexible working.

Clearing up the WAN vs LAN confusion.

We have recently uprooted from our Victoria Street office and moved to a bigger premises on...

Ask the following questions to find out how a recruitment agency can improve the way you hire.

The pros and cons of PSLs and how businesses can keep their list, without it limiting the search for top talent.

Using an IT recruitment agency can be a cost effective and efficient way to hire compared to in-house recruiting.

Essential Network Engineer interview questions and how to answer them.

If you’re trying to decide whether contract or permanent employment is best for you, this guide will help you out.

Here are some of the key things to consider if you’re thinking about making the move into contracting.

Recruitment offers a varied nature of work, rewarding benefits and could be the career for you.