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Start with creating your professional CV

Crafting a CV may sound daunting, especially if you’re new to the professional world or seeking employment abroad. However, it’s the crucial first step toward securing part-time jobs, internships, or your dream career.

Our CV Builder is tailored to meet the need of students, designed to make your CV looks professional among Dutch employers.

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HOW TO make your cv stands out

1. Include a Photo

It’s common to include a professional photo at the beginning of a Dutch CV. Select a high-quality photo with a plain background. This exclude selfies.

2. Personal Information

Mention your contact information including home address, LinkedIn account, educational background, extra courses that are relevant to the roles, including your thesis when relevant.

3. Objective Statement

Craft a specific objective statement describing your career aspirations and suitability for the position. Briefly mention how this role can help you achieve your objective.

4. Work/organizational experiences

Briefly elaborate your experiences in bullet points. Previous work experiences, such as internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer work by shortly including accomplishments and responsibilities on every experience.

If you have some ideas about the roles you’re aiming for, it’s best to refer to the job listing and highlight relevant experiences and qualities that are listed.

5. Skills

Indicate language proficiency, computer skills, and relevant certifications or courses.

6. Update your LinkedIn account

Dutch employers are mostly active on LinkedIn. If you haven’t had LinkedIn yet, time to activate your account and start posting contents from time to time.