Frequently asked questions

Start with the outcome you need. Writing support is appropriate when your CV, LinkedIn profile or applications are not representing your experience effectively. Coaching is more suitable when you need help with direction, progression, job-search strategy or interviews. If several areas are connected, we can recommend a combined programme.

We match clients with writers and coaches whose experience is relevant to their sector, career stage and objectives. Our team includes former recruiters, HR professionals, industry specialists, writers and career coaches who understand how employers assess candidates.

Most consultations and coaching sessions are delivered by video, allowing us to work with clients across the UK and internationally. If an in-person option is available for your service, our team will explain this when you enquire.

Executive, board and senior leadership career services are delivered by Hanover Talent Solutions. City CV focuses on graduates and professionals.

Our client reviews and successes page includes examples reported by graduates and professionals who have used City CV’s writing and coaching services. Individual results vary according to experience, target market, opportunities and the work undertaken.

Delivery times depend on the service, the consultation date and current availability. We confirm your schedule before the work begins. If you are working towards a specific application or interview deadline, tell us when you enquire so we can explain the available options.

Yes. Your CV is written around your experience, evidence and target market rather than produced from a generic template. We use clear structure, relevant terminology and appropriate keywords so the document can be read effectively by recruiters and commonly used applicant-tracking systems. No CV can guarantee progression through every system or recruitment process.

Yes. We provide LinkedIn profile and cover-letter writing as focused services and as part of wider writing packages. Keeping these materials aligned helps employers understand the same professional story across your applications and online presence.

We normally ask for your current CV, relevant job descriptions or target-role information and any application materials that help us understand your experience. Your consultation is used to uncover achievements, context and evidence that may not appear in your existing documents.

Yes. Your writer will explain the review process for your chosen service. You should check factual details carefully and provide any feedback within the agreed review period so the final document accurately represents your experience.

We consider your sector, career stage, objectives and the type of challenge you want to address. This helps us match you with a coach whose professional and coaching experience is relevant to your situation.

Sessions are normally delivered one-to-one by video. This provides flexibility around work and other commitments and allows you to work with the most relevant coach regardless of location.

The right number depends on what you want to address. A focused interview or decision may require fewer sessions, while a broader career transition or development programme benefits from longer support. We explain the available options before you commit.

Your coach reviews the role, likely interview format and the evidence you need to communicate. Sessions can cover answer structure, professional positioning, difficult questions, delivery and mock interviews with direct feedback.

No career service can guarantee a particular employment outcome. Coaching gives you structured support, relevant challenge and practical preparation, but results also depend on your experience, actions, opportunities, target market and employer decisions.

Yes. Parents frequently make the initial enquiry or fund the programme. The graduate remains actively involved in the consultations, coaching and work because their participation is essential to the process.

Depending on the package selected, support can include career coaching, a professionally written CV, LinkedIn profile and cover letter, application strategy, interview preparation and access to City CV’s programme content and resources.

Yes. The programme can support applications for spring weeks, internships, placements and graduate roles. The approach is shaped around the relevant recruitment process and the experience the student has already developed.

The timeframe depends on the chosen package, coaching schedule and any approaching application deadlines. Sessions can be arranged around university, work and other commitments. We agree the expected schedule before the programme begins.

You can compare the current packages, inclusions and prices on the Graduate Career Programme page. If you are unsure which option fits, book a consultation and we will talk through the differences.

No. Use the initial consultation to explain your circumstances, goals and any deadlines. We can then help you identify the most relevant service or programme.

Your start date depends on the service, payment, consultant availability and any information we need from you. We will confirm the process and expected schedule before work begins.