
Manon Johnson
Global Asset Manager & MD, Top Tier Investment Bank
Both my husband Matt and I have just landed two fantastic executive City jobs - at a tier one investment bank and an asset management company - with the incredible support of City CV. I was introduced to City CV by the executive search firm The Return Hub who were hosting a webinar on the importance of the CV and LinkedIn profile in today’s recruitment process which is dominated by keywords and AI. Listening to Victoria's insights and advice I quickly realised that as a returner I needed help with my professional branding and networking and signed up for the ‘Executive Impact’ package i.e. the full package: CV, LinkedIn profile, career coaching and interview coaching. And Matt who had been off work for over a year with little success despite scrolling the job boards every day also decided that it was time to seek expert help.
Getting a professional to write your CV results in a best-in-class document showcasing your expertise, experience and achievements with keywords tailored to the AI engines of recruiters. It also gives you a deep understanding of your own skillset, career milestones and strengths which make up your very own USP, hence boosting much-needed self-confidence. Sharpening my LinkedIn profile, connecting with ex-colleagues, business associates and like-minded professionals, following industry-specific groups and organisations and posting relevant content opened up the full power of professional networking to me. This resulted in me being contacted by head hunters, engaging in debates, participating in insightful webinars and conducting most of my communication via this platform.
Preparing for an interview in a COVID19 / Brexit / digital / WFH world is a daunting task for everybody and especially for a returner. As part of the ‘The Works’, City CV provided us with the services of an executive coach (the fantastic Nick Byron). With his City background and amazing ability to grasp the requirements of a job spec, articulate the necessary skills and experience and to turn them into an engaging pitch, Nick has given us the confidence and structure to succeed. During the last six months (yes, it takes that long from invitation to signing the contract) he has acted as a sounding board, life coach, sparring partner and motivator, injecting energy and belief into never ending interview rounds, advising on wardrobe and laptop set-up and endlessly adapted, rehearsed, and perfected our pitch. City CV is a team of dedicated professionals that want you to succeed in a competitive virtual job market. They cater and adapt to your specific needs and time schedules. Both Matt and I signing up to the City CV ‘Executive Impact’ package has been the best investment in our careers, and we are very thankful to Victoria and her team.