CV & resume standards in Netherlands

This is the live market data our scanner applies when a resume targets Netherlands — not an opinion piece. The local document is the CV; here is what employers there actually expect.

Photo on the CV? Optional — either is accepted

Historically common, now actively discouraged (blind-hiring trend, government guidance).

Personal data conventions

DOB declining; never marital status, religion, or BSN.

Market conventions

• • Understatement culture — factual, modest tone
• • Hobbies section still fairly common

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Source: the country-standards engine of this site's resume scanner. When the engine's data improves, this page updates with it.