Is the CV builder really free?
Yes. Filling in, downloading as a PDF and downloading again later are free. There is no trial and we never ask for payment details to download. At the bottom of your CV there is a small watermark saying it was made with the free Will Werk CV builder. If you want to support the CV builder, you pay a one-off 2.50 euros and get your CV without the watermark; that is optional.
Do I need an account?
No. For the PDF we only ask for an email address so Will can send it. If you want Will to tell you about matching jobs, you tick a box yourself; it is off by default.
What is an ATS-friendly CV?
An ATS is software employers use to receive and search applications. It reads a CV best when everything is in one column, with plain headings and real text instead of bars, icons or images. All our templates are built that way. In Sidebar the side column is plain text in the PDF, right after your name and job title, so the system reads it properly too.
Should I put a photo on my CV?
In the Netherlands and much of Europe a photo is not needed and is becoming less common. So a photo is optional: you can add one to any template yourself, or leave it out. Your date of birth doesn't need to be on it either.
What happens to my data?
Your draft is stored only in your own browser. If you upload your old CV, Will reads it to fill in the fields, with your name and contact details shielded. Without the tick box the email contains a download link that works for 7 days; after that we delete your CV.
Can I edit my CV later?
Yes. On the same computer your draft is still there. To continue on another device, save a backup and load it there.
Can I make a CV in Dutch?
Yes. Set Language of your CV at the top to NL. If you write your text in Dutch, Will keeps it in Dutch.
Where can I make a CV that is really free?
Here. Many CV builders let you fill in for free and only charge when you download, often with a trial that turns into a subscription. At Will Werk filling in, downloading as a PDF and editing later are free, without an account and without payment details.
What does a good, simple CV look like?
One or two pages, with your name and contact details at the top, then a short summary, your work experience from new to old, your education and your skills. Plain headings, no tables or charts, and a few lines per job about what you did. The Basic template is made for that.
What should I leave off my CV?
Your social security number, a photo if it isn't needed, your date of birth, marital status, religion or salary. Also no reasons for leaving a job and nothing you can't back up.
Can I make a CV without work experience?
Yes. Choose the Starter template: your skills and education come first. Side jobs, internships, volunteering and school projects count as experience too.
