At Wierenga & De Graaf, everything revolves around people. Real conversations, genuine connections, and the freedom to approach recruitment with curiosity and equality. That personal touch is what makes them strong in finding the perfect match between employer and candidate.

But behind the scenes, one recurring task was draining time, energy, and motivation: manual CV formatting. It was slow, inconsistent, and often left recruiters frustrated instead of focused on what they do best; building relationships.

From frustration to uniformity and convenience

Sander Schaafsma, Manager at Wierenga & De Graaf explains:

“Before Spadework, everyone worked differently. One colleague made a Word document, another used a PDF. The result? Candidate CVs never looked the same. It cost us huge amounts of time and energy, and frankly, it didn’t match the professional standard of the companies we work for. Formatting CVs is not fun, it distracts from the real work: talking to candidates and making matches.”

An earlier attempt with another tool (Byner) promised relief but ended in disappointment.

“It didn’t save us time; it actually created more work. We were still correcting, aligning, and worrying whether the document looked professional enough. That’s not the impression we want to give our clients.”

A new beginning with Spadework

Everything changed when Wierenga & De Graaf introduced Spadework’s CV Transformer.

In just a few clicks, every profile is now flawless, neatly formatted, and instantly transformed into the agency’s own recognizable style.

“Now everything looks the same: neat, uniform, and professional, exactly how we want it,” says Schaafsma.

The impact in practice

What once took 45–60 minutes per CV now takes just 5 minutes.

This doesn’t just save recruiters valuable time, it also empowers sales consultants to act faster.

“If a client is enthusiastic about a candidate, we can now confidently say: ‘You’ll have the CV this afternoon.’ That kind of speed and certainty was impossible before,” says Schaafsma.

Instead of stress and doubt, the team now experiences peace of mind and renewed confidence in client interactions.

Why Wierenga & De Graaf chose Spadework

For Schaafsma, the difference is not just in the product but in the partnership:

“Spadework doesn’t feel like a supplier, they feel like a partner. Feedback is picked up immediately, often solved within half an hour. No ticket systems, no waiting weeks. Just fast, human collaboration. That fits perfectly with how we work ourselves.”

Consistency and presentation also play a huge role:

“In recruitment, you often see messy or boring CVs. We wanted professional, consistent documents that truly represent the candidate and strengthen our agency’s brand. With Spadework, we now always deliver exactly that.”

The bottom line

For Wierenga & De Graaf, recruitment has always been about people. Thanks to Spadework, they no longer lose time on formatting chaos and can fully focus on what matters most: inspiring, advising, and making the perfect match.

Curious how Spadework can streamline your recruitment process? Try it for free today and see how fast, consistent CVs can transform your agency.