
CANDIDATE FIRST
About CANDIDATE FIRST
CANDIDATE FIRST is a privately held staffing and recruiting company operating in the staffing and human resources industry. We were founded in 2020 and are headquartered in Paris, France.
We specialize in digital recruitment, leveraging AI and data, and we are backed by Women First to present balanced shortlists of women and men.
Our sourcing process includes multichannel publication of job offers across LinkedIn, APEC, RegionsJob, Indeed, CVaden, and Meteojob, as well as a digitally driven direct approach. Our engagements include delivering a shortlist within five to ten working days, sourcing through digitalised headhunting with evaluation of hard and soft skills, and reference and diploma checks, with ongoing support until the position is filled.
We provide client service, candidate orientation, and transparency. Our services span recruitment, direct approach, data, AI, sourcing, recruiters, human capital, talent acquisition, employment, employer branding, employee branding, head hunting, head hunters, Women First, artificial intelligence, soft skills, talent, feminisation, diversity and inclusion, and D&I. We also identify four areas of specialization: IT / Digital, Technical / Engineering, Commercial, and Corporate Functions.
We operate in France.
Our four specializations are IT / Digital, Technical / Engineering, Commercial, and Corporate Functions.
Our Mission
Connecting exceptional talent with outstanding opportunities across France and beyond.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted recruitment partner for companies and candidates in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML).
Why Choose CANDIDATE FIRST?
Specialized Expertise
Deep knowledge in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) with proven track record
Proven Results
Consistently matching talent with opportunity to deliver reliable hiring outcomes.
Experienced Team
1-10 dedicated recruiters with 0 years experience
Global Network
Access to talent pools across France and international markets
Our Specialisms
CANDIDATE FIRST specializes in 49 areas. Here are the industries and sectors where they have expertise to support your hiring needs.
Recruitment Regions
CANDIDATE FIRST recruits across 1 regions. Whether you're hiring locally or expanding globally, here's where they can help you find talent.
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