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WeAreTheCity & City CV are thrilled to present a dynamic series of three online masterclasses, designed to help you shine in today’s competitive job market. Join us for these insightful 1-hour masterclasses and take the next step toward career success!

Your CV is the passport to your professional future. The right one will bypass the technology and the initial 5-second human scan to earmark you for your target role. Isn’t that what a great CV is all about?

Writing your own CV doesn’t come naturally. Everyone benefits from fresh eyes, perspective and industry insight. Your CV must articulate your distinctive skills and attributes in a way that shows the value you bring to your future employer. With fewer open roles in the market, it’s never been more important to understand what recruiters look for in a CV, overhaul your CV and have your burning questions answered.

In this one-hour masterclass, learn CV writing tips and strategies from Victoria McLean, Founder and CEO of City CV – and a career industry expert, award winning CV writer and coach, who has helped over 20,000 candidates secure their dream role. Victoria has developed a nuanced and strategic approach, fusing market knowledge with a deep understanding of recruitment techniques to help build your brand and create a compelling CV story.

Learn how to create a strong and authentic CV which will get you noticed for the right reasons. Expertise and insider knowledge gathered from years of international CV writing and recruiting will be shared, including:

• CV evolution – how AI and algorithms can make or break your career (and how to beat the CV robots)
• Soft skills to avoid in your CV – how to show, not tell
• The essentials for every bullet point
• How to ‘prove it’
• Be ‘smart’ – sell yourself every step of the way
• Avoid the formatting errors that guarantee rejection from most CV screening systems
• The two mistakes that spell rejection from 97% of recruiters
• Live Q&A

Reserve your spot here

Online Masterclass Dates

• April 23, 2025 @ 12pm | The Perfect CV – Reserve your spot here
• May 7, 2025 @ 12pm | Harness the Power of LinkedIn – Reserve your spot here
• May 21, 2025 @ 12pm |From Stress to Success – Master the Art of Incredible Interviews – Reserve your spot here

Looking for more career support? Explore our Career Resources page. Ready to take the next step? Browse the latest opportunities on our Job Board and find your perfect role today!

Menopause can have a profound impact on mental health – but too often, this is misunderstood, overlooked, or even ignored in professional environments. While organisations are making positive strides when it comes to talking more openly about wellbeing, menopause still remains a topic many feel uncomfortable or ill-equipped to address.

The truth is, for many women and those experiencing menopause, symptoms can go far beyond hot flushes. Brain fog, anxiety, low mood, and sleep disruption can affect confidence, performance, and overall mental health. Without the right support in place, these challenges can lead to increased absenteeism, presenteeism, or even cause people to leave the workforce altogether.

This 45-minute session is designed to change that. It’s a practical, supportive space for managers, HR professionals and wellbeing leads to build the confidence to spot the signs, open up conversations and create a culture where no one has to suffer in silence.

Whether you’re at the beginning of this journey or looking to strengthen your organisation’s approach, this session will help you better understand the mental health impact of menopause – and empower you to respond with empathy and confidence.

You’ll walk away with:
✅ A clearer understanding of how menopause can affect mental health in the workplace
✅ Confidence to recognise when someone may be struggling – and how to offer support
✅ A simple, effective approach to starting wellbeing conversations that make a difference

DATE: Thursday 24 April 2025
TIME: 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM

This isn’t about becoming an expert – it’s about showing up, listening, and learning how to create an environment where people feel seen, heard and supported.

Because when organisations take menopause seriously, everyone benefits.

Let’s start the conversation.

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Kick off your 2025 in style by networking with us. A fabulous mix of formal & informal networking over a facilitated business lunch

Periods, menopause, fertility struggles, baby loss, endometriosis are not niche concerns.

They’re everyday realities for millions of women and they directly impact performance, engagement and retention.

But stigma, silence and a lack of knowledge mean many managers and HR professionals don’t know how to spot the signs or have the right conversations.

It’s time to change that.

Our Women’s Health Champion Training is designed to break the silence and build real, practical support in your organisation – every single day.

Delivered by two expert trainers, this engaging course covers:

✅ Menstrual health and managing period-related challenges

✅ Fertility, pregnancy, and baby loss (including returning to work)

✅ Gynaecological conditions like endometriosis, fibroids and PCOS

✅ Menopause and long-term wellbeing

✅ Practical strategies to create a truly inclusive culture

Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025

Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Place: Zoom

Cost: £495 per person

Or get in touch if you’d like us to create a bespoke course for your organisation.

Book here