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13Dec
Is Christmas a good time to apply for another job?
Before working in recruitment, I just presumed that the Christmas period was the time when companies began to slow down, put a hold on hiring and just leave recruitment to the New Year. But how true is this? Since joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment, I have seen how busy recruitment is and now, with only […]
Should I write a cover letter, when applying for jobs?
Should I write a cover letter? For the purpose of this blog, I will focus on whether you should write a cover letter when applying for a job via a recruitment agency, rather than direct to an employer. If applying directly to an employer, we would highly recommend writing a strong cover letter, but via […]
29Nov
How to interview fairly (the 5 steps to transparency)
As a recruitment agency owner, I am always trying to find better ways to interview candidates; but what defines better? Actually, in my opinion, the job of an interviewer is twofold; firstly to give a complete and honest overview of you as a company and also the role itself, with no grey areas. Secondly, is […]
15Nov
Should I work in recruitment after graduating?
Graduating was a complete mix of emotions. My first thought was ‘yes, finally’, but then it dawned on me… it was time to enter the adult world! It was actually a really confusing time, I found it really hard to work out what I wanted to do, as most young people do. I graduated with […]
How to Attract Talent in Oxford’s Competitive Employment Market
As a recruiter, networker, and business owner, I am consistently working with other businesses, large or small, who all seem to share the same difficulties when recruiting talented employees. Although the severity of these difficulties depends on the location, seniority, and sector of the vacancy, the challenge itself always seems to remain. ‘The Digital Age’ […]
01Nov
How to use Performing Arts to get a job
Whether you played ‘Shepherd number 3’ in the Primary School Christmas Nativity when you were six years old, or have dabbled in multiple acting agencies and performances, participating in performing arts, whether the role was big or small, can play a vital part in the world of careers and, indeed, in our day-to-day lives. Understanding […]
25Oct
How I built my CV outside of my 9-5 and how you can to!
As a young person myself (well youngish!), I found it tough to separate myself from my peers at the start of my career, as most young people do. Even most ‘entry-level’ jobs will request some form of experience, which seems ironic, how exactly do you get that experience? Throughout school, Rugby was my passion and […]
03Oct
How all small businesses can offer graduate schemes that are often better than the big boys!
As a recruiter and avid Oxfordshire business supporter, I often find that many Oxfordshire-based businesses, especially the smaller ones, find it challenging to attract fresh, intelligent and hungry talent into their businesses. With our wealth of world-class students, surely this shouldn’t be the case? Based on my research last summer, I found that Oxfordshire offers […]
07Jun
The Linked Inn: An Alternative Way to Find Your Dream Job
Working in recruitment, we understand how stressful it can be to look for a new job. In a survey carried out by Linkedin last year, they established that an astonishing 45% of job seekers found the idea so daunting that they would rather go to the pub than spend time searching for a new role! […]
15May
A Recruiter’s Guide on How to Hire the Best Candidates for your Business
Recruitment can often be the difference between the success or failure of any small or large business, therefore it is vital that you do everything possible to ensure the former and avoid the latter. Although it does seem like common sense to avoid failure, it is often easier said than done. It’s easy to buy […]