Country guide
The Dutch CV format — what recruiters in Netherlands actually expect
A CV that works at home can fail in Netherlands. Not because of your experience — because of local conventions: photo rules, personal details, length and tone. Here is what makes a Dutch CV different — and how we rebuild yours for it.
The Dutch rules at a glance
PhotoOptional — leave out for anonymous applications
Personal detailsMinimal; availability ("per direct") valued
Length & format1–2 pages
What Dutch recruiters look for
Direct, no-frills tone; state availability and driving licence; recruiters scan in ~15 seconds
The #1 mistake applicants make in Netherlands
Boasting — Dutch CVs are sober
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