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The Best Jobs to Find Post-Graduation

Some people leave school and university knowing exactly where life will go and what they will achieve but so many others get lost and confused because the magical career epiphany hasn’t happened for them! I remember my two years at sixth form being a time of chaos and disorder with teachers constantly asking what I […]

01
Jul

Why has it Become so Hard to Find Candidates in Oxford?

The question of why has it become so hard to find candidates in Oxford is one that I have honestly been asked more than 20 times in just the last month, so I thought it would be useful for me to give my experiences and indeed go some way to providing a solution. During a […]

Farwell… for now!

The time has come for me to start my maternity leave and I cannot quite believe we are at this point already! I am feeling a range of emotions; nervous, excited, apprehensive but most of all TIRED! Since joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment in 2019 on a Graduate scheme, I have developed so much as […]

17
Jun

How to Get a Job After Graduation

Growing up I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to be when I was older. It wasn’t until college that I was drawn to the world of business. The business world was so exciting but so broad that I didn’t know which area of business was for me! I studied a Management BSc degree […]

Working in recruitment as the quietest kid in the class

Having recently joined Thompson & Terry Recruitment as a Sociology graduate from Oxford Brookes University with no previous experience in recruitment I have been tasked with writing my first blog post for our company website. I’ve never been one for presenting or standing in front of a crowd to talk about myself (though I do […]

30
May

Why is Oxfordshire losing so many educated and talented graduates every year?

In my experience of recruiting in Oxfordshire over the past 8 years, the biggest thing that I feel we are missing is a wide choice of really good graduate programs, which is so upsetting considering Oxford is known across the world for its universities. I know there have been lots of studies into why talent […]

How to objection handle within an interview environment

Interviews can be somewhat daunting and it’s so important to research the company, know the role you are applying for and also have questions prepared for the interviewer. In some interviews (and in particular if you are applying for a sales role), objection handling is so important. This is ultimately, a chance for you to […]

What should I research before an interview?

Preparing for an interview takes time. In such a competitive market, you cannot simply just walk into an interview with no preparation and wing it. There are so many things you need to research and prepare for, so that you come across passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated – 3 key skills hiring managers will be looking […]

Transitioning into an office job

Are you a recent graduate looking for your first office job? Or perhaps you have been working in retail or hospitality and are looking to take the next step in your career? I have put together some tips for how to begin searching for an office job and once you’re there, how to make the […]

How to support your team

Supporting your team at work is so important to the way your employees will perform. It is believed that a strong company culture attracts better talent. Not only will a great company culture attract talent, this will also retain talent – which is a huge benefit for your company. Junior Recruitment and Marketing Manager, Aoife, […]