Recruitment

My career so far

Since joining Thompson & Terry Recruitment in 2019, straight after Graduation, my experience, skillset and knowledge has soared. Between graduate schemes, a promotion, COVID and furlough, recruitment itself has been a very interesting time. I am so grateful for the opportunity I was given, the career I am building and my manager, Ben, for always […]

What should I wear to an interview?

You’ve nailed the application and bagged the interview! Yes! A step closer to your dream job. But after a few seconds of reading the email inviting you to attend, panic sets in…. What do you wear?! This question is more pertinent now than ever before. After the pandemic, your body may have changed, your tastes […]

What is the job market like right now?

There is a large speculation that many companies across the UK are still on a recruitment freeze or are simply not hiring. However, the job market has seen a massive shift and according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), ‘the number of payroll employees has increased for the eight consecutive month’, showing clear signs […]

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 […]

Build your career through networking

When opening the Thompson & Terry Recruitment doors back in 2014, being totally honest I didn’t really think I had a network (not to mention no recruitment agency experience) therefore I had to really quickly build relationships. I quickly started to attend every networking event I possibly could; the conversation starter was always around setting […]

How do I prepare for an interview during a pandemic?

With lockdown 3 underway, once again, the recruitment process has gone digital. Although some businesses may have put a temporary freeze on recruitment during this time, companies who are hiring, will be doing so virtually. As we are all aware, online video interviews are very different to your typical face to face interview. We hear […]

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 hiring managers have been wanting recruitment to change

The UK employment market has been calling out for a cost effective and sustainable solution to hiring for several years. Prior to the pandemic, we saw record high employment rates and in many sectors, there were more jobs being advertised than qualified candidates. For this reason, the control of the market completely flipped to create […]

How sport enhanced my employability?

Whether you were involved in the egg and spoon race back in primary school or competing in a sport for Great Britain, there is a good reason why we have been encouraged to get involved in sport at some point in our lives. I was lucky enough to be given the opportunity to get into […]