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.
Five ways to get the most out of LinkedIn as a graduate
LinkedIn, the professional networking site, is an invaluable resource for graduates looking to kickstart their careers. Whether you’re searching for your first role, trying to secure interviews or looking for new connections, LinkedIn can help you get there. Just take...
How to Become a NED: Your Roadmap to Boardroom Success
The world of Non-executive Directors (NEDs) offers a unique blend of challenge, influence, and the opportunity to contribute to the success of organisations at the highest level. If you're an experienced executive or senior leader with a wealth of knowledge and a...
How NED Career Coaching Can Support Your Career
The boardroom beckons. You've established yourself as a leader with a proven track record of success. You possess strategic vision, honed decision-making skills, and the drive to contribute to the growth and direction of organisations. Yet, navigating the path to a...
Why HR is feeling the impact of delivering redundancy news
There are a lot of expectations on the shoulders of today’s HR teams – balancing hybrid and remote work, the Great Resignation, quiet quitting, the rise of AI in recruitment, a stronger focus on DEI as well as the need to attract, sift, train and retain the best...
The Top 4 Benefits of Non-executive Directorships
Non-executive directorships (NEDs) offer some very real benefits to the right candidate. If you have experience at a senior level and are looking for a new challenge, want to diversify in your career or are perhaps looking for a planned route into retirement that...
What Do NEDs Bring To The (Boardroom) Table?
Why become a NED (non-executive director)? It gives you the opportunity to strategically add value to an organisation, benefit an organisation that may be meaningful to you, enhance your skill set and experience (can be invaluable for your executive skillset too),...
How to Represent IT Skills in Your CV: Optimising for Impact (and Applicant Tracking Systems)
In the ever-evolving world of IT, your CV is your digital handshake with potential employers. It’s the first impression you make, and in today’s competitive job market, ensuring your IT skills are showcased effectively is crucial.
Moving Forward: Keeping up the Momentum for Mental Health
Every year, 1 in 4 of us will experience a mental health problem. Currently, more than 1 in 7 adults in the UK say their mental health is currently either bad, or the worst it’s ever been. Astonishingly, the term ‘How to reduce stress’ is searched on Google once every...
A nod to the NED: why a non-executive director role might be just what you need
It’s the perfect time to be exploring non-executive director roles. You might currently be seeking a fresh challenge, diversifying your portfolio career or perhaps contemplating a phased route to retirement. Whatever your motivation, the moment to navigate to a NED...
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