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The Dutch job market has its own rules. Here is exactly how to tailor your CV to land a job in the Netherlands — in Dutch or in English.
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Create my CV in 2 minutes →Rules for a Dutch CV
- No photoUnlike in France, Dutch CVs do not include a photo. This is an anti-discrimination standard strictly followed by employers.
- Maximum 1 pageDutch recruiters are direct. A well-structured 1-page CV is consistently preferred over a 2-page one.
- English or Dutch?For multinationals and tech companies in Amsterdam: English. For local companies and SMEs: Dutch. For both: prepare 2 versions.
- Reverse chronological formatMost recent experience first. Dutch employers appreciate clarity and logical structure in a CV.
- Cover letter (motivatiebrief)Highly expected in the Netherlands, often more so than the CV itself. Personalised, concise (max 1 page), direct and to the point.
- Clear professional titleImmediately below your name, state the position you hold or are targeting: "Software Engineer | 5 years Java/Python".
The Dutch job market in numbers
| Sector | Demand | Main language |
|---|---|---|
| Tech / IT (Amsterdam, Eindhoven) | 🔥 Very high | Anglais |
| Logistics (Rotterdam, Schiphol) | ↑ High | Dutch / English |
| Finance (Amsterdam) | Stable | Anglais |
| Agriculture / Food | Stable | Dutch |
| Healthcare | ↑ High | Dutch required |
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