Professional and effective recruitment
Our recruitment team has extensive knowledge of various business models, enabling us to offer personalized solutions to find the right employees for companies in mature growth stages, as well as for scale-ups, start-ups, and organizations in the public and third sectors. We handle all aspects of the recruitment process to find the right talent for your needs and ensure a smooth and effective recruitment experience.
Our service value proposition
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Expertise
Our recruiters have long-standing experience and a deep understanding of various industries, companies, business models, and key players. We find the right talent for both traditional and next-generation organizations.
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Extensive network
We identify talent that might otherwise stay off your radar. Our network includes a wide range of leaders and specialists who aren’t actively seeking new opportunities but are always open to discussing career possibilities with Fontes.
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Flexibility
We take a personalized and flexible approach. We design a recruitment process that takes into account the unique characteristics, needs, and opportunities of your organization.
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Client and talent experience
We are deeply committed to providing an excellent collaboration experience for all our clients and talents, which we regularly measure through the Net Promoter Score (NPS).
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Guaranteed outcome
We’re ready to take on even the toughest challenges and promise to find the best-fit person for your organization.
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Fontes’ strong brand
Fontes’ strong reputation and credibility in the job market enhance recruitment effectiveness and strengthen your organization’s employer image among key target groups.
Recruitment services
Our approach
Description of the recruitment process
The recruitment process begins with a meeting with a representative of the organization to define the talent search strategy. This is followed by the following steps:
- Mapping the role and the nature of the work, and creating a profile of the ideal candidate
- Preparing the job description and job advertisement
- Creating a media plan and, if needed, conducting additional headhunting alongside the advertised search
- Conducting interviews with candidates selected based on CV analysis
- Presenting the shortlist of final candidates
- Your meetings with the final candidates and conducting background checks
- Assessing the potential and competencies of the final candidates
- Advising during the hiring negotiations
- Successful completion of the recruitment project and a guarantee provided by Fontes
Successful client stories
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Fontes has been our invaluable long-term partner, delivering their service like true craftsmanship—tailoring a perfectly fitting suit for the client. Their professional approach consistently helps us gain a deep understanding of our needs and find employees whose skills and personal qualities complement our team exceptionally well.
Virve JõgevaGlamox
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Fontes has been O-I Estonia’s recruitment partner for over 20 years. We highly value their expertise, integrity, and commitment to deadlines. Candidates who have taken part in the process have praised the professionalism of the recruitment experience, and the managers for whom we have been hiring are equally satisfied with both the process and the outcome.
Ethel-Helen MooraO-I -
No matter which service we’ve used, we can always be sure that we’re working with a partner of outstanding experience—one who brings real added value to our organization through their knowledge and expertise. As a bonus, the communication is warm and welcoming—you feel expected at every meeting, your input is genuinely considered, and the solutions offered are tailored precisely to the needs of your organization.
Kärt KinnasSMIT -
Our collaboration with Fontes spans over 15 years. Flexibility in planning each project, absolute prioritization of results, strong market insight, and sufficient, relevant communication—these are the key qualities that have defined our partnership. And it’s because of these qualities that the cooperation continues.
Leon JankelevitshTamro
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Each year, over 120 top professionals find a new role through Fontes. There’s a 98% chance we’ll find the right talent for your company—someone who can solve today’s challenges and bring your new ideas to life.
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Our Team
Kadri Sooberg-Aettik
Partner, Head of Recruitment and Employer Branding Team
Recruitment and employer branding
Kaire Laas
Partner, Lead Consultant, Board Member
Recruitment and Executive Search, Leadership Advisory
Eva Lelumees
Partner, Board Advisory and Leader Talent Acquisition
Executive recruitment and board advisory
Liisa Täherand
Talent Experience Specialist
Coordination of recruitment projects, career counselling
Mari-Liis Talviste
Talent Experience Specialist
Candidate experience, direct search, recruitment marketing
Recruitment Workshops
We offer recruitment workshops both as open sessions and customized in-house trainings for organizations. Write to us with your specific needs, and together we’ll find the best solution!
The duration of the recruitment process depends on the position, your specific needs, and the state of the market, but it typically takes 4 to 8 weeks.
The cost of the recruitment service depends on the complexity of the position, your specific requirements, and the search method we use—whether it's headhunting, an advertised search, or a combination of both. Costs may also vary depending on whether assessment tools are used to evaluate the candidate profile. For an accurate quote, please get in touch with our recruitment team.
Our recruitment team consists of experienced consultants and recruitment specialists. Typically, two team members are involved in each project. We leverage both modern technological solutions and our extensive professional network to ensure effective results.
We typically present 3 to 5 candidates in the shortlist who best match your expectations and the requirements of the position.
Candidate assessment is carried out through a comprehensive process that includes CV analysis, interviews, background checks, and, if needed, personality assessments (usually for an additional fee).
Your involvement in the recruitment process depends on your preferences. We offer a flexible approach that allows you to participate in every stage or entrust us, as recruitment experts, to manage the process end-to-end. We’ll keep you regularly updated on the progress and current status throughout.
Yes, in the case of headhunting, we can conduct the entire recruitment process in full confidentiality. Candidates are informed about the importance of discretion, and your company’s name will only be disclosed when necessary and in agreement with you.
Yes, our recruitment service includes a guarantee. The specific terms of the guarantee are agreed upon at the beginning of the project.