Oxfordshire Recruitment

How to retain employees?

The biggest asset to any business is their people which is why having a thriving team is so important. As an employer, retaining staff should be a priority and by having a good company culture, supporting them as individuals and ensuring they feel their development is at the forefront of their career, you will almost guarantee […]

Making the Transition from Retail or Hospitality into a ‘9-5’ Office Job

Since opening Thompson & Terry Recruitment in 2014, one of the most overwhelming ‘myths’ that I constantly hear from candidates is that it’s tricky to make the transition from retail or hospitality into an office job that can provide progression, security, and more sociable hours. It really makes me cross that in the world of […]

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 […]

2022 Completed – Well Almost!

As a recruitment business owner going into 2023, I reflect back to my thoughts that I wrote around this time last year and conclude 2022 has been the roller coaster that many of us predicted, but isn’t that what we love about the world of recruitment! If I had a pound for every time I […]

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 […]

Why Should You Network Before You Need to?

Unlike many recruitment agencies, here at Thompson & Terry Recruitment, we don’t have personal sales or referral targets to meet – so you might ask why does everybody in our team network! I had heard great things about going to networking events from family members about how it is a great place to meet people […]

23
Sep

The Biggest Cost of Recruitment is When it Goes Wrong…

I am often asked how much it costs to recruit in Oxfordshire. This will always have many variables depending the role, your business, candidate profile and your preferred method to recruit, but by far the biggest cost of recruitment is when it goes wrong. As business owners or hiring managers, we are often guilty of […]

15
Aug

The Good, Bad and Ugly of Running your own Business!

As today the team and I head into the 9th year of running our own recruitment business, I reflect back on what has been an exciting, rewarding but sometimes challenging journey that us business owners face all across the country every day. For those who know my story, sorry in advance, but for those who […]

6 Things to Remember Before Starting a New Job

Congratulations! You just got a new job! But what happens now? At Thompson & Terry Recruitment, we understand it can be both exciting and daunting to start a new job whether you’re fresh out of university, progressing in your career, or changing careers. Here are some things to think about after you accept that all […]

What to Wear to an Interview When it’s Hot (or a Heatwave!)

Here at Thompson & Terry Recruitment, we have been asked a few times over the recent heatwave what should we wear to an interview, so we thought we’d answer the question! It all depends a little on the sector and company culture but, like in normal weather conditions, it’s definitely better to be too smart […]