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Contacting Werk.nl candiates

In this article, we describe the new flow of Work.nl.

Updated over a week ago

Reaching out to anonymized Werk.nl candidates is now easier than ever with Robin! Just follow these 4 simple steps to get in touch 👇

🚀 How it works:

  1. Click ‘Contact’ and select ‘Werk.nl’
    You’ll find this option under the candidate you want to reach out to.

  2. Choose a template or write your own message
    Use a pre-made template or type a custom message — it’s up to you!

  3. Fill in your email and/or phone number
    👉 We recommend adding both for a better chance of getting a reply.
    ⚠️ Note: Werk.nl only accepts the following special characters:
    &*():;'"!@&,.?

  4. Click ‘Send email’
    That’s it! Your message will be sent directly through Werk.nl.

👀 What does the candidate see?

Candidates will receive your message along with:

  • Your contact details

  • A link to your website

This way, they know exactly who they’re talking to 📞

🔍 How to find a candidate later

  • Since Werk.nl candidates are anonymized, each one gets a unique ID.
    👉 This ID is included in the email the candidate receives.

  • Want to find them again later?
    ➡️ Paste the ID in Robin’s search bar and poof 🪄 — there they are!

❓ FAQs

  • What do I need to do to contact candidates via Werk.nl?
    You’ll need to authorize Robin via eHerkenning so we can send messages on behalf of your organization.
    📄 Here’s how to set it up

  • Why are Werk.nl CVs anonymized?
    To better protect candidate privacy. After a data breach on May 4th, Werk.nl added extra safeguards like anonymization.

  • Where do I see candidate replies?
    Replies go straight to your inbox and your phone.

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