Learn about the specifics of hiring tech talent in the Netherlands

Oksana Zabolotna
HBD at Qubit Labs

This podcast episode features Maria Perchenko, TechScout.tech Founder, International Tech Recruiter, HR professional, and career consultant. Maria, who has over 18 years of experience, discussed the peculiarities of the Dutch IT landscape and compared it to the Swedish one.

Maria shared unique insights, based on her expertise, on various topics, including the most popular industries and programming languages in the Netherlands, a typical hiring process, the typical Dutch pay for software engineers, Netherlands vacation days, and social benefits. Maria also described inclusion practices and the peculiarities of business culture in local companies.

Do you want to hire employees in the Netherlands but don’t know much about Dutch hiring? Our podcast episode covers everything you should know, from the tech landscape to wages and exclusive tips from our guest, Maria Perchenko. Do you plan to relocate? Check out Maria’s relocation guide.

 

Our in-depth interview covers the following issues:

  • Unique characteristics of the Dutch IT market and its specific hiring advantages.
  • IT industries, popular among Dutch developers, and their specific tech stacks.
  • The interview process for tech jobs in the Netherlands.
  • Salaries in the Netherlands, their difference from other European countries, and taxes.
  • Typical social benefits that are part of their employment packages.
  • The usual number of paid vacation and sick days for developers in the Netherlands.
  • How tech companies in the Netherlands address diversity and inclusion in hiring practices and shape their workplace culture.
  • Exclusive Maria’s tips on the hiring process in the Netherlands, both for candidates and companies.

 

The Qubit Labs podcast offers in-depth interviews with top industry professionals and Qubit Labs employees. Listeners get access to insightful discussions on various subjects and valuable advice, beneficial for CEOs, startup executives, business owners, and HR specialists.

 

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Watch on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aO_L0DFX-Us

 

Listen on SoundCloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/nzb87j6Ad1tgrQpL8

 

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