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.
Why You’re Not Getting Job Offers
Landing a job interview is actually quite formulaic. As long as you put in your due diligence and have all your ducks lined up in a row, you’re almost certain to get the attention of recruiters. To get a job interview, you must: Have a well-written CV that’s targeted...
Recruitment Buzzwords Explained
The world of work is constantly evolving - including how we talk about it. From quiet quitting to squiggly careers and career committing, the job market has been flooded with career buzzwords that reflect the latest workplace trends and the shifting mindsets of...
How to answer 11 frequently asked interview questions
With fewer positions in the 2023 job market, competition is high. Landing an interview is no easy feat in this challenging climate - so if you’ve managed to stand out from the sea of applicants and secure that interview, congratulations. But now comes the next hard...
6 Ways To Use LinkedIn Effectively
Most people neglect their LinkedIn until they need to look for a new job. Not only is that a big mistake and missed opportunity, it’s also potentially damaging to your professional development. Using LinkedIn effectively can really boost your career, so it’s...
6 Tips On How To Write An Executive CV
Times have changed and so have CVs. If you don’t know what the tell-tale signs of a weak CV looks like in 2023, or how to write an executive CV in line with ATS requirements and latest standards, then this article is for you. We’re giving you career-boosting CV...
Taking Charge: The Power of Women on Boards
A 2022 report showed that approximately 40% of positions on FTSE 100 boards are held by women. Ten years ago, this figure was a lot lower, at only 12.5%. While this places the UK second in the international rankings for women’s representation on boards, there is still...
Travel trends that will shape 2023 (and what they mean for the travel industry workforce)
The last couple of years have obviously hit the travel industry hard. International travel decreased globally by 70% in 2020 vs. 2019, and was still down by 37% between January and September 2022 vs. 2019. But if we look forward, we can see that demand for travel...
Investment Banking Spring Week – Still Time To Apply
You still have time to apply for investment banking spring week. If you are reading this and still haven’t applied for any programmes, then unfortunately you have missed a lot of the application deadlines. However, the good news is you still have time to apply for...
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...
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