How to build the best CV

Expert recruiters hiring for some of Britain's most sought-after jobs explain how to write a brilliant CV (and which howlers to avoid).

Fresh-faced graduates aren't the only jobseekers who should be dusting off their CVs. Whether you've recently lost a job, are looking for promotion or a career change, you can improve your CV using the advice here.

Some of the top recruiters in the country have spoken to The Telegraph to disclose what employers really want - and the common CV mishaps to watch out for.