Your activities aside from work and studying are very important for Dutch employers, so make sure to elaborate on your voluntary work experience and civic responsibilities. Mention what have you gained from that experience in terms of new skills and knowledge and make it relevant for the job.

Highlight your IT skills, language(s) proficiency and any additional training that is relevant to the job. Emphasise such skills as intercultural communication, business awareness, teamwork, project-management skills, ability to think outside-the-box – these skills are highly valued by Dutch companies.

Including references on a CV is not customary for the Netherlands; however you should be prepared to have a list of referees during a job interview.