It's bonus time and City workers are getting restless, but in an increasingly competitive job market where organisations receive hundreds of job applications, how can you make your CV stand out?

For Katy Rowland, Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s head of junior talent in Europe, Middle East and Africa, it’s all about preparing well. "You need to show your potential employer that you are the best candidate for the job, without feeling the need to be too outlandish with the content," she told FN.