AI hiring platform for industry-leading teams
Be first in the race for talent
Top talent doesn't wait — neither should you. Win with the speed and precision of our AI.
Net Promoter Score
+100
World-class NPS
Candidate Satisfaction
4.6/5
6,000+ reviews
NPS
+100
World-class
CX
4.6/5
6k+ reviews
Trusted by forward-thinking teams
Turn inbound application volume into your advantage
AI speed. First class candidate experience.
AI + CX = Your recruiting superpower
Our winning formula for getting to the best talent before your competitors
AI & Automation
Auto-advance the top 1-5% inbound applicants
Engage them while you have their attention.
Rediscover silver-medalists automatically
Match past candidates to new roles in seconds.
ATS workflows on autopilot*
Automate the admin in your existing tools.
90%
less time managing
3×
roles per recruiter
* No ATS? We built our own.
Candidate Experience
Screen inside the application form
Smart, adaptive questions capture real signal early.
Upgrade every candidate to first class
Fast, consistent communication builds trust.
Build long-term talent pools
Nurture and re-engage automatically.
2×
data than just CV
24h
to speak to hiring manager
See First in action
See how AI transforms both sides of hiring
From recruiter efficiency to a candidate journey they'll actually love.
Application management
Hire smarter, faster, with full visibility
The candidate experience
Capture richer data, turn candidates into advocates
Testimonials
What people are saying
“We had 400 applicants for some roles. First made it possible to review them all efficiently, make great hires, and save time and costs — with zero talent team, just hiring managers.”
Tom Taylor
CEO, Quantum Base
“It's been great for the new apprenticeship and helped reduce the impact of hiring on our billable staff. We even built a talent pipeline of candidates for future roles. We need more tools like this.”
Chris Blackburn
Co-Founder, Made Tech
“First has greatly improved our candidate flow and helped expand our client market by saving us significant time. The support is outstanding—Danny and Luke are always available to help. Highly recommend!”
Sam Fish
Director, Agility Resourcing
Candidate feedback
“The best job application experience ever, I like this one-page-one-question design!”
Marketing Associate
“Most unique, interesting and fun interview I have ever done. Simple, but nice.”
ML Engineer
“First time being interviewed by AI. It's been trained really well, I felt like I was being interviewed by a real person.”
Principal Software Engineer
“This is one of the amazing job application processes I have experienced in the recent times. Kudos to the team!”
Vehicle Safety Operator
“It was really good to communicate with the chat bot, its questions are professional”
Purchase Ledger Clerk
Feature overview
Everything you need to hire smarter
A complete platform to transform your hiring process
Only Product To Do This
AI screening in the application form
Don't add extra hurdles to your process. Screen candidates with behavioural tests, scenarios, and case studies right in the application form. 4.6/5 rated by 6,136 candidates.
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AI Command Center
See every candidate, ranked and ready
Real-time dashboard with AI-ranked candidates. Auto-progress top talent same day. Handle 10x volume with 95% less manual screening. Works 24/7.
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Complete Talent Visibility
Find candidates everywhere
Assess candidates from both inbound and those already in your ATS via referrals, sourcing, and more. Deploy your custom AI to LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, CV Library, and more.
Performance Management
Monitor and optimise every stage
Drive down response times and time to hire. Instantly spot candidates who've waited too long. Understand where drop-off occurs. Identify places where AI can be used.
Integrates With Your Tools
Works with existing systems
Connect with Ashby, Workable, Pinpoint, Greenhouse, Bullhorn and more. Integrate with your existing website—connect all roles or one-by-one.
Hiring Platform
Software is free. Pay for AI.
Unlimited users, roles, and applications—all free. Free job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter integration. Includes full ATS functionality.
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Get answers
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes First different from other AI hiring products?▼
First specialises in managing inbound application volume. We put AI screening directly in the application form, capturing more data than just a CV while candidates are engaged. The top 1-5% automatically advance to the next stage whilst interest is highest. We focus on solving this for industry-leading companies with high inbound volume and those driving candidates from job boards.
Is First an applicant tracking system (ATS)?▼
Both. Our core offering is the application form with AI screening—it integrates with your existing ATS and tools. For teams without an ATS, we include a free ATS. Learn more.
How does AI screening in the application form work?▼
Our AI analyses both CV content and responses to open-ended questions in the application. It scores candidates based on skills, experience, and behavioural fit, then automatically progresses the top 1-5% to the next stage. See how it works.
Do I need technical knowledge to set up First?▼
No. First is built for recruiters and hiring teams. Launch your first role and start screening candidates in minutes.
What ATS and CRMs do you integrate with?▼
First integrates with Ashby, Workable, Pinpoint, Greenhouse, Bullhorn, and more. Connect with any ATS or CRM to manage your complete hiring pipeline.
What if I don't have an ATS?▼
First includes a free ATS with job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter integration. Use it as your complete hiring solution.
How long does it take to get started?▼
Minutes to go live. 10 minutes to connect with your ATS. If we don't have the integration, 1-2 days max—and it's free.
Do you integrate with LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards?▼
Yes. We integrate with LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, and other job boards. You can deploy First to manage candidates across all your sourcing channels in one place.
How much does First cost?▼
Unlimited seats, roles, and applications. Pay only for AI assessments used. Free tier includes 50 assessments monthly—no credit card required. View pricing.
Can I customize the candidate experience?▼
Yes. Fully brand your job board, customise application questions, and personalise feedback messages to match your company.
How customisable is the criteria?▼
Completely. Define custom skills, weightings, and assessment types to match your exact needs. Adjust scoring in real-time, create role-specific criteria, and test different configurations. First gives you true control over your screening logic.
How accurate is the AI scoring?▼
We decompose your requirements into specific, measurable criteria. Our AI then identifies evidence of those requirements in CVs and applications with high precision. Learn how.
What happens to candidates who aren't selected?▼
They get timely feedback via custom rejection emails—no black hole. You craft the message, and candidates receive immediate responses. This protects your employer brand and builds a talent pool for future roles.
Can I use First with my existing hiring process?▼
Yes. First integrates seamlessly with your ATS and existing workflow. Use it for screening whilst keeping your interview and decision-making processes intact.
Is my candidate data secure?▼
Yes. Cyber Essentials certified and fully GDPR compliant. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. You own your candidate data. Privacy policy or DPA.