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Hays has more than 50 years of experience in specialist recruitment in more than twenty divisions. We fill more than 1,000 vacancies worldwide every day. In the Netherlands, Hays has been committed to helping people find a new job for over 35 years with more than 80 consultants and we are a top-3 player in RPO and MSP services.

Salary guide

Discover our new 2024 remuneration guide with recruitment market trends & salary references for companies, employees & jobseekers.

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Career advice

We are your career partner: we give tips on how to apply as well as advice to develop your career wherever you are in your journey.
 

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Management tips

How to keep your team motivated and how to attract the best talent? We give management tips for your team's growth and development.

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Podcast

In our podcast Triangle Talk we answer challenging questions during casual conversations with business leaders, labour market experts and professionals.

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WHY WORK WITH HAYS?

For job seekers

  • Your recruitment consultant is specialised in your domain and has an extensive network
  • You will get access to exclusive jobs that you won't find anywhere else
  • We support you for free with tips and advice for your job applications and help you find the best vacancies
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For freelancers

  • We can work with you in the long term, helping you find a new project wgen your current one is about to end
  • Our specialised recruiters and account managers have an extensive network of organisations that often work with werken
  • We support you throughout the entire process - from job interview to invoicing 
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For organisations

  • The candidate you are looking for is probably already in your database: we are often able to fill your vacancies quickly
  • We can offer you a wide range of workforce solutions, from temporary and permanent recruitment to RPO and MSP and employer branding-solutions
  • We work with you to find the perfect solution for your workforce challenges

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CONTACT US

Discuss your recruitment challenges with our experts.
 
 

Selfcare and a good work-life balance

Switching from work mode into relaxation mode is easier said than done. Here are four ways to take care of your (mental) health and wellbeing, while pursuing a successful career.
 

Benedicte Mbayi - Content Marketeer Hays Benelux

Sollicitatiegesprek voorbereiden - Hays.nl

Your job interview

Read our tips on how to prepare for your job interview well, so you can anticipate and pay more attention to your interviewer.
 

Hays Marketing

Meest gestelde vragen sollicitatiegesprek - Hays.nl

Eleven common job interview questions

Have a look at the most common job interview questions. This way you can attend the conversation well prepared.
 

Hays Marketing

Sollicitatiegesprekken | Waarom wil je hier werken? - Hays.nl

Why do you want to work here?

This may be the most difficult, but also most commonly asked question during you job interview.
 

Hays Marketing

Soft skills that will help you find a job

When applying for a job, it can be tricky to show that you’re the right person for the role, Certain soft skills can make that less tricky.
 

Jane Bamford - Head of Technology Hays

Growth mind-set - Hays.nl

Show your growth mindset

Show your growth mindset, and achieve more success during your job interview. What is a growth mindset?
 

Hays Marketing

Telefonisch sollicitatiegesprek - Hays.nl

Telephone interview

An job interview by phone can feel uncomfortable. View our most important tips for a perfect conversation.
 

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Goede eerste indruk - Hays.nl

A good first impression

Your interlocutor already forms an image of you in the first few seconds. Let this be as positive as possible. Read our tips for a good first impression

 

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Duurzame vacatures

Looking for your first green job?

With these ten tips you will find jobs in sustainability more easily and you can start your first green job in no time.
 

Fiona Place - Group Head of Sustainability Hays

Bang om te solliciteren - Hays.nl

Scared to apply for jobs?

Something, perhaps fear, is preventing you from submitting your application. How come? We give 6 reasons to just go for that job.
 

Tom Osborne - Managing Director Hays Malaysia

Werk zoeken | een cv maken - Hays.nl

Create a CV

The purpose of your CV is a job interview. Provide a concise, interesting, inviting resume, which makes the employer want to know more about your.
 

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Cv template - Hays.nl

CV template

With our resume template and tips about digital technology, your CV will pass the first screening and you'll have a better chance of getting a job interview.
 

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werk zoeken - wel of niet solliciteren

Apply if you don't meet the criteria?

You lack specific experience, you just don't have that certificate. Should you apply anyway? 3 reasons to consider this.

Nick Deligiannis - Managing Director Hays Australia & New Zealand

Sollicitatiegesprekken | Waarom maar geen uitnodiging? - Hays.nl

"What? That was part of the selection process?"

The selection process for an open vacancy is more then only your CV and cover letter. Don’t undo your hard work in a few seconds. Four other parts of the selection process
 

Hays Marketing

Gesprekspartner voor u winnen - Hays.nl

How to build rapport with your interviewer

Ten tips to get off to a good start and win over your conversation partner.
 

Susie Timlin - COO at UKGI

Omgaan met onwettige vragen - Hays.nl

Sensitive questions during a job interview

Usually they are asked in all innocence, but how to deal with questions that are sensitive or even discriminatory? Dealing with unsuitable quetions (Dutch only)

 

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Net Zero | Green economy

The journey to Net Zero

Recently, the transition to a green economy has been accelerating. The journey to Net Zero also requires upskilling your workforce.

Fiona Place - Group Head of Sustainability Hays

Werk zoeken en social media - Hays.nl

Create your LinkedIn account

It can work in your advantage when you have your social media in order. Here are some tips to be ready for the search for a new job. Create your LinkedIn account.

 

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Werk zoeken | Studenten bijbaan - Hays.nl

Benefits of a side job (while you study)

A side job that fits in with what you would like to do in the future, when you've greduated, offers many advantages. Read the b enefits of working while you study (Dutch only)

 

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Stageperiode - Hays.nl

Tips internship

You can successfully complete your internship with these tips. This is how you make a good start in your professional career.
 

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Werken in Nederland - Hays.nl

Working in the Netherlands

How do you find a job after moving to the Netherlands? Specially for you, we've made a 'Living & Working' guide. Download your guide.

 

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Werk zoeken | Werken in het buitenland - Hays.nl

Working abroad

When you want to work abroad it is important to know that different countries have different rules when it comes to creating a resume. What are the differences?

 

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Tips voor werkende ouders

Tips for working parents

As a working parent, how do you balance parenting and your career? With these 6 tips you ensure more inner peace at work.
 

Gunther Malin - Team Leader Hays Marketing

Werk zoeken | Een opvallend cv - Hays.nl

Have your CV stand out

With a notable cv you stand out from the other candidates. This way you increase your chance of a job interview.
 

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Werk zoeken | Valkuilen cv maken

CV mistakes to avoid

What are the - less obvious – CV mistakes when creating a resume? Here’s a list with the 6 most common CV don’ts.
 

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Werk zoeken | Sollicitatiebrief schrijven - Hays.nl

Writing a cover letter

Your cover letter is the introduction to yourself and your CV. While there's no such thing as the perfect letter, a basic formula will get you started.
 

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Motivatiebrief voorbeeld - Hays.nl

Cover letter - example

For you we've created a cover letter example. Together with our tips for writing a good motivation letter, you'll be one step ahead of the crowd.
 

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Werk zoeken | Elevator pitch - Hays.nl

The power of an elevator pitch

An interesting elevator pitch is a trigger to take a closer look at your resume. How do you write a good personal statement?
 

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Werk zoeken - Hays.nl

Discover your strengths & weaknesses

Your strengths and weaknesses make you unique as a person. How do you recognize them? Discover your strengths and weaknesses.
 

Hays Marketing

Blijf gemotiveerd solliciteren - Hays.nl

How to stay motivated while applying for jobs

You've written many application letters, but you never get any replies? Read these tips for better results.
 

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Werk zoeken - hays.nl

Finding a job after graduation

How do you increase the chance of a job as a graduate? These tips will help you on your way.
 

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Werk zoeken | Vind je droombaan - Hays.nl

Seven time-saving job search tips

If you’re thinking about a career change but don’t think you have the time for a job search, then don't give up yet.
 

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Netwerken tips - Hays.nl

Networking tips

Use these tips to build a professional network, that can help you find your new job. Read our tips

 

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Werk zoeken | Personal branding - Hays.nl

Personal branding

With the right personal branding you make yourself easy to find online for employers. Here are 9 tips
 

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5 misvattingen over tijdelijk werk - Hays.nl

Five myths about temporary work

The assumption that temporary work looks out of place on your resume, is just one of the misconceptions. What are your benefits?

 

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Werken als recruiter - Hays.nl

Could you be a recruiter?

Recruitment is a challenging and fulfilling branch. At Hays we look at peoples personal strength and possibilities. Read more about working as a recruiter (Dutch only).

 

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Soft skills lijst - Hays.nl

Soft skills

Check out our soft skills list: 6 skills you need today to build a solid foundation for your career. View the most important soft skills

 

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Werk zoeken | Freelance cv - Hays.nl

A CV for freelancers

Are you a freelancer? A resume for freelancers is built slightly differtently than a CV for a perm job. Create your freelance cv
 

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Ontslagen... wat nu? Hays.nl

Redundancy

It is important to consider the impact of dismissal. But stay active and look forward to the future. Read the next steps after redundancy.
 

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Het belang van personal branding

Ben jij op zoek naar een nieuwe baan? Zorg dan met personal branding dat jij vindbaar en interessant bent voor werkgevers.
 

Merel Hasselo, Business Line Manager Hays Nederland

Blog | Investeren in leren - Hays.nl

Blijven leren in een crisis

Investeren in leren tijdens een crisis, zoals COVID-19, is key. Voor zowel werkgever als werknemer.

Nigel Heap - Regional Managing Director EMEA and UK&I at Hays

Blog | IT specialis van dit moment - Hays.nl

De invloed van COVID-19

Ook binnen de IT sector zijn verschuivingen gaande, om organisaties te helpen aanpassen.

James Miligan - Director Technology & Project Solutions at Hays

Opleiding recruiter - Hays.nl

Een opleiding tot recruiter?

Er is vraag naar goede recruiters, en mensen zijn zich niet bewust van de kansen.

Hays HR

Blog | Productiever zijn - Hays.nl

Productiever zijn tijdens werk

Productief zijn tijdens uw werk wil niet zeggen dat u harder moet werken, maar slimmer.

Rob Teeuwen - MSP Manager Hays

Laat social media voor je werken - Hays.nl

Laat social media voor u werken

6 manieren hoe u Facebook en LinkedIn kunt gebruiken om uw eerste baan veilig te stellen.

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Detachering - Hays.nl

IT'er kiest met detachering voor groei en interessante opdrachten

Door de onzekerheid rond Wet DBA zijn opdrachtgevers huiverig geworden ZZP’ers aan te trekken. Detachering wordt steeds populairder.

Hays IT Contracting