CV building

Shall I search for a new job in December or leave it until January?

As the year draws to an end, lots of candidates find themselves wondering about a new job to start the new year. However, after a long year, candidates often put off their job search until January with the idea that the new year is a new start, for new beginnings and believe that’s when companies […]

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 […]

What would I have done as a student, if I knew what I know now?

I graduated in June 2019 and joined Thompson & Terry Recruitment on a graduate scheme in the September. Since working for Thompson & Terry, I have learned such invaluable lessons and have found myself often thinking ‘I wish I done that when I was a student’. We talk to students on a very regular basis […]

Is the New Year a good time to search for a job?

The year of 2020 has been a significantly difficult and different year for all. Many businesses across the country have had to make tough decisions to make redundancies and freeze recruitment processes. For candidates, this has been a difficult time with lots of people left unemployed and unable to find a job, in such an […]

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. […]

How to get an Internship?

Below, we have outlined 4 simple STEPS for you to follow to help you prepare for getting an internship. 1. What is your goal? The first and most important step to obtain an internship is to really think what is your goal? I would strongly recommend that you spend a good amount of time planning […]

How to refresh and update your CV

If you have lost your job due to the coronavirus and are struggling to find a new job due to the current job market, now is a really good time to refresh and update your CV and upload this onto different job sites to increase your chances of finding your next job. I have compiled […]

Is March a good time to look for a job?

Job Searching in March It’s the beginning of another new month and of course, thousands of companies across the UK are still looking to recruit. Although there is no such thing as ‘the best time to apply for a job’, March is often considered a relatively successful month for job seekers, as highlighted in this […]

What interests should I include on my CV?

As we all know, a CV is what sells you to your next employer. Whilst it needs to be factual and honest, it also needs to separate you from other applicants. Imagine you and another applicant have the exact same working experience, how will an employer decide who may be more appropriate for the role? […]

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 […]