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.
What Are The Top 5 Questions To Ask An Interviewer?
A successful interview isn’t just about answering a potential employer’s questions in a way that persuades them you have the right experience, skills and knowledge for the job. Of course, that’s a really crucial part of nailing an interview, but another important...
8 Interview Preparation Tips
One of the most crucial things you can do before going into an interview is to prepare. If you’re at the interview stage, you can be pretty certain that your potential employer thinks you can do the job, and you have to prove it to them. If you go in underprepared,...
5 Common Interview Personality Questions (and how to answer them)
Personality questions are used in interviews so your potential employer can understand your work ethic and how you approach work. They’re also important because these types of questions reveal how you’ll fit into a team or business culture, how you collaborate and...
Do Executives Need Interview Coaching?
Do executives need interview coaching? Interview coaching matches job seekers with expert professionals who can teach you the strategies you need to succeed at an interview. They also provide feedback from practice interview scenarios, help you improve your body...
LinkedIn: Why You Shouldn’t Ignore It
How many of you have heard the rumour that LinkedIn is “becoming Facebook”? And yes, maybe we’re seeing more personal posts, but we’re all human, right? But look beyond this rumour, and you’ll find that LinkedIn is a powerhouse that can help you navigate your career,...
Your NED role FAQs answered
When we’re approached about non-executive directorships (NEDs), whether that’s by a potential NED candidate or a company that wants a NED on their board, we’re often asked similar questions. With that in mind, we thought we’d answer the most common NED questions we...
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),...
Five Top Tips For Taking The Stress Out Of Your Job Hunt
We truly appreciate how stressful looking for a new job can be. So, with International Stress Awareness Week coming up, we thought it would be the perfect time to take a look at how to reduce stress and land that dream job. Here is our top five tips for taking the...
How To Avoid The Biggest Interview Mistakes
If you have interviews coming up, remember you only have one chance to prove you’re the ideal candidate. On paper, you may tick all the boxes, but with a market average of 27 applications to secure just one interview, you must make the most of every opportunity. The...
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