Hire a student | Flexible per hour
Reliable and quick support
With over 25.000 active students, nationwide coverage, and experience since 1999, Recruit a Student enables you to quickly hire a student.
Why choose our students?
Pay per hour
You are not tied to any long-term contracts. Our students are flexibly deployable per hour, so you only pay when you need them.
Candidate screening
Our students are carefully selected and screened, making them immediately deployable and able to add value instantly.
Fast response
Recruit a Student acts quickly. We respond fast and ensure an efficient match with the right student for your organization.
How does hiring students work?
Request
During an introduction, we discuss your situation, identify your needs, and advise on the best flexible deployment of students.
Selection and matching
Matching and fast deployment
Ongoing support
Our students are well prepared, you define the onboarding, and we provide continuous support with planning, replacements, and scaling your workforce.
Hire a student: flexible staff for every organization
Many organizations face peak workloads, temporary projects or unexpected staff shortages. Hiring a student is a smart and flexible solution. Recruit a Student provides quickly deployable students who support your organization whenever needed.
Whether it concerns temporary deployment, project-based support or structural assistance: we provide flexible staff that moves with your organization. Thanks to our nationwide coverage and large student pool, we can act quickly and find the right match.
Why choose students?
Students are ideal for organizations looking for flexibility and speed. They are digitally skilled, eager to learn and quick to onboard. Our students support, among others, with:
- Administrative tasks and data entry.
- Customer service and commercial support.
- Marketing and content creation.
- Logistics tasks and order processing.
- Event support and hospitality.
By hiring a student, you reduce the workload within your team and maintain focus on your core tasks. At the same time, you benefit from flexibility and a cost-efficient model.
Efficient pool management and flexible scaling
Do you regularly need extra capacity? Then a fixed student pool is an effective solution. We build a team of students who know your organization, allowing them to be deployed quickly and efficiently.
During busy periods, illness or holidays, you can easily scale up with familiar staff. This prevents backlogs and ensures continuity within your organization.
Full-service support without employer risk
When you hire a student through Recruit a Student, we take care of the entire process. From recruitment and selection to contracts and payroll: everything is arranged.
The benefits at a glance:
- Quickly deployable students.
- Flexible deployment (part-time, full-time or temporary).
- No employer risk or administrative burden.
- Screened and motivated students.
- Option for free transfer.
Our services: Versatility of our students
Our students are widely deployable and used to working hard. Think of administrative support, customer service, commercial tasks, marketing, logistics and event support. Students are also highly suitable as holiday workers or on-call staff. Recruit a Student students can be deployed for various activities, such as:
Administrative support
Support with data entry, document management and general administrative processes.
Customer service & sales
Deployment for telephone support, email handling and commercial activities.
Marketing & content
Support with social media, content creation, campaigns and market research.
HR & recruitment support
Support with personnel administration, sourcing, screening and onboarding processes.
Logistics & production
Warehouse activities, order picking, packing and operational support.
Events & hospitality
Deployment during events, promotions and as host or hostess.
Student employment agency with national coverage and local expertise
Recruit a Student combines a national network with the personal approach of a local employment agency. From our offices in key student cities, we help employers to smartly organize their flexible workforce and offer direct access to the local labor market. With Recruit a Student, you're guaranteed qualified staff who are available for immediate and flexible deployment.
Personal contact at our locations
Recruit a Student is always nearby. You'll find us in person in the most important student cities of the Netherlands. Find us in your region. Our recruiters are ready to assist you at the following locations:
Also active in your region: In addition to our office locations, we operate throughout the entire Netherlands. We have extensive student pools and active recruitment channels in cities including Groningen, Nijmegen, Enschede, Apeldoorn and Almere. Thanks to our recruitment tools and regional networks, we can quickly supply the right temporary workers throughout the Netherlands.
Frequently asked questions about hiring a student
What does it cost to hire a student through an agency?
The cost depends on the type of work and required experience. At Recruit a Student, we use a transparent all-in rate. This means you only pay for the hours worked. We handle social contributions, holiday pay and insurance. This makes hiring a student a very cost-efficient solution compared to permanent staff.
For what tasks can I hire a student?
Our MBO, HBO and WO students are intelligent and widely deployable. They are ideal for administrative support, customer service, commercial roles (sales), marketing tasks and logistics work. Because our students learn quickly, they are suitable for both one-time projects and structural roles within your flexible workforce.
How quickly can temporary staff start?
Speed is one of Recruit a Student's strengths. Thanks to our large database of local talent and efficient recruitment process, we can often present a suitable candidate within 24 to 48 hours. For urgent requests, our account managers immediately coordinate with the nearest branch. Availability depends on role, location, and timing.
What legal risks do I have when hiring a student?
When you hire staff through Recruit a Student, you have no legal risks because we are the legal employer. This means you bear no risk in case of illness or dismissal procedures. We handle payroll and administration, so you can focus entirely on growing your organization.
Can I build a fixed student pool?
Yes, at Recruit a Student you can build a fixed student pool. With our pool management, we create a group of students who know your company culture and processes. This is ideal for organizations needing on-call staff. You always have familiar faces without the burden or permanent contracts.