From Our Founder & CEO
“Like so many others, I grew frustrated with a broken hiring system. Endless job boards, outdated postings, and automated rejection emails were leaving good people behind. But I realized something important: you are not the problem. The system is. My passion has always been helping people — especially those in tough situations — see that there’s a better way. Whether you’re unemployed and searching for immediate work, currently employed but unhappy and too busy to apply, or a recent graduate trying to launch your career, you deserve a fair shot at being seen. That’s why I created Candidates 1st: to bring back the human touch in the job search process — and to deliver it with full transparency. With our customer portal, you can see every application we submit in real time. And with each application verified directly on a company website, you’ll know your efforts aren’t disappearing into a black hole. We don’t just give advice. We take action — because your future deserves more than wasted time and empty promises.” — Ahmed Haleem, Founder & CEO