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Having recently moved to the North West, BCL was always available. Keeping me informed at each stage, it was their local knowledge that allowed me to really focus on the right role for me.
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BCL know the legal market and the retail sector well. They put forward a number of good candidates and provided sound advice to the business.
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When I needed to recruit, BCL found the type of person I was looking for and within a few days, I received four good CVs, I would have been happy to offer a role to either of the two candidates.
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