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Insights and advice on the Dutch IT market
Secondment as an IT professional: an honest weighing of the pros and cons
Is secondment for you as an IT professional, or are you better off freelancing or in employment? An honest weighing of the advantages and disadvantages, so you choose the form that fits you.
The biggest risks for IT freelancers (and how to cover them)
As an IT freelancer you run risks you did not have in employment. Discover the five biggest, from idle time to disability, and how to protect yourself practically.
Hiring a data engineer or AI specialist: what should you look for?
You want to hire a data engineer or AI specialist, but what do you look for in a young, fast-moving market? From skills and experience to realistic expectations and the Dutch DBA Act.
Becoming a freelance cloud engineer: how do you start?
Want to work as a freelance cloud engineer? Discover what you need in skills, certifications and preparation, and how to get your first assignments.
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.