Find Your Next Career in the Channel Islands

You’re never just a CV to us

Whatever stage you’re at in your career, we’ll be supporting you every step of the way, connecting you with the best  employers across the Channel Islands.

Why candidates choose us

Fewer agencies, better results

Register with too many agencies and you dilute your own brand and risk losing control of where your CV ends up. A small number of trusted relationships works far better than being one of hundreds.

We build careers, not just placements

We connect you with the right opportunity at every stage of your career,  thanks to our strong relationships with the Channel Islands’ leading employers.  We work with you every step of the way, from that first Trainee role to your first Directorship.

A real competitive edge

Our preferred supplier status with top local organisations means candid advice, valuable connections, and access to roles you won’t find elsewhere.

Our areas of expertise

We recruit for Permanent and Fixed-Term Contract roles across Accountancy, Actuarial, Law, Trust and Fiduciary, Pensions, Funds, Banking, Compliance, Finance, Fin-tech, Investments, Human Resources, Recruitment, Project Management, Marketing, PR, Communications, IT, Telecommunications, Technology and Change Management, Administration, Operational Support, and the  Public Sector.

You’ll have access to exclusive job opportunities,  the majority of which aren’t advertised anywhere else. 

Many of our consultants have worked in specialist roles within both financial and non-financial services before moving into recruitment, so you’re talking to experts who understand your  industry, not just your job description.

Career & interview advice

Your success is what drives us. Drawing on years of experience in the local market, we’ve put together practical advice to help you prepare for your next move, including:

  • Pre-interview preparation
  • Preparing for a competency-based interview
  • How to sell yourself at interview
  • Body language
  • Typical interview questions
  • How to end an interview
  • What you’re really worth
  • Managing your social media reputation

Graduate recruitment!

Congratulations, your hard work has paid off! So, what’s next? Think smart, think 1st!

You’ll have a dedicated graduate consultant on hand to make sure your first career step is the right one. As established leaders in graduate recruitment, we bring the perfect balance of experience, guidance, and client connections to help you find your ideal entry-level role.

We source graduate opportunities across leading offshore companies in a wide range of sectors, including Accountancy, Law, Trust and Fiduciary, Funds, Banking, Compliance, Finance, Investments, Human Resources, Project Management, IT, Marketing, PR, and Communications.

What to expect from your graduate consultation
  • Assistance with you CV
  • Guidance with career path options across a range of sectors
  • The latest graduate and trainee job opportunities
  • A conversation about further study options
  • Advice and support with interview preparation and technique

What our candidates say

I just want to say thank you so much for all your help and your patience in me, best decision I have ever made for my career. I would like to give you an opportunity to do it all over again for a special person of mine and I have mentioned how wonderful 1st Recruitment is and how you really helped out a lot therefore, they are keen to meet you and for you to help them out with seeking a job/career.

5

Please pass on my thanks to the rest of your team. You really are a credit to Guernsey. I’ve been turned away from three agencies in the past, due to my lack of experience in Finance, but Placing People 1st gave me a chance and I’ll always be grateful for this.

5

I have been to a few agencies in the last few weeks, and I’ve got to say the meeting I had with you was one of the most positive of them all. I think this is proven by the fact that we have already put my details across for a job! I found the environment of Placing People 1st welcoming and relaxed, but also professional.

5

My meeting with 1st Recruitment went very well; armed with all the information I had provided, together with details of a couple of opportunities of real interest. Within a few days, they had sent my CV to a well-established law firm, and my first meeting was arranged – this ultimately led to the position I accepted and am now enjoying very much. The speed of 1st Recruitment’s activity was great, and I was impressed by their attention to detail in relation to the type of work and type of organisation in which I was interested. Regular updates were provided, which reassured me that she was working hard on my behalf.

5

I can honestly say that your recruitment agency is second to none and my experience can only be described as excellent, very professional, uplifting and encouraging. Excellent service all round and I will be certainly singing your praises!

5

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