University

There’s a Benefit to Being Embarrassed at Work

During university, you would rarely find me putting my hand up or speaking aloud during a lecture because I didn’t want to accidentally embarrass myself. Similarly on social media, I don’t tend to post very much or put myself out there in case I end up looking silly. One thing I have learnt in the […]

Getting a Job After Exam Results

Whether you are planning to go to university, looking for a full or part time job to kickstart your career, or seeking an apprenticeship, it is SO important that you plan so you can stand out from your peers. Here are our top tips to consider when looking for the next steps after A-Levels: Explore […]

17
Jun

How to Get a Job After Graduation

Growing up I had absolutely no idea what I wanted to be when I was older. It wasn’t until college that I was drawn to the world of business. The business world was so exciting but so broad that I didn’t know which area of business was for me! I studied a Management BSc degree […]

30
May

Why is Oxfordshire losing so many educated and talented graduates every year?

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 […]

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 […]

How to get an internship?

I am Jemima the new Business Intern at Thompson and Terry. After being offered my internship in February I am one of the lucky ones that managed to keep hold of their internship despite lockdown. I have first-hand experience of the journey and process that is required to get an internship and I want to […]

How all small businesses can offer graduate schemes that are often better than the big boys!

As a recruiter and avid Oxfordshire business supporter, I often find that many Oxfordshire-based businesses, especially the smaller ones, find it challenging to attract fresh, intelligent and hungry talent into their businesses. With our wealth of world-class students, surely this shouldn’t be the case? Based on my research last summer, I found that Oxfordshire offers […]