Episode 1

01. What's Wrong with Your CV? A recruiter's honest take after 1,000+ CVs

Feeling invisible in the job market? You’re not alone, and your CV might be the reason. In this episode, I share the top mistakes I see in thousands of CVs (especially from expats) and how to fix them for the Dutch and European job market.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

  • Why most CVs get ignored after just 6 seconds — and how to fix that
  • The ideal CV length recruiters actually want to see
  • What to cut, what to keep, and what to never add
  • The truth about CV design
  • How to write clear bullet points that show real impact
  • A quick guide to adapting your international CV to Dutch/European standards
  • My honest opinion on Europass, CV photos, weird job titles, and cover letters

This episode is perfect for ambitious expats in the Netherlands or Europe who are applying to jobs and not hearing back — and want to finally stand out with a better CV.

If this episode helped, tag me on LinkedIn or send me a message, I’d love to hear your thoughts or answer your CV questions in a future episode.

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The Mindset Recruiter Show
Job search advice, recruiter secrets, and mindset shifts - from an expat recruiter in the Netherlands.

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Davide Puleri

I am an Italian Recruiter living in the Netherlands. I work for a recruitment agency in Amsterdam and I am the host of The Mindset Recruiter Show, where I share job tips combined with some mindset tools for expats like me.

I’m not just a Recruiter, outside of work, I’m a normal guy who loves music, singing, baking healthy treats, travelling, and staying active through fitness. These things keep me balanced, especially when life gets hectic.

This podcast is not about being perfect, but it’s about growing together, step by step, through real conversations and some nice practical advice.