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Recruitment Expert

Jesse Geul

Jesse Geul is a former detective and recruitment expert who helps organisations improve their hiring processes. With his sharp, practical approach, he delivers realistic solutions to recruitment challenges rather than polished theories. As a speaker, he combines humour with practical examples, making his keynotes engaging, thought-provoking, and inspiring. His book Why (Almost) Nobody Wants to Work for You was nominated for Management Book of the Year.

  • Rate indication: Price on request
  • Available for booking as: Speaker Panelist
  • Languages: Dutch

About Jesse Geul

Jesse Geul began his career with the Amsterdam Police as a police officer and detective before transitioning to the recruitment industry at the age of 30. At the Fiscal Intelligence and Investigation Service (FIOD), he was responsible for recruiting investigators, and later recruited dozens of public prosecutors for the Dutch Public Prosecution Service. Since 2018, Jesse has shared his insights on LinkedIn, where more than 100,000 followers appreciate his humorous and sharp perspective on the labour market. In 2025, his book Waarom (n)iemand bij je wil werken was nominated for Management Book of the Year.

Speaker and Mirror for Organizations

As a speaker, Jesse combines humor with practical, real-world examples. He presents complex topics in a clear, direct, and engaging way without losing sight of the underlying message. His interactive style encourages reflection, often serving as a mirror for organizations. Participants regularly leave his keynotes saying, “I had to laugh because I recognized so many things we could be doing better.”

Practical, Business-Focused Solutions

In the often people-focused world of HR, Jesse offers a refreshingly critical perspective. Rather than relying on corporate jargon or abstract HR theories, he focuses on practical, business-driven solutions that create value for both employers and candidates. His approach is never judgmental—always constructive, honest, and aimed at continuous improvement.

Sessions

In this keynote, Jesse explores the core ideas from his book. He reveals the most common mistakes organizations make in recruitment and explains how to avoid them. He shares practical strategies for becoming an employer people genuinely want to work for and offers insights into the future of the labour market, including how to attract and engage the next generation of talent.

Ideal for leadership team days, this two-hour interactive workshop, led by Jesse, gives participants first-hand experience of their organisation’s recruitment process. Working in teams, they complete a series of practical assignments designed to reveal strengths, challenges, and opportunities for improvement within their hiring approach.

The workshop combines concise theory, inspiring real-world examples, and multiple interactive rounds featuring a fun competitive element. Participants leave with practical insights and actionable ideas to strengthen their recruitment strategy and candidate experience.

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