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.
You’re ready for a new role in the UAE… but is your CV?
Is your CV ready for you to land a new role in the UAE? Expats representing over 200 countries across Europe, Asia and Africa make up around 80% of the UAE’s population. They are attracted by the many opportunities for career progression, the chance to increase their...
Six reasons why a professional CV writer is a great investment
A CV has less than 7 seconds to make an impact. Employers and recruitment consultants are frequently faced with hundreds of CVs for one job opening. Would your CV jump out at them? Herein lies the problem, 87% of candidates think their CV is strong yet hiring managers...
Skills Gap + Women Returners = Potential Market Growth
The theme for this year’s International Women’s Day was #balanceforbetter. The perfect opportunity for us to write about a subject we’re passionate about; helping women who want to return to work after a career break and addressing the skills gap.In this article for...
Five reasons why your business needs an outplacement strategy
Why should your business have an outplacement strategy? No one likes making people redundant or being made redundant themselves. But like death and taxes, it’s inevitably going to affect your world at some point, and with Brexit thrown into the mix, potential...
Can your CV beat the algorithms – and what about your interview technique?
Can your CV beat the CV algorithms? Most large firms now use a computer program or algorithm to screen candidates for interview short lists. It’s hardly surprising when you consider that someone like Goldman Sachs receives around 250,000 graduate applications a year....
How do you feel about the ‘work hard, play hard’ culture?
Whether it’s netwalking, urban cycling or just after work beer and pizza, socialising with our co-workers is seen as part of the culture in many industries. There’s plenty of evidence that it makes for vastly improved working relationships. And, of course, it can be...
You’re ready for the board… but is your CV?
Have you decided that your next career move should be to a board level executive or non-executive director role? If you can demonstrate strategic, cross-sector experience, a strong professional network and intellectual curiosity, it could be a highly advantageous...
Thinking of a career change in 2019? Start with these CV tips from the Telegraph
Has the New Year got you thinking about taking your career in a new direction? Start by checking out these top CV tips from City CV founder and CEO, Victoria McLean, in this new article in the Telegraph. Victoria explains why you need to create a CV that’s relevant to...
Brexit and the City
There’s no escaping Brexit in the news this week. And, unfortunately, confusion still reigns. If the uncertainty and redundancy worries are becoming deeply personal for you, take a look at the latest City AM article by City CV founder and CEO, Victoria McLean....
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