Abingdon Recruitment

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 […]

What impact will the ‘Great Resignation’ have on candidates in the job market?

What impact will the ‘Great Resignation’ have on you as a candidate – and what can you do to stand out? 2021 will be known for many things, and let’s face it they won’t all be great in any shape or form! With the continued pandemic we have had to accept the ‘New Normal’ in […]

How to transition from working for a family business?

I recently made the tough decision to leave my family run business, this was a difficult decision to make, not only because of the emotional feelings attached to my work ‘colleagues’ but also actually my biggest fear was; would I be seen as employable by another company? What questions did I ask myself? Would I […]

My career so far

Since joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment in 2019, straight after Graduation, my experience, skillset and knowledge has soared. Between graduate schemes, a promotion, COVID and furlough, recruitment itself has been a very interesting time. I am so grateful for the opportunity I was given, the career I am building and my manager, Ben, for always […]

An update on the Oxfordshire employment market

Over the past 19 months and as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK employment market has been precarious, unpredictable and uncertain. This has resulted in a huge change for businesses and hiring managers across the UK. In turn, this has completely changed the way businesses are hiring and recruiters are recruiting. Recruitment Market […]

What should I wear to an interview?

You’ve nailed the application and bagged the interview! Yes! A step closer to your dream job. But after a few seconds of reading the email inviting you to attend, panic sets in…. What do you wear?! This question is more pertinent now than ever before. After the pandemic, your body may have changed, your tastes […]

How can I make my CV stand out in a competitive employment market?

As it stands, the employment market is very competitive. The result of the pandemic has unfortunately led many candidates to being made redundant and seeking new employment. This blog has been designed to give you some tips on how to make your CV and application stand out. Include correct contact information One of the simplest […]

How do I prepare for an interview during a pandemic?

With lockdown 3 underway, once again, the recruitment process has gone digital. Although some businesses may have put a temporary freeze on recruitment during this time, companies who are hiring, will be doing so virtually. As we are all aware, online video interviews are very different to your typical face to face interview. We hear […]

How sport enhanced my employability?

Whether you were involved in the egg and spoon race back in primary school or competing in a sport for Great Britain, there is a good reason why we have been encouraged to get involved in sport at some point in our lives. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to get into […]

How can I build my CV to attract employers as a graduate?

Just under 18 months ago, I was a graduate looking to enter the employment market and searching for my first job. I had no idea where to start and since joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment, I have learned first-hand exactly how to find a job, where to search, building my CV and everything in between. […]