Whether you’re planning a project, reviewing contractor budgets or looking to understand the changing education talent market, our 2026 Higher & Professional Education Talent Market Outlook is here to help you hire with confidence. For over 15 years, Instinct has supported organisations across the education sector with specialist talent across Digital Learning, Learning Technology, Education…
The demand for interim professionals continues to grow, including eLearning contractors. With the latest 2022 data from LinkedIn showing that almost 20% of paid listings for tech roles were aimed at contractors, it’s clear that contract services are on the rise—and for good reason, too. In this guide, we’ll explore contractors' benefits within the digital…
Creating the perfect eLearning portfolio gives contractors a considerable advantage in presenting their skills, experience, and creativity from past projects they have worked on. eLearning contractors can express their unique style and creativity when demonstrating essential contractor skills to hiring managers. In this guide, we will discuss the importance of having an eLearning portfolio, focusing…
As technological advancements continue to rise and evolve, more and more businesses are shifting towards implementing online eLearning courses. E-learning courses are revolutionising the educational sector, providing cost-effective, engaging and flexible content that can be accessed globally. As the demand for eLearning courses and professionals rises, there is increased pressure for eLearning specialists to develop…
The demand for eLearning contractors is continuously rising as employers seek flexibility in times of economic uncertainty. Businesses are becoming increasingly aware that eLearning contractors are essential when filling roles requiring specific skills. eLearning contractors can successfully bridge the talent gap within the eLearning market. In this guide, we’ll explore the top 5 essential contractor…
eLearning contractors are helping to bridge talent gaps and address urgent demand in the sector. According to a study conducted by LinkedIn, contracting jobs throughout the tech sector are on the rise—and the eLearning industry is no stranger to this growth. Whilst only 5.7% of listings on the site were temporary or interim roles in…
Becoming a contractor can feel like quite an intimidating process at first, but in reality, it can be a straightforward process and Instinct are here to help guide you throughout the process as we have done with hundreds of others moving into contracting.Firstly, being a contractor, and working on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) are…
If entering the world of contracting has piqued your interest, what are the practical steps you need to take to make it happen? We’re going to take a look at your operating structure, which is essentially how you need to be set up for the vast majority of contracts you undertake. Realistically, there are two…
