YER

YER is a recruitment agency founded in 1987 by Jaap Kooijman that specialises in connecting top talent with top organisations across the Netherlands, Europe, the United States and beyond. The company originated from identifying a gap between traditional temporary staffing and executive search, focusing on placing ambitious graduates and academics into meaningful roles. YER provides comprehensive recruitment services including permanent placement through werving en selectie (recruitment and selection), temporary assignments via detachering (detachment), and structured entry programmes through traineeships designed for HBO and university graduates entering the professional world.

YER operates across multiple specialised sectors to serve diverse client needs. The company recruits extensively within engineering, information technology, physical domain roles, social sector positions, and finance. This sector diversity allows YER to match candidates with opportunities across industries ranging from manufacturing and technology to healthcare and financial services. The agency also offers complementary services including talent development programmes, managed service provider solutions, and technology-enabled recruitment tools to enhance both candidate experience and employer outcomes.

With offices in Amsterdam and Eindhoven, YER serves clients and candidates throughout the Netherlands and internationally. The agency has built a substantial professional network over nearly four decades, enabling rapid placement of qualified candidates. Clients choose YER for its combination of extensive industry expertise, personalised candidate guidance focused on career growth, and proven track record of matching ambitious professionals with leading organisations including DAF, ASML, Siemens, Rabobank, Amgen, Canon, BAM, NXP and SPIE. The company employs consultants and support staff dedicated to helping candidates achieve their career ambitions whilst supporting employers in building high-performing teams.