Which Job Sites Are Worth Putting Your CV on?

Let me set the scene for you. You have decided that it is about time to start looking for a job, and you have already begun engaging in the well-familiar but tedious process. It has been hours since you entered some words into the search bar and now your browser is plagued by endless of tabs of useless results. You are reading the job descriptions, constantly tailoring your CV to meet the requirements, only to find out that all that hard work is going to leave you disappointed. Nevertheless, there is a smart way to avoid this pesky hassle, focus on a few job sites. Below you will find several job sites that could help improve your chances at the job market while saving you time and effort.

LinkedIn.com

Besides being appointed as one of the best websites for your career by Forbes, LinkedIn is also the largest professional social networking site. It is free to become a member and you can upload your CV or résumé there. Hiring managers and recruiters worldwide use it more often than any other website in order to connect with job applicants. It is also a convenient way of finding suitable job positions and expanding your professional network.

The Muse

The Muse is a millennial-focused career site that aims to appeal to a variety of job seekers. There you can explore companies, book a career coach and most importantly – find a job you really like. Their search engine allows for filtering positions by job level, location and company size. You can also choose between remote/distant jobs, and international or domestic-based ones. It has often been reviewed as helpful by both employees and employers.

Together Abroad

Founded in 2009, Together Abroad is one of the best online multilingual job boards in the Netherlands. Its attractive design and structure are more than just good looks. It is user-friendly and has an exceptionally large amount of career content. It is able to provide you with information about employment opportunities in big Dutch companies and even prepare you for the most terrifying part of every job hunt – the interview. It has its own magazine that can give you more in-depth information about the work conditions, ethics, search tips and even daily news, concerning employment. All of this can significantly increase your chances of finding a job in the Netherlands.

Monster.com

Often recommended by The Huffington Post website is Monster.com. It is a search engine that allows you to look into companies’ profiles, upload your résumé /CV and provide you with good career resources. It is packed with free advice about cover letter writing, and it keeps you updated on the latest trends in employment and industries.

HoiTalent

HoiTalent is the largest career portal for non-Dutch speaking jobs and internships in the Netherlands. You can consult with them for free, whether it is about hassles with your current employer or regarding seeking a job. They are also able to provide you with career coaching and help you search for open employment positions in various Dutch companies. You can filter the results by type, background, languages, location, your previous work experience, and academic degree. It is appreciated for its provision of development opportunities and has a high – trust rank among employees.


In conclusion, there are myriad of online job sites that are able to help you in finding vacancies in the Netherlands, and many of them can also provide useful information about the application process and the preparation of CV/résumé. Instead of scrambling through endless search results, focusing on several websites might be the smarter way of acquiring the much-wanted employment position.

Good luck!

Nesrin Nazlieva

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