The most in-demand IT skills in 2024, across networks, cloud, cyber security, automation and more: To ensure your IT skills stay up-to-date. The post The Most In-demand IT Skills in 2024 appeared first on Dynamic Search Solutions ..read more

Wondering how to get Security Check (SC) Clearance for your next IT Job? You’ve come to the right place. As an IT recruitment agency, we regularly work with businesses that require their IT professionals to have SC Clearance due to the nature of their work and the businesses they work with.  But obtaining it can be a time consuming and somewhat invasive process, with intimate details of your life going under the microscope. After all, the UK government doesn’t just hand out high-level security clearances to anyone and everyone.  But before we go any further, let’s first look into wh ..read more

(Due to this being an on-going partnership, the client discussed in this case study has asked to remain anonymous.) The Client The client is a tier 1, Audio-Visual Integrator. A business with over 1,000 employees in various international office locations, that provides solutions including video conferencing, audio-visual integration, cloud solutions and unified communications. The client installs the teleconference systems works of some of the world’s largest organisations and offers provide on-site support to ensure they run smoothly: Allowing these businesses to seamlessly conduct business ..read more

The cost-of-living crisis in 2022-2023 had a huge impact on hiring and recruitment within IT and Technology, and across every area in the UK. And some IT Businesses have continued to scale back or halt their recruitment in 2024 as we enter a recession. But this also creates an opportunity for businesses to expand their market share and attract talent when others aren’t. And means that other IT Businesses will have problems in retaining their current staff from those who are recruiting. While statistics from the Consumer Price Index from the Office for National Statistics show inflation (4%) i ..read more

Considering whether internal or external recruitment is the right way to fill your recruitment needs? Which is best for you will depend on your business and your hiring needs for that particular role. But we’ll be breaking down at the biggest advantages and disadvantages of internal and external recruitment, so you can make the right decision for you. Internal and External Recruitment: What’s the Difference? Internal recruitment is where you fill a job vacancy by hiring someone who already works within your organisation: So this can be a direct promotion, or change in role than “hiring” as yo ..read more

Looking to start, or progress in your career as a SOC Analyst? You’ve come to the right place. Today we’ll be discussing exactly what a SOC Analyst is, does, and how to become one. The cyber security sector is continuing to grow, with a report from GOV.UK showing a 10% (5,300) increase in employees in the cyber security sector, in the past 12 months in the UK alone.  Meaning that cyber security professionals are in more demand than ever. Making it a great time to dive into the world of cyber security as a SOC Analyst. What is a SOC Analyst? SOC Analyst stands for “Security Operations Cen ..read more

When your business is looking to hire, you want to make sure you’re hiring the right person. Which is the problem that many businesses here in the UK have faced in 2023. With a slowdown in hiring throughout the UK compounding a growing skills gap in the UK IT industry.  As Claire Warnes, Partner, Skills and Productivity at KPMG UK says: “Many employers aren’t ready to commit to permanent roles, and those who are indicate they cannot find candidates with the right skills…” Showing how a skills gap in general can slow down hiring. But what about the IT industry? Is there an IT Skills Short ..read more

The tech and IT industry has continued to grow in recent years, making it a fantastic time to be starting your career in IT. The UK government has committed to more investment into the UK tech sector, with more unicorn-status companies than anywhere in Europe, and the Digital Skills Council created to address the growing and changing need for skills in the UK tech sector. And crucial to taking advantage of the growth of the tech industry, is earning the certifications that will help you land your first IT role. What are the Best Entry-Level IT Certifications in 2024? Looking for the “best IT ..read more

The cyber security sector is continuing to grow, with a report from GOV.UK showing a 10% (5,300) increase in employees in the cyber security sector, in the past 12 months in the UK alone. Meaning that cyber security professionals are in more demand than ever. But to get these jobs, you’re going to need certification to prove you can do the job. So, which cyber security certification is best for you? What are the Best Cyber Security Certifications in 2024? If you’re searching for the “best cybersecurity certifications for 2024”, it’s a safe bet you’re looking for information on certifications ..read more

An established employee onboarding process is crucial to the success of your business. Without one, you can find yourselves struggling to maintain your employee headcount, and you can forget about growing sustainably all together. In fact, a bad onboarding process can cost your business between 90% and 200% of the new employee’s salary. For example replacing a Network Engineer being paid £40,000, can cost your business from £36,000 all the way up £80,000. So it pays to get your employee onboarding right… So let’s look at what the employee onboarding process actually is, why it’s so important ..read more