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Insights and advice on the Dutch IT market
Becoming a freelancer in IT: an honest weighing of the pros and cons
Is becoming a freelancer in IT the right step for you? An honest weighing of the advantages and the disadvantages, without a sales pitch, so you make a substantiated choice.
How do you find a good assignment as an IT freelancer via an intermediary?
How do you get good assignments as an IT freelancer via an intermediary, without cold pitching yourself? What an intermediary does for you, how to make yourself attractive and what to watch for.
Permanent contract or flexible hiring: what is smarter for your IT capacity?
Hire an IT professional permanently or flexibly? An honest comparison of costs, risks and flexibility, so you choose what fits your situation, not the hype.
Hiring a cloud engineer: what should you look for?
You want to hire a cloud engineer, but what do you look for to choose the right one? From skills and certifications to experience and the Dutch DBA Act: this determines whether you get the good one.
The best types of tools for IT freelancers to run your business
Which types of tools do you really need as an IT freelancer to run your business smoothly? An overview per category, so you make the right choice yourself without getting lost.
The best specialisations to focus on as an IT professional in 2026
Which IT specialisations pay off most in 2026 in terms of assignments and rate? An overview of the most in-demand directions, with an honest note on choosing
The best questions to ask an IT intermediary before working together
Which questions do you ask an IT intermediary before working with them? A checklist with the best questions, for both clients and IT freelancers, so you know what you get.
The 7 most common mistakes clients make with IT hiring
Which mistakes do clients make most often when hiring IT professionals, and how do you avoid them? From a vague profile to focusing only on rate: seven pitfalls and the solution.
The risks of hiring IT professionals directly without an intermediary
Hiring an IT freelancer directly seems cheaper and simpler, but you carry all the risks yourself. Discover which risks you run without an intermediary and how to limit them.