FAQs
Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). We trust that these will provide clarity on some of the queries you might have. If you can’t find the answer you’re looking for, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Writing
Will I get a return on my investment?
90% of interviews are lost because of poorly written CVs. When the job market is as competitive as it is today, you can’t afford to lose a single opportunity.
Recruiters spend less than five seconds looking at a CV. That’s why we’re here – your consultant will ensure you pass the five-second test and get through to interview.
Investing in your CV is invaluable. By working with one of our expert consultants, you’ll edge out the competition and land a new role or get that promotion. We will also help you increase your earning potential so that you can get back the money you invested quickly.
Check out our 5* Google Reviews and Client Reviews and Successes to see how our clients’ have transformed their careers.
What are the timeframes?
We pride ourselves on providing an efficient, quality service so that you can start transforming your career as soon as possible. Your consultant will work with you to understand exactly what you need and provide you with a job-winning CV within seven working days of your consultation. We also offer a fast track 48 hour service to ensure you don’t miss any job opportunities.
How does it work?
The process is simple.
You will be matched with a professional and industry leading CV writer. Your one-hour online video consultation will be scheduled at a time to suit you. Expect a focused discussion and insightful questions around your objectives, experience and accomplishments.
They will then expertly craft your new CV. Our unique editing process checks tone, accuracy and alignment with recruiter algorithms. Quality is overseen by CEO, Victoria McLean, and City CV’s Professor of English. You know you’re in safe hands.
You will receive your new, expert-written CV within seven working days. Your CV is accompanied by a detailed set of guidelines and tips. If you have an important and pressing deadline to meet, we offer a 48-hour express service, designed to ensure no opportunity or job opening is missed.
Your new bespoke CV contains exactly what recruiters and senior leaders want to see, including formatting, power-phrasing and keyword optimisation. It positions you as the perfect candidate.
Your passport to your professional future is ready.
Who else have you worked with?
As an international career consultancy, we’ve provided our CV writing services to thousands of individuals and organisations worldwide. We support individuals from mid-career professionals to top executives, CEOs, non-executive directors and board members.
We’ve also worked with myriad organisations, including SMEs, global giants, public sector bodies and charities, where we provide tailored outplacement support as well as employee engagement and retention programmes.
Will they know my sector?
The City CV team comprises former industry professionals, head-hunters, HR professionals and career experts, each with powerful copywriting and coaching skills.
With deep industry knowledge, we match new clients with an expert who is perfectly in tune with how to position them for success in their chosen field.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, you can use Paypal Pay in 3 to split your payments over 3 months.
Coaching
Will they know my sector?
Our career coaches come from cross-sector backgrounds. Their expertise covers a range of industries, including banking, law, business, industry, finance, technology, project management, marketing, creative, HR and more.
Our career coaches also have top academic, coaching and professional qualifications – and years of coaching experience. Together, they have elevated clients into enviable positions across the private and public sectors.
The diversity of our coaches allows us to match you with our most relevant career coach, who understands the challenges, pain points and issues that you face. Whatever your field of expertise, we have industry specialists to transform your professional journey.
What are the timeframes?
Our career coaching is a partnership that evolves with you and your career. Whether you are looking for six weeks or twelve months of coaching, or even a longer programme that supports you throughout your employment, we offer a timeframe for every need.
We pride ourselves on providing quality coaching sessions that get you immediate results. Through one-on-one video sessions, and with hundreds of online resources on our Career Refinery Portal & App, our career coaching service ensures you are prepared for the next opportunity. We offer face-to-face sessions for an additional fee.
Will I get a return on my investment?
People experience an increase in career opportunities after undergoing career coaching. When jobs and promotions are as competitive as they are today, knowing how to build authority, enrich your professional relationships and boost your performance is key to maximising your career potential.
Whether you’re seeking a new role or looking to get promoted, our career coaching service provides you with the opportunity to conquer your challenges, find new confidence and understand your value.
Investing in career coaching commits you to action and unlocks benefits, from greater job satisfaction and self-awareness to improved work-life balance, career progression and leadership skills. Stop dreaming about your best self and start embodying it.
With a chemistry-matched career coach by your side, you will receive the tools you need to go further and increase your earning potential, giving you a quick return on investment.
Check out our 5* Google Reviews and Client Reviews and Successes to see how our clients’ have transformed their careers.
How does it work?
The process is simple. Following an initial introductory call with our client support team, you will be matched with a career coach, who is an expert in your industry and understands your specific goals and priorities. This ensures they have the knowledge to transform your career.
You can choose for your coaching sessions to take place via video, face-to-face meetings in London, or a blend of the two. We tailor each session to your development needs, ensuring you get bespoke advice that helps you go from strength to strength.
Our career coaching is flexible and evolves with you and your career. Sign up for six weeks, three months, six months or twelve months – or even longer. Your coach will be your partner and biggest cheerleader, helping you to make strategic, life-changing career decisions.
Who else have you worked with?
As an international career consultancy, we have provided our career coaching service to thousands of individuals and organisations all over the world.
We support individuals at every level of employment, from board members and non-executive directors to CEOs, top executives and mid-career professionals through to recent graduates.
We have also worked with many different types of organisations, including financial institutions, professional services, technology, blue chip companies and charities, where we provide tailored outplacement support as well as employee engagement and retention programmes.
Check out our 5* Google Reviews and Client Reviews and Successes to see how our clients’ have transformed their careers.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, you can use Paypal Pay in 3 to split your payments over 3 months.
Programmes
Will I get a return on my investment?
Playing an active role in the success of an organisation is hugely beneficial to your executive career. But as boardrooms are changing, the challenges you will face become increasingly complex.
Making it to the shortlist is a demanding process and your career, marketing and interview strategies are the make-or-break components – and we are here to help you master them.
Our board member programme primes you so that boards recognise your authority, organisational fit and unique value. Whether you are an aspiring or transitioning board member, NED, chair or C-suite executive, we help to ensure that the energy you invest into your executive career delivers results.
With a professional CV and LinkedIn profile, combined with performance-enhancing coaching, our end-to-end board programme ensures you get specialist support at every stage so that you can boost your career and increase your earning potential.
Check out our 5* Google Reviews and Client Reviews and Successes to see how our clients’ have transformed their careers.
What are the timeframes?
We pride ourselves on providing a quality service that gets you immediate results. Together with your chemistry-matched experts, you will fast-track your executive career so that you are ready for any and every opportunity.
Our flexible packages allow you to book 4, 8 or 12 coaching sessions depending on the level of support you require. These can be taken over a timeframe that works for you – whether over two weeks or over twelve months, we work together to set and achieve your goals.
Together with your chemistry-matched coach, you will fast-track your development so that you are ready for any and every opportunity.
How does it work?
The process is simple. Your chemistry-matched coach will begin by optimising your board career strategy, from defining your unique strengths and skill set to refining your brand. They will also help you identify the companies and opportunities that match your expertise.
Following a 90-minute consultation around your aspirations and achievements, we will bring your strengths and value to life in a suite of personal documents designed to spark interest and generate approaches. This includes a focused and strategic board CV, LinkedIn profile, executive bio and any other promotional materials you may need.
Your coach will then work with you to improve your search strategy, from networking and building executive search relationships to enhancing your digital brand and discoverability.
Lastly, our board member programme provides interview coaching to boost your buyability, confidence and success. Learn how to demonstrate specific board-level advisory skills and establish the interpersonal dynamic that will win over the entire boardroom.
Who else have you worked with?
As an international career consultancy, we have provided our board member programme to thousands of individuals and organisations all over the world.
We have also worked with many different types of organisations, including financial institutions, professional services, technology, blue chip companies and charities, where we provide tailored outplacement support as well as employee engagement and retention programmes.
Will they know my sector?
You will be supported by coaches and expert writers who have worked extensively with senior executive leaders and who recognise the challenges that operating at this level involves.
Our experts come from cross-sector backgrounds covering a range of industries, including banking, law, business, industry, finance, technology, project management, marketing, creative, HR and more.
This diversity allows us to match you with the most relevant career experts who understand what you face as a top-level decision maker.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes, you can use Paypal Pay in 3 to split your payments over 3 months.