The short answer
Almost everyone knows Indeed and LinkedIn. But for a technical role like project manager or engineer, there are more options. The question is not which platform claims the widest reach, but which channel delivers the right candidates for your vacancy, region, and follow-up capacity. This article compares four channels based on verified facts.
Bring your role, region and essential criteria. In 30 minutes, we explore how to reach technical people who are not actively looking and which approach could fit your vacancy.
Four channels for project managers and engineers
| Channel | What does it offer? |
|---|---|
| Techniekwerkt.nl | Techniekwerkt publishes technical vacancies, including project managers and engineers, and offers a dedicated employer service. Check whether its job mix and regions match your vacancy. |
| Indeed | Indeed offers job posting, sponsorship and sourcing. Compare the options for your role and measure how many responses meet your agreed requirements. |
| LinkedIn offers job postings and tools to find and approach professionals. Posting a vacancy and sourcing candidates require different levels of involvement from your team. | |
| Social recruitment | Social recruitment reaches people who are not actively looking for a job. Targeted messages on social platforms extend your reach beyond active applicants. No guaranteed response rate. Success depends on message quality, targeting, and how quickly you follow up. |
How do you choose?
Choose based on the role, region and your capacity to follow up. Compare suitable conversations and hires, including internal time and media spend. A low cost per click does not necessarily mean a low cost per hire. Red Rocket works on a no cure, no pay basis as standard: from 11% of annual salary. We agree the fee, media budget and terms in advance.
From channel choice to a conversation
Curious which channels fit your project manager or engineer vacancy? Let's talk. We look at channel choice, budget, and approach together.
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Sources and scope
Reviewed on 28 September 2026. This guide compares options, not proven rankings or guaranteed results. Explore the current services from Techniekwerkt, Indeed en LinkedIn.
A real client example
Mobido CarProf: a manager found in 39 days.
The campaign brought in 44 candidates. Advertisements and targeted WhatsApp questions revealed experience and availability before the personal follow-up began.
From campaign launch to placement. A result from this case, not a promise for every vacancy.
Frequently asked questions
Which job board is best for engineers?
This depends on the specialism, region, offer and follow-up. Compare channels by suitable conversations and hires for your vacancy, rather than overall reach.
Can I reach people who are not actively looking?
Yes, for example through sourcing, professional networks, referrals or social campaigns. Interest and suitability still need to be established through contact.
