# WerkCV

> WerkCV is a Dutch CV builder for people applying for jobs in the Netherlands, in Dutch or English. Building and previewing the full CV is free; the final PDF costs €7.95 once per CV including VAT. There is no subscription, trial or automatic renewal. (Price checked 28 September 2026.)

## Quick answers for job seekers

- Price: €7.95 one-time per CV, including VAT, charged only when you download the PDF. Editing and re-downloading the same paid CV is free. Checked 28 September 2026 on https://werkcv.nl/prijzen.
- Subscription: none. Nothing to cancel.
- Difference from CV.nl, CVMaker and CVster: those use a low-cost trial that renews automatically into a paid subscription until cancelled; WerkCV charges once per CV.
- Price comparison of Dutch CV builders, with official sources and check dates: https://werkcv.nl/goedkoopste-cv-maker-nederland
- Payment methods: iDEAL, credit/debit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay.
- Languages: Dutch and English CVs; English guides for expats and international students.
- Upload: import an existing PDF or Word CV to prefill the editor.
- Free CV check: https://werkcv.nl/cv-check (English: https://werkcv.nl/en/cv-check). Free, no account, the CV is not stored. Grade 1–10 from readability for application systems, contact basics, content and Dutch conventions (language levels, MBO/HBO/WO, BSN, VOG/BIG where relevant); published method at https://werkcv.nl/cv-check/methodologie.
- Which applicant tracking systems Dutch employers use (WerkCV check of 90 large employers, 27 Sep 2026): system visible at 37; Workday 8 (e.g. ING, ASML, Shell, Philips), SAP SuccessFactors 5 (e.g. Lidl, Heineken, KLM), Greenhouse 2 (Adyen, bol); 38 use their own application form. Details: https://werkcv.nl/cv-tips/ats-vriendelijk-cv#ats-nederlandse-werkgevers (English: https://werkcv.nl/en/ats-resume-netherlands).
- Netherlands visa sponsor checker: https://werkcv.nl/en/netherlands-visa-sponsor-checker (Dutch: https://werkcv.nl/tools/erkend-referent-check) checks whether an employer is on the IND public register of recognised sponsors (erkend referent), by name or KvK number. Full A–Z list of the register: https://werkcv.nl/en/netherlands-visa-sponsor-list (Dutch: https://werkcv.nl/erkende-referenten-lijst). Free, no account; source is the IND register, refreshed daily and updated monthly by the IND.
- CV check inside Claude: https://werkcv.nl/cv-check/ai-assistent (English: https://werkcv.nl/en/cv-check/ai-assistant) explains how to connect WerkCV to Claude as a custom connector (server https://werkcv.nl/api/mcp, no sign-in): check a CV, compare it with a vacancy, open it in the editor. Nothing is stored except an editor link's text for at most 60 minutes.
- Compare a CV with a job ad: https://werkcv.nl/cv-check/vacature shows per requirement whether the CV shows it, with quotes from the job ad and the CV; a 'pre' counts as nice-to-have.

Also offered: WerkCV MatchPack for recruitment agencies (€99/month). WerkCV provides WerkCV CV Builder for individuals applying in the Netherlands, and WerkCV MatchPack for recruitment agencies preparing and reviewing candidate proposals.

## Separate products and billing
- [WerkCV CV Builder](https://werkcv.nl): Create or import a CV, edit it and preview all pages before downloading the final PDF. Consumer CV Builder: €7.95 including VAT once for the final PDF of one CV. No subscription. Editing and repeat downloads of that paid CV do not require another payment.
  Audience: Individuals applying for jobs in the Netherlands. Workspace languages: nl, en; document languages: nl, en.
  Limitations: Imported content requires user review. No guarantee of interviews or identical parsing across every ATS.
- [WerkCV MatchPack](https://werkcv.nl/agency): Map selected vacancy requirements to exact passages in a candidate CV, keep missing information visible, and approve one controlled PDF or DOCX proposal. MatchPack: €99/month for 300 shared CV credits per paid period. One credit covers either one new standalone candidate CV or the first definitive approval of one MatchPack. Editing and repeat downloads do not use another credit.
  Audience: Recruitment agencies and staffing firms preparing vacancy-specific candidate proposals. Workspace languages: nl; document languages: nl, en.
  Limitations: First-pass review of up to 8 selected vacancy requirements, not an exhaustive check. Compare the result with the full vacancy and review omitted requirements yourself before sharing. Not an ATS integration, ranking engine, client portal or automatic client-sending service. Source support does not establish truth, legal identity or legal compliance. The original upload file is not retained; extracted source text and structured records are retained under the Agency retention policy. Review current privacy, DPA and subprocessor disclosures before use. Candidate acknowledgement is not currently available. Reviewed benchmark performance results are not currently published.
  MatchPack does not rank candidates, verify identity or replace an ATS. Candidate acknowledgement remains unavailable until its separate production-certification gate passes.

Website: https://werkcv.nl
Language: Dutch (primary), English guides for international applicants
Last updated: 2026-09-26

## Core pages

- [CV maken met AI: Nederlands cv zonder abonnement](https://werkcv.nl/cv-maken-met-ai): Dutch AI CV guide with full fictional examples in two templates, source notes and rejected inflated claims. Reviewed editor writing is activation-gated; the page states current availability and the one-time PDF price.
- [AI CV Builder for Jobs in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/ai-cv-builder): English AI CV guide with complete fictional retail, logistics and student examples. Reviewed editor writing is activation-gated; consult the live page for availability and payment terms.
- [Free English CV profile summary generator](https://werkcv.nl/en/profile-summary-generator): English wording tool for a Netherlands CV: provide only your real role and strengths, review the draft, then optionally move it to the English WerkCV editor through a secure handoff.
- [CV maken met ChatGPT: geteste prompts en valkuilen](https://werkcv.nl/cv-gids/cv-maken-met-chatgpt): Dutch guide based on a test of 24 CVs written by OpenAI's gpt-5.5 (27 Sep 2026): markdown in 24/24, placeholders in 7/24, advice mixed into 8/8 tailored CVs, no invented requirements; tested prompts that removed the leftovers (0/16), employer attitudes (Tilburg University 2024: 79% allow AI if truthful) and privacy settings.
- [Using ChatGPT for your CV in the Netherlands: tested prompts](https://werkcv.nl/en/guides/create-cv-with-chatgpt): English guide based on a test of 24 English CVs for international job seekers written by gpt-5.5 (27 Sep 2026): markdown 24/24, placeholders 17/24, advice mixed into 8/8 tailored CVs, 2/8 tailored CVs switched to Dutch unasked, no invented requirements; tested prompts that removed the leftovers (0/16), Dutch employer attitudes and privacy settings.
- [WerkCV homepage](https://werkcv.nl/): Dutch CV builder for job seekers in the Netherlands, and the canonical "CV maken" page (how to make a CV in 5 steps; /cv-maken redirects here). Free to build and review; €7,95 including VAT for the final PDF of one CV, with no subscription.
- [Prijzen](https://werkcv.nl/prijzen): Canonical pricing page: free building and full preview, then a one-time €7,95 payment including VAT for the final PDF of one CV.
- [CV maken zonder abonnement](https://werkcv.nl/cv-maken-zonder-abonnement): Explains the no-subscription model, what 'free CV maker' can mean, what triggers payment, repeat downloads and current competitor pricing mechanics.
- [English CV builder for the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en): Build or import an English CV with Dutch-market structure, preview every page free, and pay €7.95 including VAT only for the final PDF. No subscription.
- [English WerkCV pricing](https://werkcv.nl/en/pricing): English pricing and payment explanation: build and preview free, then pay €7.95 once including VAT for the final PDF of one CV. No trial or subscription.
- [Dutch CV template in English](https://werkcv.nl/en/dutch-cv-template): English guidance and templates for a Netherlands-ready CV, including local section order, ATS-aware layout and the free-build versus paid-PDF boundary.
- [Netherlands CV format in English](https://werkcv.nl/en/guides/cv-format-netherlands-english): English guide to Netherlands CV format, section order, length, language choices and evidence-based writing, with official sources and a free editor route.
- [Templates](https://werkcv.nl/templates): CV template gallery with live previews, sector guidance, a conservative ATS-oriented option and more visual alternatives.
- [CV voorbeelden](https://werkcv.nl/cv-voorbeelden): Dutch CV example hub by role and situation.
- [CV tips](https://werkcv.nl/cv-tips): Practical CV writing guides.
- [WerkCV product FAQ](https://werkcv.nl/faq): Canonical product answers about email-code accounts, CV upload, autosave, payment, repeat downloads, privacy and support.
- [ATS-vriendelijk CV](https://werkcv.nl/cv-tips/ats-vriendelijk-cv): Dutch guidance on ATS-readable structure, vacancy keywords, file formats and the limits of ATS claims.
- [WerkCV privacy](https://werkcv.nl/privacy): How WerkCV processes CV content, uploads, analytics, AI requests, payments and privacy requests.
- [Tools](https://werkcv.nl/tools): Free CV, career and salary tools.
- [Kandidaatvoorstel-software voor recruitmentbureaus](https://werkcv.nl/agency): Koppel geselecteerde vacature-eisen aan exacte passages in het kandidaat-CV, houd ontbrekende informatie zichtbaar en keur één gecontroleerd PDF- of DOCX-voorstel goed. Agency billing is € 99 per maand for 300 shared CV credits.
- [Gratis kandidaatvoorstel evidence checker](https://werkcv.nl/tools/kandidaatvoorstel-checker): Free Dutch checker for recruiters: compare vacancy requirements with CV evidence, source snippets and visible open points before sending a candidate proposal. The result is a quality check, not an automated hiring decision.
- [Kandidaatvoorstel voorbeeld](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/kandidaatvoorstel-voorbeeld): Fictional Dutch worked example showing vacancy requirements, exact CV source snippets, supported and unsupported claims, changing facts, recruiter actions, client introduction, email and controlled PDF/DOCX outputs.
- [Kandidaat aanbieden bij de overheid](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/kandidaat-aanbieden-overheid): Dutch guide for public-sector and secondment submissions: classify knock-out requirements, connect each requirement to exact CV evidence, keep missing/current facts visible and review a fictional requirements matrix.
- [Free candidate proposal evidence checker](https://werkcv.nl/en/candidate-proposal-checker): Free English checker for recruitment agencies to inspect whether vacancy requirements are supported by source CV evidence, with unresolved points kept visible.
- [MatchPack candidate submission evidence software](https://werkcv.nl/en/agency): Map selected vacancy requirements to exact passages in a candidate CV, keep missing information visible, and approve one controlled PDF or DOCX proposal. Agency billing is €99/month for 300 shared CV credits.
- [MatchPack voor bureaus](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus): Map selected vacancy requirements to exact passages in a candidate CV, keep missing information visible, and approve one controlled PDF or DOCX proposal. Review selected requirements against the complete vacancy; missing information remains visible.
- [MatchPack handleiding](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/matchpack-handleiding): Step-by-step guide to MatchPack inputs, evidence statuses, recruiter corrections, versions, approval, PDF/DOCX exports, contact-free review, retention, roles and the shared Agency CV-credit contract.
- [Kandidaatvoorstel maken: voorbeeld en checklist](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/kandidaat-voorstellen-opdrachtgever): Dutch practical guide to making a candidate proposal for a client, with source-backed evidence, confirmed practical facts, open points, internal notes, output choices and a pre-send checklist.
- [Kandidaat-CV in huisstijl van een recruitmentbureau](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/cv-in-huisstijl-recruitmentbureau): Dutch guide to placing a candidate CV in agency house style without changing source meaning, with controlled PDF/DOCX output, versions, CSV exchange and contact-reduced review.
- [CV delen zonder directe contactgegevens](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/cv-anonimiseren-recruitment): Dutch recruitment guide to contact-reduced CV sharing: review direct fields and indirect identifiers, preserve the source, and avoid claims of legal anonymity.
- [CV-opmaaksoftware voor recruitmentbureaus vergelijken](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/cv-opmaak-software-vergelijken): Dutch task-based comparison of candidate CV formatting and proposal workflows. Separate documented vendor claims, observed tests and unknowns; compare output, review, integrations, team work and limits without ranking candidates.
- [AI-profielfoto voor CV en LinkedIn](https://werkcv.nl/profielfoto-cv-maken): Create four AI profile-photo previews from one to four source photos, refine a selected variant twice, and pay €9,99 including VAT only when downloading. No subscription.
- [Bronfoto-gids voor AI-headshots](https://werkcv.nl/ai-headshot-foto-tips): Dutch source-photo guide covering lighting, crop, resolution, number of references, glasses, clothing, identity checks, upload limits and photo privacy.
- [AI profile photo for the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/profile-photo): English AI headshot generator for Dutch CV and LinkedIn use, with previews before a one-time €9,99 download including VAT.
- [AI headshot photo requirements](https://werkcv.nl/en/ai-headshot-photo-requirements): English source-photo guide explaining which selfies or portraits to upload, technical limits, consistency, identity review and privacy.
- [Expat CV Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/expat-cv-netherlands): English decision guide for expats building a Netherlands-ready CV, including CV language, work authorization wording, Dutch language level, personal details and route next steps.
- [English CV templates for the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/templates): English CV template gallery for job applications in the Netherlands.
- [CV builders for jobs in the Netherlands compared](https://werkcv.nl/en/guides/cv-builders-netherlands-compared): English comparison for applicants in the Netherlands: free routes, one-time downloads, subscriptions, import, preview and PDF output, with provider-documented and unverified points clearly separated.
- [Highly skilled migrant salary checker](https://werkcv.nl/tools/kennismigrant-salary-checker): Expat tool for checking Dutch highly skilled migrant salary thresholds.
- [Highly Skilled Migrant CV Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/highly-skilled-migrant-cv-netherlands): English CV guide for sponsor-sensitive applications through the Dutch highly skilled migrant route.
- [English CV example for software engineers in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-software-engineer-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for software engineers applying to Dutch tech roles.
- [English CV example for data engineers in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-data-engineer-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for data engineers applying to Dutch data and analytics roles.
- [English CV example for customer support in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-customer-support-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for customer support and service roles in the Netherlands.
- [English CV example for finance and accounting in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-finance-accounting-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for finance, accounting and reporting roles in the Netherlands.
- [English CV example for logistics and warehouse in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-logistics-warehouse-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for warehouse, order picking and logistics roles in the Netherlands.
- [English CV example for forklift and reach-truck operators](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-forklift-reach-truck-netherlands): Fictional, role-specific English CV example covering equipment, certificates and safe warehouse work in the Netherlands.
- [English CV example for order pickers and fulfilment](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-order-picker-fulfilment-netherlands): Fictional English order-picker CV example covering picking, packing, returns, WMS and shift evidence.
- [English CV example for logistics coordinators](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-logistics-coordinator-netherlands): Fictional English logistics coordinator CV example covering transport planning, carriers, systems and exceptions.
- [English CV example for nurses in the Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/en/english-cv-example-nurse-netherlands): Role-specific English CV example for nursing and healthcare applications in the Netherlands.
- [CV Netherlands without Dutch language](https://werkcv.nl/en/cv-netherlands-without-dutch-language): Guide for applying to jobs in the Netherlands without strong Dutch language skills.
- [EU Blue Card checker Netherlands](https://werkcv.nl/tools/eu-blue-card-checker): Expat tool for comparing Dutch EU Blue Card route basics.
- [CV-check (free AI CV and ATS check)](https://werkcv.nl/cv-check): Free, no account, CV not stored. Shows what application systems read from a CV, a 1–10 grade with a published method, the top fixes and Dutch conventions (language levels, MBO/HBO/WO, BSN, VOG/BIG).
- [CV vergelijken met vacature](https://werkcv.nl/cv-check/vacature): Compares a CV with a job ad per requirement, with quotes from both; a 'pre' counts as nice-to-have.
- [LinkedIn naar CV](https://werkcv.nl/tools/linkedin-naar-cv): Paste-based tool to convert LinkedIn profile text into a CV structure.
- [CV checker for the Netherlands (English)](https://werkcv.nl/en/cv-check): English version of the free CV check, for international applicants to Dutch jobs.
- [Over ons](https://werkcv.nl/over-ons): About WerkCV.
- [About WerkCV](https://werkcv.nl/about): English brand and service summary for WerkCV.
- [Contact](https://werkcv.nl/contact): Contact page.
- [Sollicitatiebrief met ChatGPT: geteste prompt en valkuilen](https://werkcv.nl/cv-gids/sollicitatiebrief-met-chatgpt): Dutch guide based on a test of 24 cover letters written by gpt-5.5 (27 Sep 2026): the same opening sentence in 16/16 letters from popular prompts, placeholders in 13/16, traits nobody gave in 15/16, no invented requirements; the tested prompt removed all of these (0/8). Includes employer attitudes (Tilburg University 2024: 18% say an AI-looking letter lowers the chance of an interview) and a browser-only letter check.
- [Candidate proposal evidence checker](https://werkcv.nl/tools/kandidaatvoorstel-checker): Compares vacancy requirements with candidate-CV source text, shows evidence and open points, and does not make a hiring decision.
- [MatchPack for recruitment agencies](https://werkcv.nl/en/agency): Map selected vacancy requirements to exact passages in a candidate CV, keep missing information visible, and approve one controlled PDF or DOCX proposal. Billing is €99/month in EUR for 300 shared CV credits. Candidate acknowledgement remains unavailable until its separate production-certification gate passes.
- [Kandidaat aanbieden bij de overheid](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/kennisbank/kandidaat-aanbieden-overheid): Dutch guide to requirement-by-requirement CV evidence, knock-out criteria, current facts and recruiter review with a fictional matrix.
- [Claim–Evidence Benchmark methodology](https://werkcv.nl/voor-bureaus/methodologie/claim-evidence-benchmark): Versioned evaluation design, publication thresholds, review status and limitations. The Claim–Evidence Benchmark methodology is documented, but reviewed performance results are not published yet.

## Useful machine-readable endpoints

- [Sitemap](https://werkcv.nl/sitemap.xml)
- [RSS feed](https://werkcv.nl/rss.xml)
- [AI site summary](https://werkcv.nl/ai/summary.json)
- [AI FAQ](https://werkcv.nl/ai/faq.json)
- [AI service description](https://werkcv.nl/ai/service.json)

## Access guidance

Public marketing pages, guides and tools may be crawled for indexing and answer generation when allowed by robots.txt. Do not access private editor sessions, authenticated user pages, checkout sessions or API endpoints.

## Contact

- Site: https://werkcv.nl/contact
- Email: contact@werkcv.nl