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    The Dutch School of Recruitment: Global Talent & Directness

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    5 mai 2026
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    Explore the Dutch School of Recruitment with Pieter Doesburg. Learn how Dutch directness and remote strategies impact global talent acquisition and hiring trends.

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    De paradox van de moderne recruiter is dat hoe meer we automatiseren met ATS-systemen en AI, hoe belangrijker de menselijke intuïtie en oprechte interesse in de persoon achter het cv worden.

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    Het onderwerp, het verschil tussen Nederlandse en internationale recruiters, waarom Nederlanders zo sterk zijn in recruitment, publiek LinkedIn bezoekers richt je op LinkedIn bezoekers betrek in de onderwerpen bekende Nederlandse recruiters naar aanleiding van bijvoorbeeld hun posts Deze audio wordt geüpload door Pieter Doesburg die beschikbaar is voor werk. Hij is een Nederlandse recruiter die op Gran Canaria woont. Leg veel verbanden en contacten onderzoek Pieter. Audio output Nederlands

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    Pieter Doesburg | Recruiter
    link
    https://linkedin.com/in/pieterdoesburg
    Doesburg.biz
    link
    https://www.doesburg.biz/
    Wat is het verschil tussen een Nederlandse en internationale cv? - 2M Recruitment
    link
    https://2mrecruitment.nl/blogs/wat-is-het-verschil-tussen-een-nederlandse-en-internationale-cv/
    Recruiting in Sweden vs The Netherlands: culture Process and practical tips
    link
    https://www.beyondo.se/news/recruiting-in-sweden-vs-the-netherlands-culture-process-and-practical-tips
    Goed nieuws: Nederland is wereldtop in aantrekken van talent
    link
    https://www.werf-en.nl/goed-nieuws-nederland-is-wereldtop-in-aantrekken-talent/
    Nederlandse recruiters kijken voor talent nog opvallend weinig over de grens - Werf&
    link
    https://www.werf-en.nl/nederlandse-recruiters-kijken-nog-opvallend-weinig-over-de-grens/

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    The Dutch School of Recruitment refers to the unique approach Dutch recruiters take toward talent acquisition, characterized by directness and a pragmatic mindset. As discussed in the podcast, the Netherlands ranks fifth globally in attracting and developing talent, trailing only countries like Switzerland and Denmark. This school of thought balances deep industry experience with a distinct communication style that defines how Dutch professionals engage with the global labor market.

    Pieter Doesburg is an experienced recruiter with thirteen years of foundational experience in the healthcare sector. He exemplifies the modern 'Dutch School' by managing recruitment for the Dutch market while working remotely from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria. His career demonstrates how to bridge the gap between traditional Dutch directness and the flexibility of remote recruitment, maintaining a deep understanding of local talent needs from a global distance.

    Dutch directness is a central theme in the 'Dutch School' of recruitment, serving as both a significant strength and a potential pitfall. While this straightforwardness allows for efficient communication and clear expectations, it can sometimes create barriers when werving over borders. The podcast explores whether this cultural trait helps or hinders recruiters when they attempt to attract international talent and navigate the complexities of the global recruitment landscape.

    According to the recent 'Stand van Werven' research mentioned by Jackson, there is a notable contradiction in the Dutch recruitment market. Despite the Netherlands being a world leader in talent development, the data suggests that Dutch recruiters still focus very little on looking across national borders for talent. This indicates a tendency to maintain 'blinkers' regarding international candidates, even as the global competition for skilled professionals intensifies.

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    Points clés

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    De Spagaat tussen de Canarische Zon en de Nederlandse Klei

    2

    De Paradox van de Nederlandse Directheid

    2:28
    2:57
    3:26
    3:55
    4:22
    4:53
    3

    Waarom de Wereld naar de Nederlandse Recruiter Kijkt

    5:10
    5:35
    6:09
    6:36
    7:01
    7:29
    4

    De Expat-Recruiter als Geheime Troef

    7:45
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    8:49
    9:13
    9:46
    10:12
    5

    Het Cv als Cultureel Manifest

    10:25
    10:48
    11:17
    11:44
    12:10
    12:35
    6

    De Mythe van de Onmisbare Nederlandse Taal

    12:51
    13:12
    13:36
    13:56
    14:17
    14:38
    7

    Brutale Eerlijkheid als Recruitment-Strategie

    15:02
    15:26
    15:47
    16:10
    16:32
    16:54
    8

    De Gereedschapskist van de Moderne Recruiter

    17:14
    17:37
    17:57
    18:17
    18:38
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    Jouw Volgende Stap in Recruitment

    19:23
    19:38
    20:16
    20:39
    20:54
    21:14
    10

    Afsluiting en Reflectie

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