
23rd July 2018 in Recruitment Trends, Construction
Construction Job Vacancies Rise As Sector Enjoys An Increase In New Orders
Last month, the recruitment team at XCL noticed a surge in the number of new jobs coming to the construction sector. And looking at recent industry reports, we were not the only ones to have seen the trend.

17th July 2018 in Job Application Tips, Job Interview
Tips For A Successful Phone Interview
So you’ve submitted a job application and you’ve made it through to the next round of screening: the phone interview.
It’s your first chance to make a good impression and really sell yourself, so performing well in a phone interview is an important skill to work on.

9th July 2018 in Employer Advice
How To Create Effective Job Adverts
Staff are the driving force behind any successful business. But in order to build a great workforce, you need to make sure that you are creating job ads that attract the most suitable candidates.

2nd July 2018 in Example Job Profiles, Construction
Electrician Job Profile
As an Electrician, you will be required to carry out all aspects of work on on-site electrical installations.
Find out what the common responsibilities and qualifications needed to become an Electrician are.

28th June 2018 in Recruitment Trends, Production
More Manufacturing Jobs Created As Industry Enjoys Uplift In Activity
The UK labour market has continued to bring good news to the manufacturing sector over the past few months, with job seekers enjoying more choice from the increased number of vacancies available.

19th June 2018 in Job Application Tips
How To Write A Cover Letter
Most candidates will probably agree that writing a cover letter is not their favourite part of the job hunt. To help you out, we’ve put together a guide that will explain how to write a cover letter that will get you noticed.

11th June 2018 in Job Application Tips
Benefits of Using a Recruitment Agency to Find a Job
Engaging a recruitment agency to support your job search could make the task much easier and help you to land your dream role. Find out some of the ways you could benefit by using a recruitment agency.

4th June 2018 in Construction
Construction Projects Announced In Yorkshire
A number of high profile construction projects have been announced recently, promising an increased demand for construction and trades workers across Yorkshire.

28th May 2018 in Example Job Profiles, Production
Quality Control Inspector Job Profile
Quality Control Inspectors oversee production and ensure that work is completed to a high standard and in a compliant manner.
Find out what the main duties are, and the skills and experience required to become a Quality Control Inspector.

21st May 2018 in Production, Employer Advice
Hiring Skilled Manufacturing Workers Is More Important Now Than Ever
Recruiting the right workers is essential to the success of any business. And with a recent industry report showing a reduced rate of growth in UK manufacturing, finding the right people is more important now than ever.