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Hiring! Network Support Engineer - #WhitePlains. Are you wanting to gain experience within a prestigious Law firm? To find out more, please visit the link

"Tell me about a time you failed" is not a trap. It is a test of self awareness. For infrastructure and security roles, mistakes happen. What hiring managers want to understand is how you respond and what you learn. A simple way to answer this question is to use a short STAR style structure: Situation and task. Set the scene for the project or incident. Action. Be honest about what you did or did not do that contributed to the problem. Result and reflection. Explain what happened next, what you would do differently now, and how that has changed your approach. Avoid stories that blame everyone else. Choose an example that shows you can take responsibility and 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐞. #InterviewTips #TechCareers #ITJobs #GrowthMindset #FranklinFitch

One of the clearest messages from our Channel Pulse report is that benefits are now a core retention tool for MSPs, not a nice to have extra. Across the survey, top performing MSPs tend to offer a more rounded package, combining flexible working, professional development and meaningful benefits, rather than relying on salary alone. In this section of the report, we break down which benefits matter most for US based infrastructure and networking talent, and how those choices impact loyalty and churn. If you are reviewing your benefits for 2026, this data can help you prioritise the changes that will resonate with your teams. Link in the comments. #MSP #EmployeeRetention #BenefitsStrategy #TechTalent #FranklinFitch

New Job! Systemadministrator Microsoft Remote - #Bremen, €40.000 to €53.000pa. Du suchst nach der nächsten Herausforderung in der IT-Infrastruktur, möchtest dich dabei aber auch zertifizieren sowie weiterbilden können und willst mal aus dem stickigen Büro rauskommen? Dann könnte dies deine Chance sein: Unser Klient, ein deutschlandweit operierendes und spezialisiertes Unternehmen mit rund 150 Beschäftigten, sucht einen Systemadministrator (m/w/d) mit Schwerpunkt Microsoft zur Verstärkung des regionalen Außendienstes im Raum Bremen bzw. südlich von Hamburg. Want to find out more? Visit our website to apply #microsoft

"Walk me through your experience" is not an invitation to read your CV back to the interviewer. The goal is to connect the dots for them. For technical roles, a good answer is usually structured around projects rather than job titles: Pick two or three roles or projects that are closest to what this company needs, for example a data platform migration, a network redesign, or a cyber incident response. For each one, briefly explain the context, what you owned, and what changed because of your work. Tie it back to the role you are interviewing for, by highlighting the patterns in the problems you have solved. By the end, the interviewer should have a clear picture of why your experience is relevant right now, not just a list of technologies you have touched. #InterviewAdvice #TechCareers #EngineeringJobs #JobSearch #FranklinFitch

New opportunity! 1st Line Desktop Support - #Edinburgh. • An ambitious, sustainable and established law firm is seeking a 1st Line Onsite IT Service Desk Technician who would be to provide technical support to all users of the firms IT systems. Want to find out more? Visit our website to apply

Most organisations now accept that cybersecurity is a board level issue. Fewer are honest about how hard it has become to staff the teams that keep them secure. A 2025 global report found that 82% of organisations are struggling to fill cybersecurity roles. That creates three problems at once: Too many open roles for critical work Existing teams stretched thin and at risk of burnout New skills needed around AI that are not yet widely available Our take: This is no longer just a hiring volume problem, expectations and skills availability are falling out of line. Here are some of the common issues we see: Job descriptions often read like a wish list of every tool in the stack Entry and mid level professionals are screened out for not being "perfect" Little time is given for structured on the job learning once someone joins The security teams that are winning top talent in their hiring process are: Being realistic about must haves vs nice to haves in each role Investing in development, not just replacements, particularly for cloud and AI related security skills Using specialist partners wisely, whether that is an MSSP, a legal tech vendor or a security focused recruiter If filling your security roles is taking months rather than weeks, it might be less about the talent that is out there and more about how your roles are designed and taken to market. #ITstaffing #techhiring #AIjobs

If your hiring process is not accessible, your talent pool is not complete. The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a great opportunity to highlight the need for accessible, inclusive societies and workplaces. For employers in tech, this is not only a question of social responsibility. It directly shapes who can access your roles, succeed in them, and stay for the long term. A disability inclusive hiring process might include: * Interview formats that offer options, for example structured video, in person, or written questions. * Clear guidance on reasonable adjustments, from assistive technology to flexible working patterns. Many of the highly skilled engineers, security specialists, and leaders in our network live with visible and non visible disabilities. When hiring processes are accessible, their skills are more likely to be recognized and retained. #Accessibility #InclusiveHiring #DisabilityInclusion #TechRecruitment

Not every AI certification carries the same weight with hiring managers. In our latest blog, we look at which AI and data certifications actually show up in shortlists, and where they make a difference to interviews and salary conversations. Rather than listing every option, we focus on the programs that align with real roles, from entry level data work to more advanced ML engineering. We also share how employers are using certifications as one part of the picture, alongside project work and practical problem solving. If you are considering investing time and money into an AI certification for 2026, this guide will help you prioritise the ones that move the needle. Link in the comments. #AICertifications #AITalent #DataCareers #TechCareers #FranklinFitch

Job opportunity! 2nd Line Onsite Engineer - #Barbican. • A groundbreaking London based company is seeking a 2nd Line support Engineer to join a diverse, supportive and sociable team to support users, manage tickets and engage with top-end clients. Want to find out more? Visit our website to apply #london