Part one: how to structure your CV Two talent team representatives from a top investment firm recently visited our under-graduate students to discuss CV tips and graduate recruitment opportunities in finance. Tips on preparing successful CVs that will help land those first job interviews; and how to navigate interviews and assessment centres sparked great interest...Read More
Article provided by Dessy Ohanians, Managing Director of Certificate and Corporate Programmes at London School of Business and Finance. After more than 15 years reading other people’s CVs and interviewing candidates for jobs at my company, it was my turn to write my first CV and prepare for an interview that would give my professional...Read More
Video CVs could risk widening the diversity gap, according to an industry expert. At a time when reports suggest that technology, including the likes of video CVs, is taking over the recruitment industry, a leading professional recommendation platform is urging hirers and employers to be more flexible and avoid being overly wowed by tech at...Read More
Over three quarters of UK workers (79.2%) claim they are not willing to settle for less when hunting for a job, with 18.2% saying a low advertised salary would put them off applying for a role new research has found. A survey, conducted by CV-Library, found that 20% of the 1,000 respondents would be out...Read More
In the third of our installments looking back on 2015, we delve into our favourite and inspiring career advice articles of the year. WeAreTheCity prides itself on having the answers you need to take the next step in your career. Our careers advice section offers the latest and most relevant tips on networking, legal advice,...Read More
If you want a job, finding one might take more than sending out as many resumes as you can, checking the help wanted ads, or applying to companies you admire. There are ways to network for a career you may have never thought of, and diversity might be your ticket to a new job. In...Read More
If you’re one of the many people who consider changing their job or career at the start of a new year, then this one is for you! Of course there are usually a combination of reasons for wanting to change jobs: better career prospects, opportunities for personal development, shorter commute, higher salary etc A new...Read More
Have you ever been in the position when you have seen the perfect job only to be put off applying after reading the requirements for the role? Research informs us that when looking for new job opportunities women will only generally apply if they match at least 80% of the job requirements whereas men will...Read More
