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About
Michiel Klootwijk

Michiel’s career in recruitment is driven by a deep interest in people, their motivations, and the impact that the right role at the right moment can have on both individuals and organisations. Recruitment allows him to combine this curiosity with a commercial and advisory approach, creating value on both sides of the hiring process.

Over the past six years, Michiel has worked across internal and external recruitment environments, covering permanent, consulting, and contracting models. He has recruited across a wide range of seniority levels, from hands on specialists to C level positions, and across multiple industries. This broad exposure enables him to adapt quickly to new markets, roles, and client requirements.

Michiel takes a genuinely consultative approach, focusing on the wider context rather than just the role itself. He pays close attention to business goals, team dynamics, and the individual behind the CV. Influenced by his Dutch background, he values direct and transparent communication, clear processes, and honest feedback. His goal is always to deliver a strong candidate experience while building long term relationships based on trust, clarity, and realistic advice.

Core Skills

  • Multilingual Communication: Connecting with candidates and stakeholders across cultures and markets in German, Dutch, and English

  • Market and Role Expertise: Strong market knowledge with a focus on technical and specialist roles

  • Genuine Curiosity: Taking time to understand people, motivations, and career drivers beyond what is written on a CV

  • Structured and Reliable Delivery: Highly organised, process driven, and dependable in fast paced recruitment environments

  • Transparency and Expectation Management: Setting clear and realistic expectations from the start for both candidates and clients

  • Clear Processes and Feedback: Ensuring consistent communication and feedback so candidates always know where they stand

  • Candidate Focused Mindset: Prioritising the candidate experience while delivering meaningful value to clients

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