5/5review translated
“It was nice that I could upload my old CV, so I didn't have to type in all the details again. The system took it over well. On top of that, I can adjust the layout completely to my own taste.”
Esther, L
CorporateOctober 2026
Blog about job applications and your resume
FeaturedAugust 6, 2026
Compensation discussion: negotiate without the awkwardness
Salary is only one part of the package. Here's how to prepare for the compensation conversation and get the most out of it beyond just base pay.
September 19, 2026
Writing a resume after 50: experience without looking dated
Your experience is your strongest asset. But a resume that starts in 1994 makes an employer do the math before they even start reading. Here's how to flip that around.
September 16, 2026
Writing a resume with no work experience: what goes on it?
An empty 'work experience' section feels like a problem. It isn't — you just have other things to show, and they belong in a different order.
September 10, 2026
How long should a resume be? One, two, or three pages
The rule is two pages, but the reason behind that rule matters more than the number. Here's when one page is better and when three is acceptable.
September 5, 2026
Tailor your resume to the job posting in ten minutes
Tailoring your resume for each job posting sounds like a lot of work. It isn't, once you know which three spots actually matter.
August 31, 2026
Why is my resume getting rejected? Four reasons
Twenty applications, zero interviews. It feels like a judgment on you, but rarely is. These are the four reasons we see most often — and what to do about them.
August 30, 2026
Working in the Netherlands as an EU worker: what to know
As an EU citizen you don't need a work permit, and the Dutch labor market is wide open to you. Here's what to arrange in advance, and the pitfalls you'd better know before signing anything.
August 29, 2026
How to make your resume stand out to employers
Recruiters don't read your resume top to bottom—they scan it in a fixed pattern. Here's what works in those few seconds, and what makes you disappear into the pile.
August 25, 2026
What should and shouldn't be on your resume? The checklist
Summary: • Photo: only professional, and skip it entirely in countries like the UK or US. • Stars and bars for skills are unreadable to ATS systems — use text labels instead. • A profile summary is fine, but keep it short and concrete — otherwise leave it out. • Date of birth and marital status no longer belong on a standard resume. • "References available upon request" is unnecessary unless specifically asked for.
August 6, 2026
Applying for jobs abroad: tailor your resume
A resume format that works in the Netherlands can actually work against you in Germany or the US. Here are the differences by country, and how to adapt your resume accordingly.
August 6, 2026
The story behind CV-Refresher
CV-Refresher was built by two people who reviewed resumes themselves, day after day. Here's what they noticed — and why they decided to do something about it.
August 6, 2026
Not sure about a new job? Here's what's holding you back
Three out of four Americans dream of a different job at some point, but most stay put. These are the doubts holding you back — and three small steps forward.
August 6, 2026
Preparing for a job interview: walk in with confidence
About 90% of interview questions can be anticipated in advance. With this four-step preparation, you'll walk in with confidence.
August 6, 2026
Writing a cover letter: 5 mistakes that halve your chances
Candidates who include a cover letter get invited for interviews almost twice as often. These are the five mistakes that ruin most cover letters.
August 6, 2026
Resume tips 2026: how to get past the ATS filter
Three-quarters of large Dutch employers screen resumes with AI before a human ever sees them. Here's how to make sure your resume gets through that filter.
August 6, 2026
Negotiating salary: don't leave money on the table
Sixty percent of employees never negotiate their salary. That costs an average of $3,000 to $8,000 per year. In four steps, learn how to actually do it.
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This is where the job application alpaca reads up on everything above. What should the next blog post be about?
Give him a click. The books here are less steady than they look.