Client Success Stories

What Our Clients Say

Real results from real partnerships. Here's what leaders across industries have to say about working with People First Priority Search.

92%+
Placement Success Rate
90%+
Repeat Business Rate
20+
Years of Experience
<10
Days Avg. to Shortlist
IT Security

People First Recruiting filled our critical CISO role in under two months despite the intense competition in cybersecurity. Chuck's team truly understands the nuances of high-stakes IT security hires and delivered a candidate who fits our culture perfectly—no fluff, just results.

Chief Information Officer
CISO Placement
Midwest Manufacturing Firm
Aerospace

Chuck is always the first person I call when I have a hard-to-fill position. He is extremely dedicated and partners with us. He is one of the rare recruiters who understands high-level engineering in aerospace. He has worked with us for over 10 years and has filled several of our hardest-to-fill positions every year.

Director of HR
Various Placements
Aerospace Industry
Engineering

We struggled for six months to find a qualified structural engineer with PE/SE certifications amid the talent crunch post-hurricanes. Chuck partnered with us every step, sourcing passive candidates who were spot-on, and the hire has already boosted our compliance projects.

VP of Engineering
PE/SE Engineer Placement
Architecture Firm
Finance

I am very excited about him, a very nice guy, and I am happy you found him. You are a good man and not the typical pain in the ass recruiter. I have some recruiters who keep sending me people who are not even close to what I asked for, just to see if I will take them anyway. So thank you!

Florida Managing Partner
Sr Tax Manager Placement
Accounting Firm
Engineering

We had this embedded engineering position open for over a year. Thank you so much for finding someone who will make a mark in our company.

Engineering Director
Embedded Engineer Placement
Battery Engineering Company
Finance

Handing over our accounting controller search to People First was the best call—they navigated the market trends and delivered a top-tier professional who exceeded expectations on day one. Their people-first approach means no more sifting through irrelevant resumes.

Finance Director
Controller Placement
Nationwide Manufacturing Company
Defense

In the fast-paced world of information systems, finding a network administrator with defense-sector experience was tough. Chuck's expertise and network got us three strong candidates quickly, and the one we hired has transformed our infrastructure security.

Director of IT
Network Admin Placement
Defense Contractor in Virginia
Finance

Our finance team needed a tax manager versed in evolving regulations, and after frustrating searches elsewhere, People First delivered a seamless match. Chuck's honesty about market realities and focus on long-term fit saved us time and headaches.

CFO
Tax Manager Placement
Midwest Accounting Firm
Engineering

Filling a senior programmer role in embedded systems felt impossible in this talent shortage. Chuck and his team acted like true partners, tapping into passive talent we couldn't reach, and the new hire is already driving innovation in our R&D.

Engineering Manager
Sr Embedded Programmer Placement
Battery Technology Startup
Manufacturing

People First Recruiting transformed our HR director search by understanding our manufacturing culture and sourcing a leader who not only had the credentials but aligned with our values. Their no-nonsense approach is why we'll call them first for future needs.

CEO
HR Director Placement
Mid-Size Manufacturing Plant in Ohio
Technology

Finding cybersecurity specialists for our info systems overhaul was daunting, but People First's expertise in sourcing passive talent delivered two outstanding fits. Chuck partners like an extension of our team, focusing on quality over quantity for real results.

Chief Technology Officer
Cybersecurity Placement
Finance Services Company in New York
Aerospace

Securing a program manager for our aerospace projects was a challenge, but Chuck's deep knowledge of high-level engineering roles led to a hire that's exceeded every milestone. They're reliable, efficient, and committed to putting people first—just like the team.

Director of Operations
Program Manager Placement
Aerospace Firm in California
Legal

We needed a scheduler expert for complex legal projects, and amid the competitive market, People First found us a gem through their nationwide network. Chuck's straightforward communication and candidate vetting process ensured a perfect cultural match.

Managing Partner
Scheduler Placement
National Legal Services Firm

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