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How To Find Your Dream Job: Three Keys Steps
We’ve all heard the expression ‘find a job you love and you will never work a day in your life’ but if you’re reading this, you’re obviously not in love with your job. Research suggests that not many of us are - with more than a third of UK workers unhappy in their...
Coverage: City A.M. ’11 Resume tips: The perfect CV’
City A.M., Tuesday 10 May 2022: 11 Resume tips: The perfect CV11 Resume tips: The perfect CVVictoria McLean, “The CV Queen,” founder and CEO of the leading international career consultancy City CV, shared her insights in a presentation at the 72nd CFA Institute Annual...
What is Interview Coaching & is it Worth it?
Interview coaching pairs job seekers with a trained professional who can teach you various strategies for the interview process, as well as providing feedback from practice scenarios. In short, an interview coach helps job seekers develop skills and techniques that...
The Menopause: A Practical Guide for Business Leaders
We are pleased to launch the latest whitepaper from our partner Hanover, The Menopause: a Practical Guide & Support Tips for Business Leaders. Specifically aimed at giving senior team leaders methods for managing and mitigating the effects of the menopause on...
Webinar: ‘Get Board Ready: Launching your NED Portfolio Career’
Webinar: City CV Present 'Get Board Ready: Launching your NED Portfolio Career'On May 18th at 14.00 BST we'll be revealing the top insights and tips for Launching your NED CareerPlaying an active role in the success of another organisation can be very beneficial to...
Coverage: The Telegraph ‘How to Make Your CV Shine the Right Way’
The Telegraph, Friday 22 April 2022: ‘'I lied on my CV for a job at an investment bank'Employers can spot lies a mile off. Here's how to make your job application shine the right wayCity CV Founder and CEO, Victoria McLean, spoke to The Telegraph, to warn that if you...
Coverage: The Metro ‘The Death of the Dream Job’
Metro, Thursday 14 April 2022: ‘I thought I had it all – but work crushed me’: The death of the dream jobDoes it turn out having a dream job is not all it’s cracked up to be?What’s ‘dreamy’ varies person to person, but there will be roles you’ll have fantasised about...
Coverage: City CV In Best: Over 50 & Struggling to Find Work
Increasing numbers of women over 50 are struggling to find a job. Our CEO, Victoria McLean was delighted to share her advice on how to approach the job market and make the most of your experience when looking for a role as an over 50. 'Too old to hire, too young to...
Top Four Benefits of Non-Executive Directorships
What is a Non-Executive Directorship? Whether you’re currently seeking a new challenge, diversifying your portfolio career or contemplating a staged route to retirement, this could be a great time to explore non-executive directorships. As a non-executive director,...
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