Southwestern Recruitment

17/06/2026

Your strongest advantage isn’t your degree, but how you apply your knowledge 💡

More companies are starting to look beyond CVs and focus more on practical thinking, adaptability and problem-solving ability.

Of course, in technical fields like engineering, construction or IT, strong foundational knowledge and previous experience still matter a lot. In many roles, degrees and certifications are essential.

But increasingly, companies are also evaluating:

➤ How people think
➤ How they approach challenges
➤ How quickly they learn
➤ How well they fit the team and role itself

That’s why practical tasks, simulations and case studies are becoming more common in hiring processes.

👉 It also depends on how effectively someone can apply their knowledge in practice.

09/06/2026

Yesterday’s team event confirmed something we already knew:

People have strong opinions about pizza toppings, and even stronger opinions about running shoes and politics 😄

Good food, interesting discussions, and a chance to catch up outside of the usual work conversations.

03/06/2026

When should you choose job ads over headhunting? 📝 If the role is not highly specific, a broader approach can be faster and just as effective. Kristin explains.

28/05/2026

Client feedback from our long-term partner Invendor.

27/05/2026

When should you choose headhunting over job ads? 🎯 Most companies use job ads for every role, but not every role should be filled that way. explains.

19/05/2026

Hiring in sales is often underestimated.

Finding someone who’s communicative and driven can seem easy, but sales roles differ more than most expect. Different sales cycles, decision-makers, products, and expectations.

🎯 All of our recruiters in Southwestern Recruitment come from strong sales backgrounds.

Kristin Seemen, Priit Suitslepp, Kristaps Zakulis, and Anton Krutogolov focus daily on sales roles, helping companies define what kind of salesperson they actually need.

In sales, success is not about hiring “a strong profile,” but about finding the right fit for your business model, product, and growth stage.

Hiring in sales?
Send us an email 👉 [email protected]

After supporting more than 150 sales placements, one conclusion is clear: success in hiring salespeople depends on alignment.

14/05/2026

Hiring in IT can be complex.

Most strong developers and specialists are not actively looking for new roles. They are already employed full-time.

That’s one of the main reasons why many hiring processes fall short.

At Southwestern Recruitment, Kristian Paekivi focuses on IT sector, helping companies go beyond job ads and reach the right talent directly.

From specialists to senior experts, the focus is not only on technical skills, but also on finding people who fit your team, product and culture.

If you’d like to see how this works in practice, we’ve shared a short client story from our collaboration with Waybiller.

🌐 More in our blog

The external partner ability to deeply understand the company’s background and needs helped find candidates quickly.

12/05/2026

Hiring in construction and engineering requires more than technical fit.

Strong specialists are often not actively looking for new roles. They are already involved in projects and committed to their current teams.

That’s one of the reasons why hiring in this field can take longer than expected.

At Southwestern Recruitment, Kadi Mikson and Siim Kängsepp focus on energy, construction and engineering roles, helping companies identify and reach the right people in a limited talent market.

From site managers to engineers and project leads, the focus is not only on experience, but also on reliability, mindset, and long-term fit with the team.

Because in these roles, one hire can impact entire projects.

Hiring in these areas?
Send us an email 👉 [email protected]

07/05/2026

Hiring in manufacturing industry comes with its own challenges.

Strong specialists are often not actively looking for new roles, and in many cases, there is simply not enough new talent entering the field.

That’s why hiring in manufacturing requires a more targeted and well-structured approach.

At Southwestern Recruitment, Raul Krebs and Kamil Szyszka focus on engineering and sales roles in manufacturing industry, supporting companies in Estonia, Poland and across the CEE region.

The focus is not only on technical fit, but also on reliability, mindset and long-term alignment with the team.
Because in these roles, one hire can impact performance, timelines and overall business results.

Hiring engineering or sales roles in manufacturing industry?
Send us an email 👉 [email protected]

06/05/2026

Trying to land a job but not seeing results yet? 👉 Here are 4 things you should focus on as a candidate.

Our recruiters at Southwestern Recruitment have worked with 10,000+ candidates 🚀 so we know what companies actually look for when hiring.