We are delighted to announce that professional CV writer and career / interview coach Victoria McLean has followed up her winning performances in 2013 and 2014 with two more prestigious TORI (Toast of the Resume Industry) awards in 2015. This is the third consecutive year that Victoria has had her industry-leading excellence recognised, and is her seventh award nomination in a row. Hosted annually by Career Directors International, the global professional association of resume writers and careers professionals, a TORI win demonstrates outstanding talent and ‘best-in-class’ achievement in the CV writing industry.
Victoria McLean’s wins were in the highly competitive areas of finance and accountancy, and hospitality, with her consistent award-winning success a demonstration of City CV’s versatility and comprehensive experience in this area. Victoria was a recruitment manager for two major investment banks, while her team includes former senior recruiters, headhunters and HR professionals from a wide range of industries, all with a thorough understanding of the requirements of effective, persuasive CVs and LinkedIn profiles.
Career Directors International
Founded in 2000 as an association to provide career professionals with networking, educational, personal and professional development, Career Directors International is recognised as the Gold Standard by professional resume / CV writers and career coaches. The TORI Awards were established to showcase the elite of global CV writing talent. It’s a highly distinguished competition that sets the bar for excellence in the CV writing industry, and continues to champion cutting edge CV writing.
This year’s nominees were shortlisted from a large pool of global entrants, with winners eventually selected based on a rigorous set of criteria. The 14 member-judging panel comprised consultants, ‘Master Resume Writers’ and hiring experts from leading global blue chips.
Victoria McLean
With a career spanning almost two decades in recruitment, career coaching and CV writing, Victoria is the Founder and Managing Director of leading career consultancy City CV. Her specific expertise in banking and financial services is drawn from her role as on-site recruitment specialist at two of the world’s largest investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Merrill Lynch. A member of PARW (Professional Association of Resume Writers); her current accreditations include Certified Advanced Resume Strategist and Professional Employment Interview Coach. She also holds positions as ‘Banking and Finance Expert’, as well as ‘International Expert’ at Career Directors International.
City CV
Victoria leads a team of professional CV writers, coaches, consultants and strategists to provide tailored one-to-one CV writing and interview coaching services for professionals across every industry sector. Victoria and the team are able to consistently achieve winning outcomes for candidates at all levels, from graduates to Board-level, by combining their writing expertise with their in depth knowledge of recruitment and the latest hiring practices, and in turn connect it to business needs. To find out more, visit citycv.com