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How to create your resume for applying for a job in the Netherlands

Submitted by Expat from the… on

When you found the dream job in the Netherlands you want to apply for, you want to show you have the skills for the job. You can be creative in showing your skills on your resume. Remember that mostly the skills wanted in a job advertisement is a wishlist and you don't have to check all the boxes. As an expat coming to the Netherlands you want to make the best impression. 

Lets start with skills you have gained from previous jobs. If its regarding specific techniques or skill you can explain how and in what project you have use that technique or skill. If you don't have the experience yet, you can very easily take a course and put the course on you're resume. 

Highly skilled migrant

Submitted by Expat from the… on

I came to the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant from outside of EU. Today I will tell you more about a highly skilled migrant. If you meet the following requirements and conditions you are regarded as a highly skilled migrant in the Netherlands:
Requirements
• You do not have the nationality of an EU/EEA country or Switzerland.

• You live outside the Netherlands.

• You have an employment contract with a company located outside the EU.

• You are going to be transferred as a manager, specialist or trainee to a branch in the Netherlands.

Conditions