About this template
The Netherlands template is a Dutch CV in Inter on two A4 pages, opening with a four-line persoonlijk profiel and a Werkervaring block in reverse chronological order. No photo by default, languages graded on the CEFR scale and tulip orange accent on dates. Suits English-speaking candidates targeting Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht and Eindhoven.
Who is it for?
It fits candidates targeting the Dutch market — Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven — in banking (ING, Rabobank, ABN AMRO), scaleups (Adyen, Booking.com, Mollie, Picnic, Bunq), energy (Shell, Vopak, Eneco), agribusiness (Heineken, FrieslandCampina, Ahold Delhaize) and Randstad subsidiaries of multinationals. Junior to senior profiles where directness and quantified impact in the persoonlijk profiel count more than ornamentation.
How to use it
The persoonlijk profiel opens the document in four to six lines — that is the Dutch convention, not an Anglo-Saxon personal statement. Direct, factual tone, no superlatives. Reverse chronology on Werkervaring. No photo, no date of birth, no family status — NL conventions strictly apply equality recruitment. The languages block notes English, Dutch, French in CEFR (A1-C2). For an Amsterdam finance role (Adyen, Booking, ING), mention regulated certifications (DSI, AFM) if applicable. Indicate 30%-ruling status for expats if applicable.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dutch indispensable for Amsterdam?
For most Tech, Finance and International business roles in Amsterdam, English alone is enough — Amsterdam is one of the most English-friendly cities in Europe and many scaleups (Adyen, Booking.com, Mollie) operate entirely in English. For local client-facing roles, administrations and certain retail banking roles (ING retail, Rabobank), Dutch is required.
What is the 30%-ruling and should I mention it?
It is a Dutch tax exemption for qualified expats: 30% of salary is tax-exempt for five years. If you are already a beneficiary (or eligible), mention it: « 30%-ruling eligible / currently held until 2027 ». It is a negotiable asset and some employers reserve handling the formalities for strategic profiles.
Why no photo in the Netherlands?
Equality recruitment is a strict norm in the Netherlands, particularly in scaleups and multinationals. The photo is seen as a bias vector (age, gender, origin) and its omission is expected. For public administrations and traditional banking, the photo remains tolerated but never required.
