Interviewing

How to answer competency based interview questions

Preparation: Preparation for any interview is key. Knowing the background of the company, achievements, awards they have won etc will of course highlight the level of research you have done. For more information on how to successfully prepare for an interview, click here. Employers will want you to provide specific examples of your previous experience […]

How to objection handle in an interview

Interviews can be somewhat daunting and it’s so important to research the company, know the role you are applying for and also have questions prepared for the interviewer. In some interviews (and in particular if you are applying for a sales role), objection handling is so important. This is ultimately, a chance for you to […]

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 […]

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How to interview fairly (the 5 steps to transparency)

As a recruitment agency owner, I am always trying to find better ways to interview candidates; but what defines better? Actually, in my opinion, the job of an interviewer is twofold; firstly to give a complete and honest overview of you as a company and also the role itself, with no grey areas. Secondly, is […]

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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 […]