Write direct bullet points and state WO, HBO or MBO credentials clearly
Recruiters in the Netherlands prefer concise, factual descriptions over inflated adjectives. Begin with a brief two-to-three sentence profile (Profiel) stating your core discipline and years of experience, then list Werkervaring (Work Experience) in reverse chronological order with consistent MM-yyyy dates, employer names and specific project outcomes.
Under Opleiding (Education), state clearly whether your Dutch qualification comes from a research university (WO — Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs), a university of applied sciences (HBO — Hoger Beroepsonderwijs) or vocational education (MBO), or give the exact title of your international degree alongside honest CEFR language levels for Dutch and English.
