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In my experience of recruiting in Oxfordshire over the past 8 years, the biggest thing that I feel we are missing is a wide choice of really good graduate programs, which is so upsetting considering Oxford is known across the world for its universities. I know there have been lots of studies into why talent […]
Interviews can be somewhat daunting and it’s so important to research the company, know the role you are applying for and also have questions prepared for the interviewer. In some interviews (and in particular if you are applying for a sales role), objection handling is so important. This is ultimately, a chance for you to […]
Preparing for an interview takes time. In such a competitive market, you cannot simply just walk into an interview with no preparation and wing it. There are so many things you need to research and prepare for, so that you come across passionate, knowledgeable and dedicated – 3 key skills hiring managers will be looking […]
Are you a recent graduate looking for your first office job? Or perhaps you have been working in retail or hospitality and are looking to take the next step in your career? I have put together some tips for how to begin searching for an office job and once you’re there, how to make the […]
Supporting your team at work is so important to the way your employees will perform. It is believed that a strong company culture attracts better talent. Not only will a great company culture attract talent, this will also retain talent – which is a huge benefit for your company. Junior Recruitment and Marketing Manager, Aoife, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over the past 10 years, we have seen quite a drastic shift in candidate expectations when selecting an employer to work for; gone are the days where candidates only expect the benefits of a salary and 4 weeks holiday. It’s now so much about company culture, purpose and how the employment fits around everyday life. […]