First provides a cloud‑based hiring platform that combines a free, unlimited applicant tracking system with AI‑driven screening and ranking. Recruiters set transparent criteria and the AI evaluates each application in real time, surfacing the top 1‑5% of candidates and auto‑rejecting unsuitable ones, while integrating with existing ATS, job boards, and CRMs. The pay‑as‑you‑go pricing model charges only for AI assessments, enabling unlimited users, roles, and applications without fixed software fees.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional recruiting platforms rely on manual, slow processes, fixed per-seat pricing, and lack AI-driven screening, causing teams to waste time reviewing hundreds of CVs and miss top talent that moves on quickly.
Solution
First offers a cloud-based hiring platform that combines a free, unlimited ATS with AI-powered candidate screening and ranking. Recruiters define transparent, weighted criteria, and the AI evaluates each application in real time, surfacing the top 1‑5% of candidates and auto‑rejecting must‑have failures. The system integrates with existing ATS, job boards, and CRMs, syncing data and updates automatically, while providing a unified dashboard for pipeline visibility and analytics. Candidates experience a mobile‑optimized application form with adaptive questions and receive personalized feedback, enhancing employer brand. Pricing scales with usage, charging only for AI assessments, allowing unlimited users, roles, and applications without fixed software fees.
Target Audience
First is aimed at recruiting teams, hiring managers, and HR departments in high‑volume hiring organizations that need scalable, AI‑enhanced screening while retaining their existing ATS workflows.
Features
- Free unlimited ATS with unlimited seats, roles, applications, job board postings, and email automation
- AI screening that scores and ranks candidates against custom, transparent criteria with auto‑reject and fast‑track options
- Real‑time 24/7 candidate assessment and ranking, reducing manual review by up to 95%
- Seamless integration with major ATS platforms (Greenhouse, Workable, Bullhorn, etc.) and job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, CV Library)
- Unified dashboard showing role status, candidate stages, bottlenecks, and analytics for pipeline management
- Customizable application forms supporting multiple question types, mobile‑friendly UI, and auto‑complete features
- Automated candidate communications via email, SMS/WhatsApp, and personalized rejection feedback
- Enterprise‑grade security (Cyber Essentials, GDPR/CCPA compliance, encrypted data at rest and in transit) with audit trails and self‑service data deletion