Recruitment
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Below, we have outlined 4 simple STEPS for you to follow to help you prepare for getting an internship. 1. What is your goal? The first and most important step to obtain an internship is to really think what is your goal? I would strongly recommend that you spend a good amount of time planning […]
In light of ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week‘, I caught up with our MD, Ben Thompson, to hear all about his experience of becoming an entrepreneur. What made you want to be an entrepreneur? I don’t think I’ve ever heard anybody say they want to become an entrepreneur, but rather they want to own a business. I […]
Job hunting can be a daunting and challenging process which is why we’re here to provide some tips to help with your next job search. Job Boards The main job boards to explore – Reed, CV Library, Indeed, Totaljobs, Monster Jobs, Glassdoor Make a profile – you can upload your CV and what you’re looking for to all job boards Make […]
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 […]