Recruitment agency

How can I impress during my Zoom interview?

This year has seen lots of events, meetings and training transition from person to Zoom. Due to the pandemic there are lots of restrictions in place, which of course, have an affect on the workforce. However, lots of companies are still looking to hire with interviews most likely to take place on Zoom. Without that […]

Returning to work after being Furloughed

With the Governments Furlough Scheme ending tomorrow (Saturday 31st October 2020), it is with no doubt that all those employees, who have been on the job retention scheme, are looking for ways to prepare for their return to work, whether this be full time or part time. So, I have put together this blog to […]

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 […]

Should I use a recruitment agency to employ staff?

As a recruitment agency owner, you’d probably expect me to say “yes every time” but actually more often than not, at Thompson & Terry Recruitment we say to clients that they probably don’t need to use an agency to fill their vacancy. We are all experts in our profession and will probably know our businesses […]

What to do before the first day of a new job?

Starting a new job is normally exciting but can often be daunting, you’re not alone, it’s definitely the same for everybody. As recruiters we felt it would be useful to put together a basic checklist for you, so you can focus on the excitement before starting your new job. Logistics Start time (often this is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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Ben – Managing Director

Ben launched Thompson & Terry Recruitment in 2014, with the vision to create a recruitment agency who would only submit a candidate to a client if we’d personally employ them ourselves. We created a strong set of values and mission statement, which we have lived by since the start and Ben is so proud to […]