Archive for Olivia Murray
Archive for Olivia Murray
19Mar
What Recruiters look for in a CV
When applying for a new role, many candidates focus on listing their job titles and responsibilities. While this is important, from a recruiter’s perspective, a strong CV goes far beyond simply outlining what you have done. Recruiters often review hundreds of CVs across different industries, and while every role has unique requirements, there are several […]
10Mar
What I Learned About Recruitment: How It Differs from Common Perception
My Initial Perception Even though I’ve only been working in the recruitment industry for two weeks, I’ve already realised that it’s very different from how most people perceive it. I assumed it would be straightforward: review some CV’s, interview a few candidates, and fill a role, but the reality is far more complex. Recruitment Process […]
23Feb
What I’ve learned in my first week, as a graduate in recruitment!
My first week at Thompson & Terry Recruitment has already been full of surprises and not the stressful kind! Hello, I am Olivia and I graduated in 2025, with a degree in Criminology from University of Plymouth and have since been looking for an exciting graduate programme, which is when I came across Thompson & […]