Writing a vacancy that works, and is fair

Job seekers decide in a few seconds whether to reply. Make it easy for them.

Say what the work is

• Describe the tasks in simple words.
• Give the hours per week and the working times.
• Name the place of work and say whether travel costs are paid.
• Give an indication of the pay. Many job seekers only reply when they know what the work pays.

Ask for languages, not for backgrounds

You may ask for a language when the work needs it. Say why: “fluent Spanish for contact with customers in South America” or “Polish or Turkish for communication within the team”. Under Dutch equal treatment law you may not ask for origin, nationality, religion, age or gender. Our form checks your text for such words.

Reply quickly

Good people find work fast. Reply within a day or two, even when the answer is no.

You stay in charge

We are a notice board, not an agency. You choose who you talk to, and you make your own agreements about contract, pay and hours.