How the resume translator works
Sign in and select a text-based PDF of up to 10 MB. WerkCV extracts the resume text and maps details such as contact information, roles, dates, education, skills and languages into editable CV fields.
The formatter then reorganizes those fields into a Dutch-style CV draft while keeping the source language. The result is saved to your account and can be opened directly in the editor.
This is an assisted import, not a final application document. Review every name, date, role and bullet before sending the CV to an employer.
- Input: one PDF resume, up to 10 MB.
- Output: a structured, editable CV draft in a WerkCV template.
- Next step: verify the imported content and tailor it to the vacancy.
What changes—and what stays
The translator changes structure and emphasis rather than translating your writing into another language. It creates a fresh CV layout, so the visual design of the uploaded PDF is not preserved.
The formatter is instructed to retain the facts already present in your resume. Because automated extraction can still make mistakes, the editor remains the place to confirm the final version.
- Changes: section order, layout, summary emphasis and the presentation of existing experience.
- Stays: source language, employers, roles, education, skills and factual achievements.
- Not preserved: the original PDF design, columns, fonts, graphics and page composition.
Most useful next steps
- See the full Netherlands CV format and section-order guide — Use the detailed guide when you want the reasoning behind the generated structure.
Review and improve the generated draft
Start by checking the imported contact details, employers, role titles and dates against the source PDF. Scanned pages, unusual columns and complex tables can reduce extraction accuracy.
Next, check that rewritten bullets still express what you actually did. Keep useful measurements and scope, remove generic wording, and never accept a claim you could not explain in an interview.
Finally, tailor the profile, headline and strongest recent bullets to one vacancy. The translator does not know the requirements of a job unless you add that context yourself in the editor.
- Compare every imported date and factual detail with the original PDF.
- Keep only edits that preserve the meaning of your experience.
- Tailor the final headline, profile and skills to the vacancy.
- Preview the complete PDF before downloading or applying.
Example bullet structure
- Action: what you changed or built.
- Scope: team, process, customers, or budget affected.
- Outcome: measurable result or visible quality improvement.
Most useful next steps
- Compare the Dutch-style template approach — Use the template route if you prefer to build the CV manually instead of importing a PDF.
- Compare layouts for the imported draft — Choose a different template after the resume content has been converted.
Make the result easier for an ATS to parse
The generated draft uses structured fields, clear headings and selectable text. Those choices reduce common parsing risks, but no layout can guarantee acceptance by every applicant tracking system.
Use vacancy terms only when they truthfully describe your experience. The translator creates the starting structure; it does not replace a vacancy-specific review.
- Keep contact details and core experience in normal text.
- Use clear role titles, section labels and consistent dates.
- Avoid adding complex tables, charts or text inside images.
- Export the reviewed version as a clean PDF unless the employer requests another format.
Most useful next steps
- Tailor the imported CV to ATS keywords — Use the keyword guide after you have checked the converted structure and facts.
File handling and privacy
WerkCV processes the uploaded PDF to extract its text. Relevant CV text may be processed through the OpenAI API for the import and formatting functions you start.
The structured result is saved as a CV document linked to your account. Upload only information you want processed for this service, and use the privacy page for details about service providers, retention and deletion requests.
- Your CV is not automatically published as a public web page.
- The editable structured draft becomes part of your WerkCV account.
- You can request deletion of your CV or account data.
Most useful next steps
- Read the WerkCV privacy policy — See how uploads, saved CV data and AI-assisted processing are handled.
Quick checklist
- ✓Names, contact details, employers, roles and dates match the source PDF.
- ✓The source language has been retained throughout the draft.
- ✓Every rewritten claim remains factually accurate.
- ✓The profile and strongest bullets are tailored to the target vacancy.
- ✓Section headings and dates are clear and consistent.
- ✓The complete CV has been checked in preview before export.
FAQ
Which files can I use with the resume translator?+
This translator accepts PDF files up to 10 MB. Text-based PDFs give the importer the clearest source; scanned pages and complex visual layouts may require more manual correction.
Does WerkCV translate my resume into Dutch?+
No. The tool keeps the source language and converts the content into a Dutch-style CV structure. An English resume therefore becomes an English-language CV with Dutch-market organization.
Will the converted CV keep my original design?+
No. WerkCV extracts the content and places it in a new editable template. The original fonts, columns, graphics and page composition are not copied.
Where is the converted resume saved?+
The structured, editable CV draft is saved to your signed-in WerkCV account. It is not automatically published as a public page.
Should I review the converted CV before applying?+
Yes. Automated extraction and rewriting can make mistakes, especially with scans, tables and unusual columns. Check every factual detail and tailor the final draft to the vacancy.
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