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Creating opportunities for new talent is a key part of the Xcede ethos. Many young people leaving school or university face a difficult obstacle. They need experience to get the job they want, but they need a job to get that experience. This can quickly become a cycle of rejection which can, in turn, create a negative early impression of the workforce. It’s vital that employ...

Could you be a part of our successful Berlin-based team? Our Berlin office opened its doors in 2019 and our German team have achieved impressive results. We have built a dedicated team, partnered with new clients, and connected with talented digital candidates across the city. This is a result of unrivalled market expertise, experience, and our commitment to building a vibra...

Navigating the path to this sought-after job title. Product Managers play an integral role within fast-paced tech organisations. They wear multiple hats as they guide the success of a product through its delivery journey. They are strategic leaders, responsible for leading cross-functional teams throughout the product life cycle. The Product Manager is the person responsible...

Could an increasing number of accessible tech qualifications replace degrees? Tech and coding academies are on the rise, fueled by a growing need for software developers and digital professionals across all industries. These courses range in scope and price, from free online courses like Udemy to intensive boot camps like General Assembly and Flatiron School. With costs rang...

The Xcede team has acquired more space at their London headquarters. Following the successful summer opening of their new Berlin office in Germany, Xcede has now expanded their UK headquarters in London. In October, they took over the third floor of their Fitzrovia base to create a working space of 7000 square feet. This new, larger HQ has been freshly renovated and is the p...

In an increasingly digitised world, no brand can afford to overlook the importance of their digital marketing strategy. However, when it comes to optimising your digital approach, many marketers have a difficult decision to make – should I choose in-house or agency support? In the past, this was a much simpler decision, larger organisations would choose to work with one of t...

At Xcede, promoting wellbeing at work is key to producing a happy and motivated team of employees. This is especially the case in the recruitment industry, which can be fast-paced. That is why, in aid of World Mental Health Day (#WMHD2019), we are hosting a lunchtime workshop session on resilience and wellbeing. This year, the Mental Health Foundation is backing the theme of...

Here at Xcede, we love to reward the members of our team who go the extra mile. One of the ways we do this is through our incentive trips – offering a summer and a winter trip for our most successful consultants. The winners of our summer trip jetted off to Cape Town in September and enjoyed a packed itinerary of amazing experiences. We want to say a huge congratulations to ...

The team here at Xcede organised their annual bake off in support of Rennie Grove Hospice Care. The Xcede office was turned into our very own version of the bake-off tent yesterday, as cakes and pastries took centre stage. The baking was all part of our support for Rennie Grove Hospice Care, a cause that is very close to our hearts. Rennie Grove Hospice Care is an incredible...

Dominic Watkins and Harrison Coren share their thoughts on Europe’s biggest SEO event. On Friday 13th September 2019, over 4,000 SEO professionals arrived in the seaside town of Brighton to be part of BrightonSEO. The popular SEO event is described by organisers as a place to ‘meet, learn, and do the job better’ and it’s certainly more popular than ever in 2019. Attracting e...