Netherlands CV Format: Practical Rules

Keep your CV direct, role-specific, and easy to scan. Dutch hiring teams value clarity over visual noise.

Section order

  1. Contact details and role headline.
  2. Short profile summary.
  3. Work experience with results.
  4. Education and certifications.
  5. Skills, tools, and language levels.

Format checklist

  • Start with a focused headline and contact details.
  • Write a short profile summary matching the vacancy.
  • List experience in reverse-chronological order.
  • Use bullet points with measurable outcomes.
  • Keep formatting clean and submit as PDF.