Build a Dutch-Style CV in English
Use these focused pages to write a CV that fits hiring expectations in the Netherlands, even if you apply in English.
Start with the route that matches your situation
The English section works best when you enter through the job you actually need done: structure, ATS fixes, student positioning, or LinkedIn-to-CV conversion.
Start from Dutch CV basics
Best first stop if you need the overall Dutch recruiter logic before choosing a template.
Student or graduate route
Use the student guide if your profile depends on projects, internships, and part-time work.
ATS and keyword route
Useful if your CV gets views but not callbacks and you suspect wording or structure issues.
LinkedIn to CV route
Best if your profile is stronger on LinkedIn than in your current resume or CV document.
Dutch CV Template
Use an ATS-safe Dutch-style CV template in English.
Netherlands CV Format
Understand layout, sections, and what Dutch recruiters expect.
Dutch CV Examples
Review role-based examples and map them to your profile.
ATS Resume Netherlands
Optimize your CV for applicant tracking systems in the Dutch market.
CV or Resume in the Netherlands
Know which format to use and when.
Expat SEO Guides
Long-tail English guides for expats applying in the Netherlands.
English-Speaking Companies
Move from employer search to a Dutch-market CV that fits international jobs.
Practical Tools for Expats Applying in the Netherlands
CV format is only one part of the move. These tools help you compare routes, salary thresholds, and job-title wording before you localize your applications.
Zoekjaar Checker
Check whether the Dutch orientation year route still fits your timeline.
Highly Skilled Migrant Salary Checker
Compare your offer against the current IND salary thresholds.
EU Blue Card Checker
Compare the Blue Card route with Dutch sponsor-based options.
Job Title Translator
Translate job titles between Dutch and English for CV and LinkedIn use.