by citycv | Jun 13, 2016 | City CV Blog, Graduates
If you are considering a career in investment banking, it really pays to know which sector you wish to target: are you interested in equity trading or is M&A more your area? Do you know the difference between front office & back office roles? Unfortunately,...
by citycv | Jun 6, 2016 | City CV Blog, CV Writing, Graduates
Actually there is no such thing as the perfect CV; writing CVs is an art, and is an extremely subjective process about which industry professionals frequently disagree. We’ve used that title primarily because it’s snappy, and because it’s a popular keyword phrase that...
by citycv | Apr 28, 2016 | City CV Blog, Graduates
“What motivates you?” can be a tough interview question which can really catch you off guard unless you’ve thought about it before the interview. Contemplating when you have been most satisfied in your career will not only help you answer this question,...
by citycv | Apr 14, 2016 | City CV Blog, Graduates, Interviews
The biggest error candidates make on interview is walking into the room unprepared, then answering highly predictable questions off the top of their head. Possibly someone has told them not to worry, be themselves and that this would work. More often than not, this...
by citycv | Jan 15, 2016 | City CV Blog, Graduates
To pursue a career in investment banking, graduate candidates must be highly logical, analytical, numerate and commercially astute. Most banks offer highly competitive graduate programmes, where successful applicants will rotate across departments including finance,...
by citycv | Nov 9, 2015 | City CV Blog, Graduates
If you’re thinking of putting your numerical skills, analytical ability, attention to detail and strong people skills to work in an accounting career, here are a few tips that will help: Volunteer to get practical experience All sorts of places would love to have a...
