International approach for key positions
Growing internationally requires professionals who understand the market, know the culture and want to realize your ambition.
We supervise the recruitment & selection of key positions in Belgium, Germany, France and the United Kingdom for SME entrepreneurs with international ambitions.
We do this with the structure and commitment of the Velde Method, supplemented by local market knowledge and cultural insight that you don’t get from a handbook.
Recruitment & Selection by country
What works in the Netherlands does not automatically work across the border. Each country has its own labor market dynamics, candidate expectations and cultural rules. We adapt our approach per country, with consultants who speak the language and know the market.
De Velde Methode
We carry out every international assignment according to the Velde Method: starting with the desired result, making expectations explicit before signing on and staying involved in the first year. Even in an international context, with cultural and language differences as additional risk factors, this involvement is not a luxury, but a necessity.
That this works is clear: with our clients, 82% of placed colleagues go through the first year successfully.
Want to know how this method works in detail?
Our approach in practice
Your interest is our interest
Our fee is not a percentage of the placed candidate’s salary, but a fixed investment, spread over 5 installments. The last one is invoiced only at the end of the first year. This makes our interest equal to your interest: a lasting and successful partnership.
Start with results and ROI
We start not with a job profile, but with the question of what this role must concretely deliver within 12-24 months. What is the intended ROI, both for the organization and for the professional stepping in?
Profile from ambition and mission
Starting from the desired result, we determine the type of professional that fits it. The assignment is central: what contribution is expected? We speak to each interesting candidate personally to sharply test whether ambition, context and role really fit.
Sharp advice in decision-making
We mirror expectations and name risks before a choice is made. Even if that is uncomfortable. Assessment is an integral part of our process and helps to make choices explicit and well-founded.
Engagement in the first year
Our involvement does not stop at the signature. We evaluate after 6 and 12 months and test whether the intended impact is actually being realized. In this way, we increase the likelihood of a successful working relationship and reduce the risk of a mis-hire. With our clients, 82% of placed candidates successfully complete the first year.
When is international S&S with Velde the right choice?
When you want to fill a key position outside the Netherlands that directly contributes to your international growth strategy – and you want more than a resume from a foreign database. You want candidates who have been personally interviewed by us and with whom we can substantiate why ambition, background and role match. This approach is less suitable for temporary or operational filling.
Do you also work outside Belgium, Germany, France and UK?
Yes. Belgium, Germany, France and the UK are our core markets, where we have been active for many years. For positions in other countries, we are happy to discuss what we can do for you – get in touch and we’ll see what is feasible together.
On average, how long does an international journey take?
Typically, we count on 6 to 10 weeks between the initial interview and the candidate’s signature. For international positions, this may extend slightly, depending on the country and the scarcity of the profile. We are transparent about this from the beginning.
What if the collaboration does not turn out as expected after all?
We give a one-year guarantee, without reservation. If things do not turn out as planned, we take up the project again – without additional fee, but with the exception of direct recruitment costs. We discuss what is needed and stay involved until the cooperation is established.
What does international recruitment cost, globally?
We use a fixed fee – no salary percentage – made up of 5 installments. The last installment is invoiced only after 12 months. We coordinate the exact amount in an initial meeting according to the role, country and level of the position.
International growth starts with the right people
Filling a key position abroad does not start with posting a job opening. It starts with getting a clear picture of what that position needs to deliver internationally – and whether International Recruitment & Selection is the right route for that.
International growth starts with the right people
Getting a key position abroad doesn’t start with putting out a job posting. It starts with getting a clear picture of what that position should bring to your organization internationally. And whether international recruitment is the right route to take.
Schedule a call with us and discuss your organization’s international ambitions.
