http://www.9-20network.com/news.aspxAll of the latest news from 9-20 Network.en-gbSun, 05 Feb 2012 23:33:23 GMTwww.firefishsoftware.comWith the IT and computing industry continuing to post the strongest employment figures in Scotland it is likely that a number of the technology companies involved will be looking to take on new recruits over the next year Here are our thoughts on the 7 IT skills that look very ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=227http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=227Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:05:41 GMTThe Oracle Academy 2012 will be held in Edinburgh from Monday 23rd July Friday 27th July 2012 This is the first time the Academy will take place in the United Kingdom and as a result this provides an excellent cost effective opportunity for teachers from across Britain to attend and ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=226http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=226Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:42:25 GMTAre you an IT professional looking to give your current skills a boost Check out these IT short courses offered by Robert Gordon University that aim to enhance your career by bridging the gaps in your knowledge and updating your skills in the latest technologies AGILE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 12th and ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=225http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=225Fri, 16 Dec 2011 10:52:52 GMTInformatics Ventures iVenture Tuesday Speaker Series Sir Tom FarmerCVO CBE KCSG FRSE DL Sir Tom is the former Chairman and Chief Executive of Kwik Fit Holdings Plc the largest independent retail organization of tyres and exhausts in Europe Sir Tom now oversees a portfolio of retailing commercial property and other ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=223http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=223Fri, 25 Nov 2011 12:07:05 GMTIn a previous article we looked at how to go about making yourself more attractive to employers Now its time to dive a little deeper to explore how your personal brand can make you more attractive to the technology companies that are right for you Personal Branding Personal branding is ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=222http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=222Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:08:57 GMTWhat are you sharing With the continued growth of social networking platforms such as Facebook Twitter and LinkedIn it has become increasingly common for anyone with access to an internet connection to communicate vast amounts of information about themselves and their activities to the world Although many consider these updates ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=217http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=217Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMTEven as Scotlands IT industry sees a period of buoyancy theres still a huge amount of competition on the market So how do you increase your own chances of employment in the current marketplace Recruiters are your friend So be nice to them Take one look at all the currently ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=201http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=201Fri, 02 Sep 2011 15:48:52 GMTUp until 6th April 2000 limited company contractors were able to take a minimum salary and high annual dividends thereby reducing their personal PAYE tax and national insurance contributions The governments introduction of IR35 has since stopped this and re analysed the relationship between the client and the contractor with ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=188http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=188Wed, 25 May 2011 15:49:56 GMTWhen working as a permanentemployee your salary package is made up of salary on which you pay Employees National Insurance and Personal Tax at the highest marginal rate of tax relevant to yourself As a contractor you are required to have a Limited or Umbrella Company in place Recruitment agencies ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=181http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=181Fri, 01 Apr 2011 15:12:00 GMTWhat you need As a contractor you are also at the mercy of the supply and demand of the market Your hourly or daily rate will fluctuate from contract to contract depending on the availability of your skills the competition your past experience and job location Therefore it is advisable ...http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=177http://www.9-20network.com/NewsItem.aspx?NewsItemID=177Mon, 14 Mar 2011 17:27:30 GMT