Thinking of contracting? 8 things you need to know…
Becoming a contractor might seem like a no-brainer. You answer to nobody, enjoy better financial rewards and work in a flexible way that’ll complement your lifestyle. While there are certainly many pros to being a contractor, there are also a few downsides to consider too. So before you get too attached to the…
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Skills vs Talent – What’s the difference, and how can we help?
Ask a successful entrepreneur how they made their money, and their answer may be that they spotted a gap in the market, and then filled it. If you’re looking for a new role in the IT industry, there are certainly gaps to fill. With demand for IT Professionals on the rise, the number…
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Interview with Louise Dunne: Auriga
Louise Dunne is co-founder and CEO of Auriga Consulting – cybersecurity advisors to high-level government departments, and strategic partners to identifi Global. Louise’s lifelong experience in ethical security and assurance – she’d rather not say ‘cyber’ – has given her a unique perspective on the industry and what it needs. identifi: To…
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How identifi uses strategic partners to improve the recruitment process for clients and candidates
In recruitment, process can never become king. Just because one client likes a certain process doesn’t mean others will. Recruiters are always tempted to make a one-size-fits-all process for efficiency’s sake, but one size never fits all. That’s why we do things differently. We don’t push through CVs to fill vacancies as soon…
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Key themes and takeaways from Infosecurity Europe 2018
Infosecurity Europe – Infosec for short – is the largest and most comprehensive information security conference on the continent. This year’s event at Olympia London brought together 400 exhibitors and nearly 20,000 delegates. I was back there this year (after a great event in 2017) for three days of interesting insights and networking. Last year,…
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Be more Hallgrímsson: What World Cup manager’s style should you adopt and why?
The beautiful game is packed full of characters: Drogba’s dives, Sanchez’s sulking and Cantona’s Kung Fu kicks will all go down in the annals of history. But it’s not just the players who are the personalities – it’s the managers too. Mourinho’s cutting comments about fellow managers, Ian Holloway’s comedy interviews and Brian Clough’s huge…
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