CV or Resume in the Netherlands?

Focus less on labels and more on recruiter expectations: clear structure, role relevance, and language match with the vacancy.

Decision framework

  • Read the vacancy language and required documents first.
  • For Dutch market roles, use a concise CV format.
  • For international teams, English CV is usually accepted.
  • Keep one master CV and tailor a copy per vacancy.
  • Match terminology and skill keywords from the job post.