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Candidate Shortage Impacts UK Manufacturing Sector

Manufacturing jobs are becoming more difficult than ever for employers to fill directly due to the ongoing shortage of experienced candidates, a new report has revealed.

Quantity Surveyor Job Profile

As a Quantity Surveyor, you will be responsible for pricing projects from tender documents.

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Quantity Surveyor. 

How To Write A CV With A Long Work History

Keeping a concise CV can be a challenge, especially if you have a long work history. So we’ve put together some of our top tips to help you write a successful CV.

Construction Job Availability Rises As Industry Growth Continues

The construction recruitment team at XCL have seen an increase in the number of construction job vacancies becoming available over the last couple of months, and looking at a recent industry report, this seems to have been a recurring pattern across the UK.

How To Check Candidate References

While interviews will reveal a lot about your potential hires, reference checks are key in gaining further insight into a candidate’s experience, abilities and reliability.

So we’ve put together the following tips to help you make the most of your reference checks.

Furniture Upholsterer Job Profile

As a Furniture Upholsterer, you will be responsible for all aspects of upholstery across a range of products.

Read on to find out about the common duties and requirements for the role. 

Manufacturing job vacancies expected to increase, says EEF report

Last week the EEF released their Reinventing the Manufacturing Workforce Report, outlining the challenges facing the production sector and how manufacturers need to prepare. Here are our key findings from the report and what they mean for job seekers.

4 Reasons Not To Accept A Counter Offer

You’ve been offered a new job, accepted and now the time has come to hand in your notice. But when you go to resign, your manager offers to increase your salary, your benefits or your responsibilities if you stay - should you accept?

Shopfitter Job Profile

As a Shopfitter, you will be responsible for carrying out all works associated with typical internal commercial and retail fit-outs. 

Find out what the typical responsibilities and requirements are to become a Shopfitter.

Group Interviews: What To Expect & Common Questions

While many candidates may be intimidated by the thought of a group interview, they offer a great opportunity to really demonstrate your skills and show how you work as part of a team.