Vantaggi
Having worked in recruitment for around a year and a half before joining Xcede, I can happily say that Xcede totally blew my mind as to what to expect in recruitment. Gone were the shiny suits, penny loafers and boiler room-esque 'Power hours'. In came training and nurturing individual skills and talents, social/corporate responsibility, consulting clients/candidates on the best possible advice for their careers and companies. To add to this, it's a great place to make friends (with colleagues, candidates and clients). I cannot recommend Xcede enough!
Svantaggi
Although situated in the heart of Central London and a fantastic place for food, culture/and going for walks around Regents Park. The choice of pubs wildly vary.
Vantaggi
Pretty central location so easy to get to as well as having good eating spots around, free fruit, rewarded for deals, a select few normal people you could hang out with at lunch (although saying that, only if you were allowed to have lunch).
Svantaggi
Probably THE worst company I have been with. Management micromanage and guide (or misguide in certain cases) and when their guidance had poor feedback from clients or candidates, they don't owe up to their own mistakes but blame the junior. Sending 30 average CVs to clients and spamming another 150 CVs out to prospective clients PER WEEK is the norm. They work on a basis that if you throw enough mud against the wall, some will stick. All spot business and never focus on long term partnerships, not that anyone would want to after being harassed and closed five times every day. They make every effort to not pay commission. And don't get me started on the poor commission structure. Very long hours, definitely no life. Bad hygiene and smell going around in the office and no ventilation.
Vantaggi
A very autonomous business - suited for mature mindsets. Strong support from senior management on strategy and execution with expert knowledge Excellent commission structure Flexible and transparent
Svantaggi
Smaller team and operates like a startup Feels isolated from international business