Aspirational Programme
Our aspirational programmes are designed for those early in their careers who are looking for the support needed to take the next step up.
Why invest in our aspirational programme?
City CV understands the challenges those in the early stages of their career face.
Today’s recruitment market is tougher than ever. With numerous applicants for every role, it has become even more important to demonstrate your career successes, the challenges you have faced, and, importantly, your impact on company performance. A one-size-fits-all approach to job hunting just won’t cut it in an increasingly discerning market. We help you pitch for your perfect role with a targeted CV and immaculately aligned related documents. And we provide interview coaching that will boost your credibility, confidence and success.
All City CV aspirational programmes are underpinned by our Career Refinery Portal & App. This app includes weekly, live, careers-focused masterclasses, a database of over 25,000 recruiters, an advanced LinkedIn networking tool, e-learning, personal branding advice, hundreds of videos and articles, and a full range of interactive tools, with ongoing support to help you move your career forwards.
“My CV has helped me land a Senior Project Manager position with a leading online retailer. I only submitted one application and I’ve had 1 out of 1 success! I’m really pleased with the documents and the end result, thanks again.”
Our Approach
Stage 1: Career Strategy
This initial stage puts you in control of your career strategy. Your dedicated coach works with you to identify your value, strengths and goals. Together, we define your unique qualities and refine your skills to correctly position you in the marketplace. Your coach is your confidante and sounding board, allowing you to determine clear target roles and companies. Understand the complexities of today’s online, offline and hidden job market to gain total clarity on what motivates you and how your strengths translate into your desired role.
Stage 2: Marketing Strategy
Professional CV | LinkedIn Profile | Bio | Speculative Cover Letter
It’s crucial that your documents illustrate your expertise, commercial value and ‘fit’ to make the shortlist. Following a 60-90-minute consultation around your aspirations and achievements, we bring your strengths and qualities to life in a suite of marketing materials designed to generate interviews.
As specialists, our writers inject energy into everything they create, fusing deep market insights with the techniques to put you in the strongest position.
Stage 3: Job Search Strategy
Job hunting can sometimes result in a scattergun approach. We ensure your job search is at its most productive with focused strategies to steer you through the complex job search arena, and bring precision to your search. We help identify the most appropriate channels for your job search, including accessing the ‘hidden’ job market. We show you how to optimise your usage of LinkedIn to enhance your digital brand, accelerate up the LinkedIn rankings and engage with appropriate headhunters to enrich your search.
Stage 4: Interview Strategy
Our interview coaching provides the preparation, techniques and practice you need to successfully manage interviews and salary negotiations. We help you devise your agenda, and create structured, strategic interview answers that generate results.
We work with you to improve delivery, overcome interview anxiety and increase personal credibility to demonstrate that you are a perfect fit for the job.
Career Refinery
Portal & App
The professional programme is underpinned by our Career Refinery Portal & App.
This app includes weekly, careers-focused masterclasses, a database of over 25,000 recruiters, an advanced LinkedIn networking tool, e-learning, personal branding advice, hundreds of videos and articles, and a range of interactive tools to help transform your career.
Call +44 (0)20 7100 6656 or email our expert team to discuss your career transformation.
Professional CV Writers
At City CV, we have deep industry sector knowledge so we can match you with a professional CV writer who will position you for success.
Your personalised support will be from someone with experience in recruitment, HR, head-hunting, career consultancy and coaching - and who is invested in helping you land your ideal role.
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