Career Advice

Embracing a New Challenge: From Childcare to Business Executive at Thompson and Terry Recruitment

Hello, I’m Jessica, and for the past 10 years I’ve been dedicated to working in the childcare industry. Back in 2013, I embarked on a Level 3 Diploma at the City of Oxford College, focusing on ‘Children and Young People’s Workforce’ which led me to join a prominent childcare company, where my determination to advance […]

Build your career through networking

When opening the Thompson & Terry Recruitment doors back in 2014, being totally honest I didn’t really think I had a network (not to mention no recruitment agency experience) therefore I had to really quickly build relationships. I quickly started to attend every networking event I possibly could; the conversation starter was always around setting […]

Where should I search for a job?

Job hunting can be a daunting and challenging process which is why we’re here to provide some tips to help with your next job search. Job Boards The main job boards to explore – Reed, CV Library, Indeed, Totaljobs, Monster Jobs, Glassdoor Make a profile – you can upload your CV and what you’re looking for to all job boards Make […]

How do I find my next job?

How should I prepare for an interview?

1. Logistics It may seem obvious, but in the first instance, it is important to consider preparing for the logistical factors of attending an interview. For example: Where is it? How are you going to get there? If you’re using public transport, make sure to thoroughly check bus/train times and keep up-to-date with any delays […]

How do I get back into work after travelling?

Last September, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to take a break from work and travel the world (well, South East Asia) for three months with two of my closest friends. It was truly one of the most rewarding and enriching experiences that I think I will ever have and if you’re considering […]

Michaela Wain ‘Juggling a pregnancy when you have a full time job/business’

Ok so this one is for the girls, and it’s a tough one. It would be great if being pregnant was a walk in the park, but that’s not quite how reality works. I can understand why there was previously a time when women would sit at home cooking while pregnant while their husband went […]

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 […]

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! […]