Victoria McLean - Director, CV Writer, Interview Coach
A Certified Advanced Resume Writer and a Professional Employment Interview Coach, Victoria has an academic background in Industrial Economics and over fifteen years experience across the CV writing, interview coaching, recruitment and management arenas. This includes, working onsite as Recruiter and Recruitment Manager at two of the world's largest Investment Banks; Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. Having reviewed tens of thousands of CVs and conducted interviews on behalf of investment / retail banks, insurance giants, Big 4 accountancy firms, the Stock Exchange and Management Consultancies, Victoria has an understanding of what the employer is looking for in a CV and at interview. Her strength lies in her ability to draw out relevant experiences, competencies and achievements and translate these into a winning format both on paper and face to face. Victoria is a member of CDI, Career Directors International and of PARW, the Professional Association of Resume Writers.
Professor Judy Simons - Director
Judy brings a lifetime's experience in management, leadership and career guidance to City CV. As a professor of English and consultant to a number of UK universities, she offers an unrivalled wealth of expertise in CV preparation and writing for an audience. An outstanding academic and a widely published author and presenter at international conferences, she is rigorous in her insistence on the highest literary and presentational standards and nothing escapes her sharp editorial eye. Having sat on countless interview panels and made hundreds of appointments from CEO to graduate level, her strategic approach is backed by in-depth understanding of what will impress. Sensitive and people-centred, she focusses on what identifies the best. Consequently she knows not just how to help you recognise your strengths but also how to tell your personal story to make it direct and distinctive.
Tony - Interview Communications Coach
Our Interview Communication Coach works hard to ensure each client delivers with optimum impact on the day. An expert in coaxing clients through the interview mine-field including presentation competence and panels, pressure scenarios, competency interviews, and collaborative assessment-centre tasks. Tony is a key contributor to City CV's 100% client satisfaction rate, he has helped clients win at interview time and again. As successful at coaching graduates as he is with business leaders, Tony has 18-years' coaching expertise. With qualifications in business, linguistics, and communications management, Tony provides expertise in cross-culture insights, and in behavioural, vocal, presentation & speech development. He is an invaluable member of the City CV team.
Libby, CV Writer
With a background in cross-sector recruitment, career management and HR, Libby is an experienced CV writer with the ability to craft interview winning CVs, cover letters and professional profiles for clients on a global scale.
Libby has designed and presented CV writing workshops and has authored countless articles on all aspects of career enhancement which have been published by industry leading websites and trade magazines. Libby has reviewed thousands of CVs during her career and has helped hundreds of clients from graduate to board level gain promotion, successfully manage a career transition or move into a new role.
Lisa, CV Writer
Lisa has over 15 years experience in the finance and banking sector, specifically recruiting and leading large teams to exceed goals and to deliver high profile strategic change across global organisations.
With an academic background in English and Communications, Lisa has a natural ability to analyse, showcase and create inspiring, eye catching CVs from graduate to C-Level, drawing on her proficiency in project management, man management and business. A strong communicator, Lisa is an expert at helping clients to focus on their past achievements, challenges and successes – she then writes these with style. Over her time with City CV, Lisa has worked with international and UK based clients across a range of sectors with a long list of client success, including job offers with global giants Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.
Julia - CV Writer and Interview Coach
Julia has over ten years' experience in recruitment and human resources and has worked in-house as a Recruiter for both the private and not-for-profit sectors, sourcing and conducting interviews on behalf of a number of clients including HSBC, Goldman Sachs, Barclays, Lloyds, BT and Network Rail. Through her wide experience, she is able to craft effective, powerfully written, interview-winning CVs. Julia is a qualified trainer and has designed and delivered courses specifically tailored for hiring managers and HR staff besides bespoke Interview Skills courses for employees facing redundancy. Julia is passionate about developing and supporting clients to achieve their full potential and work towards their desired career goals. Her coaching style is informal, yet engaging, so that clients can feel comfortable, but stay focused on learning interview skills and techniques that can be used for an immediate impact.
Georgina - Consultant, IT Related
With a background in psychology, Georgina has specialised in managing the careers of IT professionals in the banking and finance arena for the last nine years. Her career spans recruitment, executive search, training and human resources. She has worked closely with candidates ranging from Developer up to C-Suite (CIO, CTO), from graduate to Director and MD level within the city. As a result, she has a deep understanding of the industry and the sensitivities around the ways in which technology links with Banking and Finance. Her experience working with organisations including CitiGroup, HSBC, Credit Suisse, Barclays Global Investors, Dresdner, Goldman Sachs and Latent Zero has fine-tuned her recruitment and selection skills. Instinctively Georgina can help individuals focus on their strengths and past experiences to meet the needs of such organisations.
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