About us

No managers, no masks, just people.

A club you really want to belong to

At SourceMonks, you do not get an ‘hourly billing process’, but a team of like-minded people, a coach who really knows you and assignments in which you continue to grow. We work without management layers: you have influence, freedom and a group of people who are there for you. Our assignments are challenging in terms of content and always fit in with who you are.

What we stand for

We do things differently. Because we have to do it differently.

In a world full of recruiters who steer by targets, shuffle CVs and are difficult about transparency, we choose simplicity, sincerity and guts.

We believe that work is something personal. And that people make the difference, not processes or systems. That is why we work without managers, without politics and without fuss. Everyone at SourceMonks contributes to the whole, thinks along and makes choices with their heart as well as their head. We do not build networks. We build relationships. We say what we do and do what we say whether it's easy or not.

Why we do what we do

Because we believe in the power of meaningful work.

We stand up for people who want to get ahead. For professionals who want to get a grip on their careers. For companies that don't have time for recruitment games, but just want the right person and are looking for confidence in their partner.

Our mission is simple: to humanise the labour market. We bring structure, speed and clarity to a field that often feels vague. We take people seriously. We give advice that rings true. And we carry on where others drop out. Because we believe that people flourish when work is right; in terms of content and energy.

How we make that happen

With people who take their work seriously-and themselves too.

At SourceMonks, it is not targets that work, but people. Consultants with their own style, who can listen as well as advise. We coach, guide and connect.

We are rebellious where we have to be, empathetic where we can be and always honest. Our clients work with us because we are sharp, responsive and don't sell bullshit. Our candidates stay with us because they feel seen. And our professionals? They do not choose us for a single assignment, but for a programme in which they can grow professionally and personally.

Whether you are just starting out or have been in the lead for years, at SourceMonks we help you move forward - as a professional and as a human being

Our team

Jens Tjalsma
Co-Creator

+31(0)6 5152 5262
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Jeroen Bax
Co-Creator

+31(0)6 1030 3810
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Hermela Admasu
Co-Creator

+31(0)6 4026 5725
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Alexander Spasojević
Co-Creator

+31(0)6 2171 8281
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Experiences

SourceMonks managed to find exactly the right candidate for a challenging vacancy. Someone who is not only strong in terms of subject matter, but also fits perfectly into the team – that really makes all the difference. What I find particularly pleasant about working with them is their ability to adapt quickly and their clear communication. Expectations are clear on both sides, which ensures the process runs smoothly and pleasantly. In a word: professional.

I wholeheartedly recommend SourceMonks to organisations seeking quality and a long-term match.

Marjolein Bronsvoort - Royal Schiphol Group

People Lead IT & Data

I have a new quote these days:

“A challenging vacancy, then Jens at SourceMonks is our man. Who can fill even the most impossible vacancies!”

Willeke Bon - ACHMEA

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