It’s no secret that hiring managers, prospective employers and recruiters use social media to headhunt and assess potential employees – but it goes so much further than posting a job advert on LinkedIn. Using social media effectively – and properly – for recruitment is a full time job – so much so, we have a…
4 Ways to Get into BlockChain There’s a big buzz surrounding blockchain, which has caused a massive spike in job openings that won’t be slowing down any time soon. Blockchain job posts increased by four times on LinkedIn in 2017, and vacancies are being filled within just one week – twice as fast…
FinTech is revolutionising the world of finance, from banking to wealth management, and start-ups now find themselves in a recruitment war to win the top tech talent. With serious investment into the industry already ($783bn into UK FinTech in 2016) and £billions more planned, the race is on to find specialists to launch the…
The Role of the Enterprise Architect in 2018 Gartner, the leading technology research company, has put AI at the top of its top technology trends for 2018 with some advice for the architects behind the megatrend. From a decline in demand just three years ago to a role that is now in high…
How to Stay Ahead in IT Whether you’re in a traditional IT support role or you’re forging new paths in emerging technologies, one thing all IT professionals have in common is that they can’t stand still. Technology is moving faster than ever and you need to keep pace. Here are five easy ways…
Why IT Pros Need Docker Skills in 2018 With substantial growth forecasted for the application container market (from $762 million in 2016 to $2.7 billion by 2020, according to 451 Research), demand for container skills is at a high. Now’s the time to update your certifications and add Docker to your CV. Here’s why……
As artificial intelligence (AI) forges ahead, the automation of jobs continues. As a result, where technical skills were the mainstay of most IT professional’s CVs, soft skills are now becoming increasingly important qualities to look for in candidates. The time has come for employers to give greater attention to the human qualities of candidates…
The Top 40 IM Skills The global Intelligent Mobility (IM) market is expected to be worth £900 billion by 2025, according to a report by Transport Catapult Systems. In their research, they identified the critical skills required by the UK if we are, as a nation, to secure significant share of that growth in…
Why You Should Work for a Tech Start-Up From machine learning and AI to intelligent mobility and IoT, there are many exciting career routes for programmers, developers and IT pros looking for a move into new technologies. Often, however, these emerging fields are difficult to get into without good project experience. Start-ups could offer…
How to Get a Job in Machine Learning Machine learning is now on the agenda for most CIOs in 2018, with nearly half planning or already using machine learning in their organization. However, as with many technical skills today, there’s a big gap and an even bigger demand for skills related to intelligent machines.…
