Netherlands CV format and application guidance
Use a concise CV and a motivation letter tied to the vacancy.
- Document
- CV
- Photograph
- Check the vacancy; avoid assumptions
- Length
- Normally up to two pages
- Language
- Use the language requested in the vacancy
- Instructions
- Employer requirements take precedence
Preparing your CV for the Netherlands
EURES recommends a targeted CV, normally no more than two A4 pages, with specific experience and dates. Its guidance favours Dutch for the application letter unless another language is indicated. The employer’s posting is the starting point for the language decision.
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Explain why this particular position matches your experience. A motivation letter should add context about the fit rather than repeat every CV bullet. Keep skills you are learning distinct from skills you have used independently.
A practical writing example
For a logistics role, a motivation paragraph could connect your experience coordinating delivery exceptions with the employer’s stated need for carrier communication. Do not claim knowledge of its internal operations that the advert does not provide.
This is an illustrative writing example. Use only details that reflect your own experience.
Sources and further guidance
Sources checked 22 September 2026. Conventions can vary by employer and role; official services define their own current requirements.
Examples to adapt to your role
These examples can help you describe relevant experience. Adapt the document to the requirements of the role in the Netherlands.
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