Free CV checker for the Netherlands
Free AI CV check: see what Dutch recruiters and application systems get from your CV
Upload your CV and within a minute see what an applicant tracking system (ATS) reads from it, which fixes to make first and whether it fits Dutch hiring conventions. Paste a job ad to see, per requirement, whether your CV shows it. Free, no account, and your CV is not stored.
Drop your CV here or choose a file
PDF or Word, up to 10 MB
🔒 Your CV is only used for this check and is not stored.
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What the CV check looks at
Readable by systems
Scans, two-column layouts, text boxes and headers or footers that application systems misread or skip. You also see what a system extracts from your CV.
Basics and contact
Name, email, phone, city and LinkedIn: can a recruiter reach you straight away?
Content and evidence
A concrete profile, results with numbers, active verbs and consistent dates.
Dutch conventions
Language levels (native or CEFR A1–C2), MBO/HBO/WO, length, sensitive data such as a BSN, and where relevant a VOG, BIG registration or driving licence.
Paste a job ad to also see, per requirement, whether your CV shows it, with quotes from both. Hard requirements come first; a nice-to-have ('pre' in Dutch job ads) counts as a plus.
What this CV check does differently
- For each requirement in the job ad you see whether your CV shows it, with a quote from the job ad and from your CV. No unexplained percentages.
- You see what an application system reads from your CV: name, contact details, job titles and headings, so you can spot problems yourself.
- Dutch rules are built in: native counts as the highest language level, a 'pre' is a nice-to-have rather than a hard requirement, and a VOG or BIG registration is only mentioned when the role needs it.
- Works with PDF, Word (docx) and pasted text, in English and Dutch.
- The grade is calculated in code using a published method. AI never sets the grade itself.
What is an ATS and why does it matter?
An ATS (applicant tracking system) is where employers and recruitment agencies receive applications. It extracts your CV into fields such as name, job titles and education, and recruiters search and filter those fields.
A CV that looks good to people can be hard for such a system to read: two columns get mixed up, contact details in a header disappear and a scanned PDF contains no text at all. Recruiters then find you less easily.
The popular claim that '75% of CVs are rejected automatically' has no study behind it. Systems rarely reject on their own; people decide. That is why this check looks at readability, content and fit, not at an invented 'ATS score'.
What you get and what you don't
You get
A report with your grade, the fixes to make first, quotes from your own CV and, with a job ad, whether your CV shows each requirement.
You don't get
A guaranteed interview or a simulation of one specific system. For senior roles or a career change, a personal review is a good addition.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CV check free?
Yes. You get the full report without an account or email address, including the comparison with a job ad, and re-checking after edits is free too. You only pay €4.99 once, with no subscription, if you improve your CV in the WerkCV editor and download it as a PDF.
Is my CV stored?
No. Your CV and the job ad are only used for this check and are not kept. Our statistics contain no CV text, only technical data such as how long the check took and which checks did not pass.
Will an ATS automatically reject my CV?
Rarely. An applicant tracking system mostly extracts your details, and recruiters search and filter them. The popular claim that '75% of CVs are rejected by the ATS' has no study behind it. What matters is that systems can read your CV correctly, that you show the requested experience, and that a recruiter can see it quickly.
What does the check look at for jobs in the Netherlands?
Among other things: a language level per language (native or CEFR A1–C2; Dutch employers often ask for B2 or higher), a recognisable education level (MBO, HBO/bachelor, WO/master), a length of 1–2 pages, sensitive data such as a BSN, and where relevant a VOG, BIG registration or driving licence.
Should I include a photo on a Dutch CV?
It is optional. Many employers in the Netherlands, especially larger and international ones, do not expect one. The check mentions a photo, date of birth or nationality for information only; they never lower your grade.
Should references be on a Dutch CV?
Usually not. Dutch employers ask for references later in the process if they need them. A line such as 'references available on request' is not needed either.
Should my CV be in Dutch or English?
Use the language of the job ad. English CVs are common for international roles in the Netherlands. If you paste a job ad, the check flags when your CV and the job ad are in different languages.
Is a Dutch CV different from an international resume?
The structure is familiar, but Dutch CVs tend to be direct and practical: a short profile, clear headings, reverse-chronological experience and a readable layout matter more than design. The check tests for exactly those points.