Writing a CV can be a boring task, however when you've done it once, all you'll need to do is update it the next time.
Starting the CV means getting all the relevant personal details on there, such as your name, your address, e-mail and telephone number.
It is always helpful for employers if you have your National Insurance number on there because they will be able to see that you're eligible to work within the UK.
Training, Education and results - it is important to have your education history on your CV, but do not list it so that it will cover the entire first page.
The two main GCSE grades most employers look out for would be a 'C' in Maths and English or above.
If they require more, they would usually state that in the job advert.
If you've done some training during your employment or outside of work, put that under the education history.
Employment History - some people start off by putting their very first employment, however, the most important one which employers will firstly look at, would be where you're currently working or what currently doing.
Don't just put the date of the employment and name of the employer and nothing else, the responsibilities within your role would be a start as to whether you're suitable for the role you've applied to.
Employers will look at your experience and if the duties you've done in that employment matches what they're looking for, then you'll have a great chance of being shortlisted.
If you're temping, make sure you put that on your CV, the length of time worked within the temp roles are short so if you state you're temping, employers will see that you're not job hopping.
If you're not working however, ensure your CV states why, when and what you're currently doing if you're not in employment.
This way, the employer will know what you've been up to during the time you're not in work.
If you've had multiple jobs, then write the three most recent ones with your duties in detail and then list the rest.
There's no point writing in detail every single one of the jobs you've done, if you've worked there for a short period of time.
Skills - this is an option, though it would be helpful to the employer if you had a skills profile, if for example the role requires you to have excellent IT Skills, you can put that there and state what programs you use and are good at.
Even your language skills, if you know more than one language that too will help, especially if you're applying to a job that requires you to be fluent in another language.
Hobbies and interest - only a brief sentence of what you enjoy would be enough.
Unless the job states you need to have a certain hobby such enjoying outdoors, if you do, you'll have to elaborate on that e.
g.
you enjoy hiking and where you go to hike etc.
Finally, length of CV - If your CV is 3 pages long, stop there.
Unless you have a wealth of experience and it would be a waste not to put that in your CV then fine, but if you've only worked in one place...
what else is there to write about? Your CV just need the most important and relevant information about your skills and experience.
Do not use big size fonts to make it look longer, there's no need.
Just keep the font readable, less colours the better, unless you're applying for a designer role then you can make it look as good and colourful as you want.
These are just some useful tips, there'll be plenty more on the web if you just search for it.
Good luck!