City CV

Professional career support

Turn your experience into interviews, offers and career growth

CV writing, LinkedIn, interview and career coaching shaped by how recruiters and employers make decisions.

I had an outstanding experience working with Victoria and her team! From the very first conversation, they were professional, transparent, and genuinely invested in my needs! Unlike others, they provided thorough market insights and guided me through every stage of the process, ensuring I was well-prepared for the future!

40,000+Clients supported since 2008
74% clientsFrom referrals / word of mouth
Live Trustindex rating
96% of clientsExperienced reduced recruitment lead time

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Why isn’t your experience translating into opportunities?

You may have the right experience, but if employers cannot quickly see your value, achievements and relevance, you can still struggle to secure the opportunities you deserve.

Whether you are targeting a new role, a promotion or a career change, we help you identify what employers need to see and position your experience around what matters most.

Our professional writers and career coaches combine recruitment insight with individual support to strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile, interview performance and wider career strategy.

01

CV writing

A professionally written CV that makes your experience, achievements and market value clear.

  • Position your experience for your target roles and sector.
  • Turn responsibilities into evidence of impact and achievement.
  • Create a clear, recruiter-friendly CV built around your value.

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02

LinkedIn profile writing

A stronger professional presence that improves how you are found, understood and remembered.

  • Communicate your expertise and career direction clearly.
  • Improve visibility for relevant recruiters and opportunities.
  • Align your profile with your CV and wider professional brand.

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03

Interview coaching

Focused one-to-one coaching to help you present your evidence with clarity and confidence.

  • Prepare persuasive examples for likely interview questions.
  • Practise through realistic mock interviews and direct feedback.
  • Handle challenging questions, senior stakeholders and assessment stages.

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04

Career coaching

Practical support for a career change, promotion, redundancy or challenge in your current role.

  • Clarify your direction, priorities and realistic options.
  • Build a focused strategy for progression or transition.
  • Strengthen the communication, confidence and decisions your next move requires.

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What this leads to

The aim is to give you a clearer, more credible position in the market and the confidence to act on it.

A clearer career direction and more focused target roles.

A stronger professional position across your CV and LinkedIn profile.

Applications that communicate your evidence and value more effectively.

More confident interviews, negotiations and career decisions.

Programme options

Choose the level of support that best fits your career goals, timeline and the areas where you need the greatest support.

Fundamentals

  • 4 coaching sessions
  • CV, LinkedIn profile and cover letter
  • Access to Career Refinery and programme content

£1,699

Impact

  • 8 coaching sessions
  • CV, LinkedIn profile and cover letter
  • Access to Career Refinery and programme content

£2,499

Need something more bespoke?

Some clients need a different blend of coaching and professional writing. We’ll design a bespoke programme around your career goals, timeline and priorities.

Why choose City CV?

  • Recruitment insight: founded by former City recruitment leader Victoria McLean.
  • Specialist expertise: professional writers and career coaches matched to your needs.
  • Bespoke support: your story, objectives and target market shape the work.
  • Rigorous quality: a controlled process designed to produce clear, credible positioning.

Professional success story

Book a consultation

Tell us where you are in your career and what you would like to achieve. Our team will help you identify the most relevant writing, coaching or programme support.

Frequently asked questions

Find out more about working with City CV, our professional services and what you can expect from the process.

That depends on your objectives and where the greatest gap currently sits. CV and LinkedIn writing strengthen how you are positioned, while interview coaching and career coaching help you prepare, make decisions and take action.

Book a consultation and we will help you identify the most relevant starting point.

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.