A well-designed CV is usually no longer than two pages. Therefore, when applying for a job, you should only include the most essential information in your CV. This includes, in any case and in the following order:Personal details such as name, date of birth, address, contact details, etc.Work experienceEducation or academic backgroundSchool educationSkills and abilitiesHobbies and other interestsAll stages are divided into time periods in the CV and listed in reverse chronological order one below the other. It is common to place the date (e.g. 01/2019-09/2021) in a left-hand column of the CV and the corresponding activity on the right. Tip: Our CV editor offers you a very easy way to design your CV without any prior knowledge, using templates and examples.You are welcome to go into more detail in the work experience section, as companies are particularly interested in your professional history, education, and experience in relevant industries. Depending on your work history, this section, including your personal details, can fill the entire first page. A candidate’s educational background is equally important to employers. Therefore, you should include your education in your CV. Your hobbies can also add value to your CV - as long as they are relevant to the job you are applying for or otherwise catch the recruiter’s eye.Strictly speaking, employers in Germany are not allowed to ask you for an application photo - this has been decided by the legislature. However, we recommend adding a professionally taken application photo to your CV. In our guide to application photos, we explain what to look out for when taking a photo to make a good first impression.