Developing an effective CV can be a long and tedious process, especially when you are tailoring your experience and skills to match the job spec for each role you apply for.

Understanding what is most important on a CV is useful when beginning your search for a new job. Knowing what recruiters are looking for when scanning the thousands, of CVs they will come across, will help you stand out as a top candidate and may assist you in reaching the interview stage. 

We surveyed 2,000 members of the public and 480 recruiters, and compared their opinions to find out what’s important on a CV. Use our interactive chart to see which aspects of your CV matter more than you think and which aren’t worth worrying about.