City CV Blog
Welcome to our blog. This is where you can find the latest insights and expert knowledge on career transformations, job interview techniques, career coaching, CV writing and LinkedIn profiles.
How to transition to a NED role
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...
Beating the Bots: Your Guide to AI Interviews
As many as 86% of all employers, according to Harvard Business Review, are now limiting or even eliminating human involvement in the initial stages of the interview process and replacing the interviewer with AI. In fact, a report by Forbes estimates that 99% of...
Banking CV Dos and Don’ts: Expert Tips for Success
The finance industry is quickly becoming the sector of choice for Gen Z. A 2023 survey by the CFA Institute revealed that graduates view it as the most stable career, offering higher salaries and demand for new talent. As this competitive market becomes saturated...
The Art of Rebranding Yourself in a Competitive Job Market
With fewer jobs and stiffer competition, the job market in 2024 demands more than just a polished CV. To be successful, it’s important to understand personal branding and how to leverage it for better opportunities. But what if you fancy a change? Can you rebrand...
How To Navigate Interviews with Confidence: An Interview Coaching Guide
Interviews can be intimidating, but they lead to new career opportunities. With the right preparation and mindset, you can transform the interview challenge into a platform to showcase your strengths. This is where interview coaching is your ally, as it can equip you...
How To Overcome Career Challenges and Embrace Personal Transformation
In your professional development journey, encountering career challenges is inevitable. From navigating burnout to dealing with job dissatisfaction or the daunting feeling of career stagnation, these obstacles can seem insurmountable. But it's precisely these moments...
Inspiring Inclusion: Helping Women Rise and Thrive
Vernā Myers spent five years as VP of Inclusion Strategy at Netflix after training as a lawyer at Harvard. In one of her talks, she told her audience that when Harvard Law School admitted its first female students in 1953, the women quickly discovered that the Ivy...
24 Tips That Will Boost Your Career In 2024
New year, new career? Or perhaps you just need a new approach to your career, a new skill set or you want to support others in their careers. Whatever you want from your career in 2024, here are 24 tips to help you along the way.How to get the most out of your career...
Outplacement Services in 2024: what you need to know
At the start of a new year, it’s a natural time to reflect on our achievements in 2023 and look ahead to 2024. Amid a time of global turbulence and economic uncertainty, we’ve seen a huge increase in restructures and downsizing. This has led to increased efficiencies,...
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