An effective CV is the tool to market your skills and capabilities in a successful manner. Since the today's job market is very tight and competitive you will have to make a proper CV to catch the attention of the recruiter. Unless otherwise, there may be instances that you will not call upon for the interview although you have all the necessary qualifications, experience and skills related to that job. Hence it is crystal clear that job hunt will not be successful without a proper designed CV.
There are many factors that you have to consider when producing CVs for jobs. It is not good to use same CV for two jobs even they are in same trade. You have to prioritize your qualifications, skills etc. in a way that they are needed. As there are many CV consultants nowadays you will get some aid preparing your CV as it would be a life time investment. Furthermore there are websites and other online sources that give you vast knowledge on writing CVs. They provide you with CV samples,CV formats,CV layouts and CV templates. Additionally there are some services that you can get online where they edit your CV and suggest you about the improvements that can be done when you forward your CV to them. Expertise persons would be able to say how your CV compares to the current competition in the job market.

For some positions it is advisable to put the CV along with the cover letter. Though it is not essential for some jobs you will be able to present your suitability for that position through that cover letter more effectively. You have to be very mindful about many attributes such as format, content, length etc. when designing a CV.

Another important fact that has to be remembered during the CV designing process is references. In some countries you do not have to give names and other contact details your referees at the initial stage. But some companies may need them when you apply. Thus, it is good to be prepared with at least two references. In most organizations/companies in UK most of the times they expect you to provide one reference from your current or latest work place.