City CV Blog

Most of us don’t stick to our New Year’s resolutions for more than a few weeks. This time last year you probably made some of the typical resolutions. Maybe you pledged to exercise more, travel more (sorry!), or budget better. Admittedly, the events of 2020 and 2021...

More than 40% of the global workforce are considering leaving their employer in the next 6 – 12 months. Microsoft’s 2021 Work Trend Index outlined findings from a study of more than 30,000 people in 31 countries as well as analysing trillions of productivity and...

In our latest article, City CV’s Founder & CEO, Victoria McLean, gives her perspective on how executives can transition effectively to NED roles. She will probe the intricacies of an NED role, identify which skills are the most sought after, consider the balance...

The process of recruiting the right talent might seem difficult enough, but retaining that talent  is an entirely different challenge. This issue is particularly prevalent in the post-pandemic position we have found ourselves in. Employee priorities have shifted; it...

Keeping your employees inspired, engaged, and fulfilled is good for business. This is a known fact, and has been for decades. However, the working world has changed. With the unprecedented pause that came with Covid-19, employees wrestled with countless questions: Is...

With an ever-increasing number of candidates intending to pursue a banking career, it has never been more competitive and demanding for fresh graduates, and it’s never been more important to write a great CV & LinkedIn profile. Drive, ambition, a high degree of...

Are you a first or second year undergraduate? Are you interested in an investment banking career? Then this City CV Guide to Spring Week will answer many of your questions. Q: What is Spring Week? Firstly, it’s not to be confused with the American Spring Break,...

Job hunting used to be a much simpler affair. You would send your standard CV to a few recruitment agencies - one that specialised in your sector or to a recommended head-hunter and then sit back and wait for the calls. Today’s job market is far more proactive and...