Careers Advice

The 2023 LinkedIn Jobs on the Rise list: How can we help?

In case you missed it… this week LinkedIn posted their 2023 “Jobs on the Rise” list revealing the 25 fastest-growing job titles in the UK and the trends that have been defining the world of work.  Whether you’re currently in the market for a new role or are just looking to keep up to date […]

Balancing Pro-activeness and a Personal Life

With employers becoming worried about their staff ‘quiet-quitting’, it has become more important than ever to show your employer that you’re a pro-active member of the team. However, this should never come at a cost to your work-life balance! Perfecting the work-life balance has been a topic of business conversations in recent years but as […]

Getting a Job After Exam Results

Whether you are planning to go to university, looking for a full or part time job to kickstart your career, or seeking an apprenticeship, it is SO important that you plan so you can stand out from your peers. Here are our top tips to consider when looking for the next steps after A-Levels: Explore […]

How to get an internship?

I am Jemima the new Business Intern at Thompson and Terry. After being offered my internship in February I am one of the lucky ones that managed to keep hold of their internship despite lockdown. I have first-hand experience of the journey and process that is required to get an internship and I want to […]

How to prepare for redundancy

In a somewhat unknown economic climate, it’s difficult to predict what the UK economy will look like once the majority of government support schemes end. Since starting my career back in 2009, and opening a recruitment agency in 2014, I have always found the job market buoyant, with redundancies rarely heard of outside the public […]

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 […]

Should I quit my job? Here’s some advice for those considering making a move!

Research carried out by UK-based business, Crunch, determines that the 31st of January is statistically the most popular day for us Brits to quit our jobs. It makes sense! With Christmas out of the way and New Year’s Resolutions in full swing, it’s likely that jobs and career choices will be at the forefront of […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]