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Essentials · 5 min readHow to make your application count

Essentials · 6 min readWhat the skills assessment is like, if your role has oneSome roles include a skills assessment. What you are given, what we are reading for, and how to prepare without revising the wrong thing.

Essentials · 5 min readWorking with a UK team from another timezoneWhat the overlap actually looks like day to day, and the habits that make remote work land well.

Essentials · 6 min readWorking as an independent contractorWhat contracting for a foreign company actually means for you, what to set up before you start, and the questions worth taking to an accountant.

Essentials · 5 min readWhat a VERTX engagement actually isHow long it lasts, what is agreed before you start, what happens when it ends, and how it differs from a job or a freelance gig.

Working remotely · 7 min readAsync Communication for Remote EngineersAsync communication is not a soft skill, it is a professional discipline. What it looks like when done well, and why it determines how far a remote engineer goes.

Working remotely · 8 min readHealth and Safety for Remote EngineersRemote engineers have legal health and safety protections in the UK, and responsibilities too. A grounded guide to what the law requires, what best practice looks like, and how to protect your long-term health working remotely.

Working remotely · 7 min readSetting Up a Professional Remote WorkspaceA professional remote workspace is not about aesthetics, it is about reliability, security, and the ability to show up consistently for clients. What the standard looks like and how to meet it.

Working remotely · 9 min readAnti-Phishing and Security for Remote EngineersRemote engineers are high-value phishing targets, they hold credentials to client systems, cloud infrastructure, and codebases. A grounded guide to recognising attacks and building habits that protect you and your clients.

Working remotely · 9 min readGDPR Compliance for Remote EngineersGDPR is not just a legal concern for compliance teams, it shapes how engineers write queries, structure databases, and handle data in local environments. What remote engineers are responsible for and how to stay compliant.

Career · 7 min readWhat the VERTX Checks Look Like From Start to FinishVERTX checks everyone before introducing them to UK companies. This is what each step involves, what stops an application, and how to give yourself the best chance.