The Netherlands has 380,000+ open positions right now. 🇳🇱
5 recruitment agencies that specialize in placing international candidates:
Randstad • Adecco • Michael Page • Undutchables • Hays
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[You are not getting interviews in Netherlands. And it is probably not your experience — it is your CV format.
Dutch recruiters spend just 10 to 15 seconds on an initial CV scan. In those seconds, most international CVs lose the recruiter before they even read the experience section.
Here is what kills most applications:
❌ 3–4 page dense CV — Dutch standard is maximum 2 pages
❌ No professional photo — expected in Netherlands, unlike UK or US
❌ Objective statement at top — replace with a 3-line professional summary
❌ „Responsible for managing...“ — Dutch recruiters want results, not responsibilities
❌ Generic CV sent to every job — Dutch recruiters expect precision. They want to see you understand the role, the company, and the skills required. Going Expat
The fix is simple once you know what they expect.
✅ Maximum 2 pages
✅ Professional headshot
✅ Achievement-based bullets with numbers
✅ Keywords from the job description throughout
✅ Specific motivation letter for every application
I have built a complete Dutch CV template + cover letter template inside my Netherlands Ready guide — everything verified, ready to use.
Comment NETHERLANDS and I’ll send you the link. 👇
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