The quality of candidates relative to the brief. They didn't just collect our job spec and start sending CVs — they asked about our team structure and how we work day to day. The shortlist reflected that, and the hire was contributing within two weeks of starting.

They understood that agency hiring is different — adaptability, context-switching, sometimes being client-facing. Most recruiters treat all developer roles the same. Second Talent got this without much explanation and the candidates reflected it.

I really like Second Talent because it connects skillful talent to global opportunities. Yosafat Tobing, an agent at Second Talent, is incredibly professional, helpful, and always communicative. This made my process of landing a full-time remote offer very smooth and trustworthy. The communication style and responsiveness are something I truly appreciate, and I would recommend their service to others looking for quality talent matching. I also find Read.ai and Fireflies.ai, the third-party services they use, very helpful for recapping meetings with their summaries and action items.