One of the best in the market! I first heard about Southwestern Recruitment (SWR, formerly ThinkingAhead) from a colleague. We’ve worked with other recruitment partners before, but SWR truly stands out for their professionalism and the exceptional quality of their candidates. We were very pleased with the collaboration - communication was prompt and efficient, and the candidate quality exceeded our expectations. They always keep their promises, and to date, SWR has successfully filled more than 14 positions for us.

We’ve been working with Priit for over two years across several markets - Estonia, Finland, Lithuania, and Poland. Despite the rather uncommon profiles we often look for, we’ve almost always managed to find the right person quickly, and the entire process has been handled professionally. This team definitely doesn’t give up easily - even when challenges arise, we’ve never once felt that the recruiter wanted to step back, which has happened with previous partners. Their approach to potential candidates is noticeably different from the recruiters we’ve worked with before, and that seems to be the key to their success. Feedback from our HR department has been very positive as well - they always have the right information at hand, and communication is consistent and proactive. In recruitment, it’s always better to have more communication than too little - and SWR truly delivers on that.

Our collaboration has been very positive, and it’s clear that Kadi puts her heart into her work - the preparation she does really shows. We appreciate how thoroughly she dives into the process to identify exactly the candidates who match our needs. More than once, candidates have mentioned that they had turned down other interview invitations before - but decided to meet with us thanks to Kadi’s excellent groundwork.

I decided to work with SWR to reach candidates I wouldn’t be able to attract through traditional job postings. I was particularly satisfied with the speed of the service, the quality of the candidates, the recruiter’s professionalism, and the consistent communication throughout the process. I also appreciated the thorough feedback and support during the interview stage. All the people found through SWR are still with us today, and we’re very happy with their work. I’ll definitely continue using their services in the future - and I’m happy to recommend them to others.

We’ve been working with Kadi Mikson from Southwestern Recruitment (formerly ThinkingAhead) for several years now - even during times when finding engineers has been particularly challenging. We truly value how well Kadi has come to understand Esplan as a company and how she consistently manages to identify “our kind of people” - candidates who are not only professionally qualified but also a great cultural fit. With Kadi’s help, we’ve brought several key team members on board, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration!

What I value most in our collaboration is the simplicity of communication and the lack of unnecessary bureaucracy - everything can be handled based on mutual trust. I also appreciate that payment is made only once the hired candidate has signed the contract; this removes any stress about financial obligations if the recruitment doesn’t lead to a placement. Communication with Kadi Mikson has always been friendly and professional, and our cooperation has gone very smoothly. We’ve occasionally discussed the broader labor market as well, and I truly value the practical insights she shares - even when I haven’t specifically asked for them. With busy workdays, the most important thing for me is being able to communicate efficiently and then trust the process while waiting for results. Above all, I appreciate the straightforward collaboration and SWR’s deep understanding of the relevant talent segments.

What we’ve appreciated most in our collaboration so far is the professional and proactive approach to the entire process. Our recruiter (mainly Raul, in our case) truly puts his heart into his work and is always open to discuss, share insights, and offer support - even after the recruitment process has ended. It feels like we share the same outlook, values, attitude, and communication style. I’ve been very pleased with the communication throughout: the recruiter does thorough preparation, provides clear background information about the process, and shares relevant details about candidates both before and after hiring. What sets Southwestern Recruitment apart from competitors is their access to candidates with Southwestern experience, as well as a broad talent pool beyond that network. In addition, their candidate preparation, detailed briefs, and continued support during onboarding make a real difference. I would definitely recommend working with them to others.

The recruiter from Southwestern Recruitment (SWR, formerly ThinkingAhead) reached out to us directly. Although we’ve worked with several recruitment partners before, one of the key advantages that made SWR stand out was their success-based model - something not many recruiters in Estonia offer. We were very pleased with the collaboration. For us, cultural fit is extremely important when hiring new employees, and fortunately, Kristian had an excellent sense for identifying the right people. The search took a bit longer than initially expected, but that was largely due to the complexity of the role and changes in our own plans.

The recruitment process went smoothly, and the right employee was found quickly! We’ve worked with other recruitment partners in the past, but Southwestern Recruitment (formerly ThinkingAhead) stood out for their ability to deliver qualified candidates much faster.

Our collaboration with the SWR recruiter went exceptionally well! Communication was pleasantly frequent, and I always felt that our search was a clear priority and handled with consistency. What I especially appreciated was the personalized approach - they truly kept our specific needs in mind throughout the process.

I was recommended to contact Southwestern Recruitment (SWR, formerly ThinkingAhead) by a former colleague, whose main argument was that their recruitment process truly stands out from other companies in the market. From our very first meeting with the SWR team, the experience was extremely positive. They took the time to thoroughly map out our operations to gain a deep understanding of our company culture and values. The pre-selection phase was made simple thanks to the detailed analysis SWR had already prepared for each candidate they presented. We were very pleased with the collaboration - communication was quick and transparent, and we received feedback on candidates even after the interviews. What we especially appreciated was that SWR never tried to push a specific candidate just to complete the search; their goal was always to find the best possible fit for us. I would definitely recommend working with SWR to others - they are professional, efficient, and highly competent.

We were extremely satisfied with both the collaboration and the final result! Veiko carried out thorough preparation to truly understand our company and the type of person we were looking for. The whole process saved me an incredible amount of time - thanks to the solid groundwork, they only introduced candidates with the right background, and all I had to do was assess the personal fit. This took a huge weight off my shoulders during the ongoing process. It really feels like we wouldn’t have found such a great person through our usual recruitment methods.

Southwestern Recruitment (formerly ThinkingAhead) helped us strengthen our sales teams across multiple branch locations. Working with them was a truly smooth and professional experience. We met several outstanding candidates who weren’t actively on the job market, and with Priit’s support, we ultimately filled more roles than we had initially planned. What truly sets Southwestern Recruitment apart is their unique and high-quality talent network that goes beyond what traditional recruitment partners can offer.

The people Priit found helped drive Infopank’s growth! Communication was always efficient and empathetic. Priit is highly proactive in thinking along the way to find the best and most suitable long-term fit - ensuring that, in the end, both the employer and the new employee are happy.