This chapter describes the different steps which are included in recruitment- and selection
procedures within the Netherlands. A typical recruitment and selection process is shown in the flow
chart on the next page. After that an explanation will be given about the steps which are included in
the flow chart. Actually it is important to be aware of the differences in the execution of recruitmentand
selection procedures. We will give an overview of the most common recruitment- and selection
methods which can be used in recruitment- and selection procedures and we will explain why
organizations make the choose for a certain method. After that we will give the example of
recruitment- and selection methods used within an international organization in the Netherlands.
Besides that we will mention how important it is to prevent situations of discrimination and we will
explain the reason why organizations hire people from abroad and the costs and benefits which are
included in international recruitment- and selection processes.