Your CV is the most important career document you will write. There's no 'right' CV because we're all different – but there are right rules.

Over the next couple of pages, we give you 13 lucky steps to the perfect CV and show where the Derby fellas went wrong. You can click on some of the images to get a better view.

View Rhys's CV here. It may take some time to download.

1. Which type of CV is right for you?

There are two types of CV: 'chronological' and 'functional'.

'Chronological' lists your employment history (with details of accomplishments) in reverse chronological order. This is great when you're applying for jobs in the same line of work – because your CV will demonstrate a clear record of career progression.

Meanwhile, 'Functional' highlights your principal skills and strengths – fantastic for first-time job hunters because the emphasis is on transferable skills. Because Rhys has gained his skills both from university and his work experience, he has combined the two. Good choice, but it needs to be presented more simply.

View Daniel's skills profile here. It may take some time to download.

2. Use headings to sell yourself.

Notice how Daniel has broken down the key accomplishments from his work history and university and used them to 'sell' himself.

Other good sub-headings might be 'Leadership', 'Specialist knowledge', 'Problem-solving and analysis', 'Commercial awareness' and 'Creativity'.

But keep them brief.

3. Get it right!

Ensure spelling and grammar are correct. It shows you have good communication and writing skills as well as attention to detail.

4. Don't let them guess.

In the UK, age is seen as a relevant piece of information. The reader will guess at your age from other dates in your CV, so there is no point in leaving it out.

5. Avoid unnecessary information.

Employers will only be interested in your home life in as far as it has an impact on your working life. For example, charity work shows you are socially conscious; an interest in sports shows you have teambuilding skills. Too many time-consuming interests may suggest you have little time for work. And what's the difference between film and cinema anyway?

How long should it be? How should you lay it out? And the truth about lying... all and more if you click here to read on.