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What I’ve learnt in recruitment, that I wish I knew when in education about looking for a job?

I was incredibly fortunate to have an excellent education, first at Radley College and then at the University of York. Both of these institutions provided exceptional support in preparing me for the world of work and yet it is inevitable that, within my first 3 months of working in recruitment, I have learned many things […]

How to Write a CV That’s Both AI and Human Friendly

One of the biggest frustrations I hear from candidates is: “I keep applying for roles, but I’m not hearing anything back.” More often than not, it’s not the candidate’s experience or ability holding them back: it’s their CV. In our modern world, it’s not just hiring managers that your CV must impress, it also needs to […]

The True Cost of a Bad Hire in Recruitment

There are many reasons a hire might not work out, from poor cultural fit to lack of adaptability or underperformance. Whatever the cause, one thing remains consistent: the biggest cost of recruitment is when it goes wrong. These costs include financial losses, wasted time, damaged morale, and finding yourself in the same position a few […]

Oxfordshire’s SME of The Year: How a Small Recruitment Agency Can Make a Big Impact

We are beyond proud to share that Thompson & Terry Recruitment has been named Oxfordshire’s SME of the Year 2025 by the prestigious Oxfordshire Business Awards. This recognition means the world to us, not just as a business, but as a dedicated team that has set out to achieve our mission statement and provide a transparent, […]

Still Struggling to Hire for a Junior Role? Here’s the Graduate Programme designed for SMEs that’s Working – 110 Times and Counting!

Back in 2018, I wrote a blog titled “How all small businesses can offer graduate schemes that are often better than the big boys”. That blog told the story of how our tiny recruitment agency launched a graduate programme because I was frustrated with the lack of local options for talented graduates in Oxfordshire. We […]

Why Even Small SMEs Need a Recruitment Strategy

Why Even Small SMEs Need a Recruitment Strategy As a recruitment agency, many of our clients are SMEs. Often, they first come to us when something breaks; a staff member leaves, they unexpectedly win a new client, or the business suddenly grows. And I totally get it. When you’ve got a small team, hiring can […]

From Luxury Superyachts to Thompson & Terry Recruitment!

If you’d told me this time last year that I’d trade a life at sea for a small recruitment office in Abingdon, I probably wouldn’t have believed you. But here I am – and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Before joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment, I spent four years travelling the world as […]

From Classroom to Office: My Work Experience at Thompson & Terry Recruitment

About me My name is Bonnie, I’m 18 years old and I am currently a Business Level 2 student at Abingdon & Witney College. As a part of my course, Business Level 2 covers so many areas of general business including recruitment, marketing, accounting & finance, and team leadership. Across March and April, all business students […]

A Reflection on 2024 (The Most Eventful Yet!)

As 2024 draws to an end, I feel now is a great opportunity to reflect on our 10th year in business with Thompson & Terry Recruitment and my 34th on the planet. Personally, it’s been a turbulent year. Starting off with paternity leave after welcoming my first child Olivia into the world who has absolutely […]

What to Look for in a Candidate Beyond the CV?

We understand the importance of finding the very best candidate for your vacancy! Companies often focus solely on the information available on a CV, whether that be academic qualifications or previous experience and overlook the qualities that truly define a standout hire. Identifying candidates with the traits that drive long-term success is a vital skill […]