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Aoife – Candidate Experience Manager

Aoife is a first class honours graduate in Communication, Media and Culture. Since finishing her degree in 2019, Aoife joined our Graduate programme in the position of Graduate Business Executive and has since been promoted twice! Following her academic success, Aoife originally joined Thompson & Terry Recruitment to expand her knowledge of how a business […]

A Recruiter’s Guide on How to Hire the Best Candidates for your Business

Recruitment can often be the difference between the success or failure of any small or large business, therefore it is vital that you do everything possible to ensure the former and avoid the latter. Although it does seem like common sense to avoid failure, it is often easier said than done. It’s easy to buy […]

In case you’ve missed it: Our MD Ben Thompson is a Finalist in the South & Vale Business Awards 2019

The finals of the South & Vale Business Awards are now quickly approaching, taking place this month on Friday 15th March at the prestigious Williams F1 Conference Centre in Wantage. In case you’ve missed it, carry on reading for some more information on what the SVBAs are, how they could benefit your business, and Ben’s […]

So… What now? A Graduate’s Guide to the Transition from Education to Employment

A graduate’s transition from education to employment is a process that is often challenging, yet rarely spoken about. Most of us are encouraged and praised for the hard work and determination required to succeed in the academic milestones that we face, whether that be GCSEs, A Levels or a degree. What is often overlooked, however, […]

Archie – Our Fave!

Archie joined Thompson & Terry Recruitment at just 8 weeks as an office Labrador puppy in November 2019, having been collected from Tamworth where he was born. Archie brings lots of enthusiasm and appetite to our team, thus already been promoted to ‘Head of Welcome’ and ‘Head of Biscuits’. Outside of work, Archie enjoys chasing […]

Brexit: Talent Implications

In today’s turbulent market, recruiting talent is vastly dictated by factors beyond our immediate conscience and control. My personal response to Brexit will define me either as a patriotic radical or an indifferent cynic. It is largely difficult to intersect the multitude of factors associated with Brexit however the longer-term by-products are largely misunderstood. Subsequently, if I […]

When is personality king?

Granted, most employers will view the blend of experience, aptitude, track record and know-how to perform and execute senior duties as the safest and most viable option when taking their business forward. As such employers will pay a premium to enlist the services of qualified professionals to undertake these duties required, whether it be running […]

You are awesome. Let’s talk

Two thousand and seventeen. There’s something seductive about 1st January for job seekers. Not only does a new year signify the commencement of new beginnings, but it also aligns the start of a candidate driven market, a time whereby hungry job seekers invigorated and full of zest dictate the tempo and the stroke for which […]

Applying for a job? Check out these top CV tips!

Recruiters (yes, myself included) have a tendency to over-saturate the market with CV tips. Yes, we all write about it but seldom realise how bloody difficult it is from a candidate point of view to actually write one! I have vowed obsequiously, since taking on the mantle of a recruitment consultancy to just that, consult […]

#TakeoverChallenge – An interview with Tom Freeman

Takeover is a fun, hugely successful and exciting engagement project which sees organisations across England opening their doors to children and young people to take over adult roles. It puts children and young people in decision-making positions and encourages organisations and businesses to hear their views. Children gain an insight into the adult world and […]