Navigating the Dutch Healthcare Recruitment Process

Step 1: Crafting a Winning Application

We help you prepare a professional, Dutch-standard application package, which includes:

• A detailed CV

• A tailored motivation letter

Your CV

Dutch employers expect a clear, chronological CV. Together, we’ll structure yours to include:

• Personal details (name, nationality, contact info)

• Education and qualifications

• Work experience (responsibilities, accomplishments)

• Registrations (e.g., BIG-registration or eligibility)

• Language proficiency

• Relevant certifications and optional references

Motivation Letter

We’ll help you craft a compelling letter that highlights:

• Why you want to work in the Netherlands

• What you bring to the role

• Your adaptability and eagerness to integrate

✅ Tip from us: Keep it concise, sincere, and aligned with the values of Dutch healthcare—compassion, efficiency, and teamwork.

Step 2: Pre-Screening Call With Us

Once your application is ready, we arrange a pre-screening conversation. This is not an interview—it's a collaborative session to:

• Understand your goals and expectations

• Clarify role requirements and relocation questions

• Assess your readiness for language and licensing steps

✅ What to expect: A friendly but thorough conversation to align your ambitions with available roles.

Step 3: Interviews With the Employer

We coordinate and prepare you for the interview process, which often includes:

1. Initial Interview – With HR or department leaders, focused on your background and motivation.

2. Clinical/Team Interview – With medical supervisors or future colleagues, where you may discuss case scenarios or your approach to patient care.

3. Optional Site Visit or Final Interview – Some hospitals may invite you for an online tour or follow-up to confirm mutual fit.

✅ Our prep support: We’ll brief you on the organization’s culture, common interview themes, and Dutch workplace etiquette so you feel confident and informed.

Step 4: Reference Checks

When the employer is ready to proceed, they typically request two professional references. We’ll guide you on:

• Who to list

• What information to provide

• How to prepare your referees for Dutch-style communication

✅ Why it matters: References often carry significant weight in the Dutch hiring process, as employers value reliability and teamwork highly.

Step 5: Reviewing Your Offer and Signing the Contract

Once an offer is made, we help you:

• Understand the terms of your employment contract

• Clarify any legal or cultural points

• Negotiate when necessary, always in line with Dutch norms

Contracts usually include:

• Working hours (commonly 32–36 hours/week)

• Salary (in line with collective labor agreements)

• Leave entitlements and pension contributions

• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

• Language training or onboarding support

✅ We’re by your side: We’ll walk through the offer together to make sure everything is transparent and you feel secure in your decision.