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How To Retain Great Employees

Employee retention is key to the long term success of any business. Losing employees can be costly and cause disruption to your remaining workforce. So after putting in the time and resources to attract, hire and train great staff, you need to learn how to keep them onboard.

Candidate Shortage Hits Northern Jobs Market

Last month, the recruitment team at XCL saw a surge in demand for staff across all sectors in Yorkshire, and looking at a recent industry report covering jobs in the North of England, we were not alone in noticing the trend.

Skills Shortage Impacts On UK Construction Industry

Construction activity has been rising in recent months, but a growing skills shortage has continued to impact on the industry.

Sales Account Manager Job Profile

As a Sales Account Manager, you will be responsible for taking the lead on managing customer relationships and identifying ways to explore new markets.

Find out what the typical duties, salary and requirements are for a Sales Account Manager job. 

Tips For A Successful Video Interview

Video interviews are being used more and more by employers in the initial stages of the selection process to get to know their candidates prior to meeting face-to-face. So to help you out, here are our top tips for preparing for your next video interview. 

Manufacturing Employment Rises Ahead Of A Busy Third Quarter

Manufacturing recruitment activity increased in July as employers created new jobs in order to cope with an anticipated increase in demand for their goods in the remainder of 2018.

Estimator Job Profile

As an Estimator, you will be responsible for taking the lead on estimate preparation.

Find out what the typical responsibilities, salary and requirements are for an Estimator role. 

How To Choose Between Two Strong Candidates

To help you narrow down the candidate pool and make the final decision of who to hire, here’s our advice on what to consider when choosing between two great candidates.

How To Write A Personal Statement For A CV

The personal statement section of your CV can have many uses, but its main purpose is to sell yourself and show the reader why you’re the best person for the job.

So how can you make sure yours stands out?

Plastic Injection Moulder Job Profile

As a Plastic Injection Moulder, you will be responsible for manufacturing plastic products and components.

Read on to find out about the common duties, salary and requirements are for an injection moulding job.