candidates

Reflecting on a Decade of Running Thompson & Terry Recruitment

So, when I look back to my first conversation with Mike Terry in late 2013 (at just 23 years old!) where we planned our vision for Thompson & Terry Recruitment, it seems crazy to me that in many ways our business today is exactly how we envisaged. We had the vision that we would set […]

Why Should You Work for an Ethical and Value-Led Business?

During my recent probation review (which I passed!), I was asked by Ben why I opted to join Thompson & Terry Recruitment, and if the culture has been what I expected. The short answer is Yes, but it really got me thinking and actually so many candidates that we talk to look to work for […]

What is a Recruitment Agency?

Whilst out for dinner with a few friends earlier in the week one asked me: “What do you actually do? What is a recruitment agency?” Initially, I thought what a bizarre question… but then I came to realize that before I started looking into recruitment agency vacancies a few months ago I had no idea […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advice

We are here to help Finding a new job can be daunting. If you’re not sure which direction to take, whether that’s finding your first job, re-entering employment after a career break or looking to progress your career within another sector, we are here to help. For advice on anything from CV-writing to specific advice on […]

Clients – What to expect?

Thompson & Terry Recruitment is an independent Abingdon, Oxfordshire based recruitment agency with a real difference in that we apply a headhunting approach to typically recruitment agency level vacancies. Whilst we have some experience of recruiting in almost every sector we mainly recruit candidates for Office Jobs, Administrative Jobs, Customer Service Jobs, Sales Jobs and […]