Be prepared to re-write your CV for each application

Your resume should change depending on the nature of the vacancy. "If [you] are
replying to a job advert, the CV should reflect the requirements of the organisation
as described in the advert or company website and provide evidence from actual
events/experiences that [you] have what the company is looking for," says
Margaret Holbrough, from London South Bank University.
This can seem long-winded but its worth it to get the right role. Most jobs will take
up eight hours a day or more so its worth the investment in time to make sure
you spend those hours doing something you really love rather than settling for what
comes easily.
Below are some of the types of headings you could use to organise your CV.
Related Experience
If you have work experience or volunteering experience which is important for the
job you want to do as your paid jobs in the past, we recommend a related
experience heading. You can use this to list relevant paid employment, too. List
other jobs which are not relevant to your current search under other employment.
Education
If youre still in education or have only recently graduated you should place this
section near the top as its likely the most impressive/important part of your CV. If
youve had two or more jobs since then this should come after your related
experience.
Dont just list your degree: break it down for employers so they can see how
relevant and useful it will be to the role. You need to flag up your unique selling
points and emphasise achievements within specific areas such as a relevant final
year project, an industry placement, or particular expertise in a specific subject.
Skills accrued during your period of study need to be included too. For example:
problem solving, commercial awareness, technical abilities, IT knowledge,
analytical talent or accuracy to detail.

Skills
Languages
Playing a musical instrument
IT Skills
Awards/Achievements in Work
Any relevant professional qualifications or training courses
Any awards such as employee of the month
Accomplishments/Extra-Curricular Activities
Any awards (non-professional or not related to your line of work)
If youve had anything published
Interests not all CVs have, or require, this information but if you think your CV
is looking a little light, or you have any interests which are relevant to the
position (i.e. if youre applying for a job in a gym then mentioning the sports
you enjoy outside of work could be useful)
Volunteer experience /community involvement
List any volunteering work
List any role such as neighbourhood watch, the PTA, etc.
References
Available on request dont give your referees details out at CV stage they
wont be contacted until a later stage, once the employer has decided they
want to interview you or offer you the job. In the meantime protect your
referees data and fill your CV with more relevant information which will help
you to secure an interview.