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Beyond the Jobcentre: Why local freelancers could be the most effective career mentors for UK’s 180…
Imagine sitting in a local library in Cardiff, staring at a laptop screen. You are 21, you have sent off dozens of job applications that have gone unanswered and you haven't had an interview in six months.
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Fintech infrastructure contractor jobs surge by 31%
Here's which contractor roles are seeing the most growth and why
UK fintech is entering a highly disciplined phase of growth. Companies are no longer spending recklessly on wild product expansion. Instead, they want to secure what they!-->!-->!-->…
Inside the AI fear narrative: Why one recruit-tech veteran claims Silicon Valley is manipulating the…
OPINION
Is Silicon Valley weaponising job-loss anxiety? With corporate AI bills spiralling out of control, one recruit-tech veteran exposes what he sees as hype—and reveals how recruiters and contractors can use AI to fight the system
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The real story behind why UK companies are not hiring and what job seekers can do about it
RECRUITMENT ARTICLE SERIES
Between higher employer taxes, AI company adoption and a massive skills gap, finding a job in Britain has completely changed. Here is what is really going on behind the scenes, how it impacts flexible workers,!-->!-->!-->…
“Ghosting is a choice”: How one freelancer solved a global recruitment crisis in a…
Discover how freelance strategist Matthew Knight proved that freelancer ghosting is a choice, not a technical limitation
Every day, millions of freelancers and contract job seekers face the same silent rejection. They spend hours!-->!-->!-->…
British creators are all too happy to translate China’s brand boom
As Chinese corporate giants scale up their UK presence, a new hiring trend is brewing. Rather than working through traditional ad agencies, some brands are looking to bypass the middleman. They are opting instead to build a localised army!-->…
UK freelancer strategy: Which client size fits your business goals? [Pros & Cons]
We highlight which client path best suits the candidate's and hiring company's goals, depending on whether you are a freelancer, fixed-term contractor or temp worker
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18-month countdown for freelancer marketers to secure their future as fractional AI-powered CMOs
For the freelance marketing community, the clock is ticking. Industry experts warn that a narrow 18-month window remains for independent professionals to secure their future before the market is permanently transformed.
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UK freelancers: Stop signing contracts that waive your rights—how new NDA laws protect you
For years, the self-employed have operated in a legal grey area regarding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). While employees have enjoyed increasing protections against gagging clauses, independent contractors often found themselves bound!-->…
Freelancers must prepare for corporate layoff wave and have case studies ready
As UK unemployment edges towards 5.8%, self-employed workers and freelancers face a paradox: the permanent job market they might return to is about to get a lot harder to crack. Here's what that means for your positioning.
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