Graduates
Career strategy and direction, job search, CV and cover letter writing, LinkedIn optimisation, application and interview support for internships and opportunities.
Career solutions built for the City
Stop getting rejected.
Start getting interviews.
Professional CV writing and career coaching designed and delivered by career experts to help you stand out, build confidence and secure your next role faster.
“The effect was immediate, with my conversion rate skyrocketing to 40%, four job offers and ultimately a 38% salary increase.
Naturally, I now consider the services of City CV as essential to my career progression as networking and conventional CPD.
An absolute no-brainer, worth every penny. I cannot recommend City CV strongly enough.”
Est. 2008Career expertise built in the City
40,000+Clients supported
74% clientsThrough recommendations
Organisations where our clients have secured roles
Find the right career support
Tell us where you are in your career and we’ll direct you to the most relevant support.
Professionals
Expert CV and cover letter writing, LinkedIn optimisation, career and interview coaching for individuals navigating progression, transition or a competitive job search.
Executives & Boards
Structured personal branding and career support for Executives, board candidates and senior leaders delivered through our Hanover Talent Solutions brand.
Why City CV?
Marketing ‘Brand You’ is a specialist skill and one we are extremely passionate about.
We combine recruitment insight, professional writing and career coaching to help you communicate your value more effectively.
Clients’ success derives from our unique blend of exceptional writing and coaching talent, combined with in-depth knowledge of UK and global employability market.
Recruitment Insight
Powered by a team of former executives, head-hunters and HR experts, we know exactly what decision-makers are looking for and what it takes to help you stand out.
Specialist Support
Our team consists of professionals from backgrounds across banking, law, business, industry, finance, technology, project management, marketing, creative, HR and more.
Established Expertise
We have helped transform the careers of over 40,000 people through supporting professionals, graduates, parents and university careers teams since 2008.
Market-focused Positioning
Your CV, cover letter, LinkedIn profile, applications, career coaching and interview strategy are developed and shaped around your target market and career direction.
Hear from our clients
First-hand experiences from people who have worked with our writers and coaches.
Book a consultation
Tell us where you are in your career and what you would like to accomplish. Our team will help you identify the most relevant support.
Frequently asked questions
Find out more about working with City CV, our services and what you can expect from the process.
That depends on where you are in your career and what you need to accomplish. We support graduates entering the market and professionals navigating applications, progression, redundancy or career change.
You can use our short assessment or book a consultation to discuss the most relevant option with our team.
We begin by understanding your experience, objectives and target market. You are then matched with an appropriate writer or coach and given a clear process for consultations, drafting, coaching sessions or programme delivery.
The exact process depends on the service you choose and will be explained before you proceed.
Our team includes professional writers, career coaches, former recruiters, HR professionals and industry specialists.
We match you with someone whose experience is relevant to your career stage, sector and objectives.
Yes. City CV was founded by former City recruitment leader Victoria McLean, and financial services remains a central part of our expertise.
Our work is informed by recruitment practices, market expectations and the evidence employers need to see.
Our standard CV writing timeframe is normally seven working days after your consultation. Faster delivery may be available when you have an urgent application deadline.
Current availability and any additional express-service cost will be confirmed before you proceed.
Yes. Eligible purchases can be split across three payments using PayPal Pay in 3.