Thomas Hook

​Thomas started at SoCode in August 2024.

"I recruit into the FinTech and Financial Services market, helping scale software teams in particular. I enjoy this market as I have had an interest in banking and finance since a young age, I looked out going into accountancy straight out of college, but decided against it due to the lack of customer interaction."

What lead you to SoCode?

"I first stumbled upon recruitment whilst I was pushing trollies for Sainsbury's, a family friend used to work here and she nudged me in our MD, Rich's direction. From the first interviews I knew that working for SoCode was for me, over the past three years I have had the pleasures of working with some of the world's most elite tech companies right the way down to record breaking start-ups."

What have you learnt from the team and the company since being here?

"I have learnt endless amounts during my time at SoCode, mainly that caring about both customers and candidates equally is the best and only way to give an exceptional recruitment experience."

What advice would you give someone looking to get into recruitment?

"Try not to get too involved emotionally about the ups and downs of the job, focus on your input rather than the output and you will go far."

What inspires you?

"The ability to contribute to improving people's lives, whether that be building revolutionary tech teams that challenge real world problems, or placing someone into their dream job."

What did you want to be growing up?

"A rich footballer."

Where would we find you outside of work?

"In the week, I will likely be in the gym until late and at the weekend, who knows, hopefully on holiday or abroad somewhere."

What is your favourite quote?

"The man who does more than he is paid will soon be paid for more than he does."