People First HR Services

I recently got my new job working with People First HR and I couldn't give a higher recommendation! Tara and Jenessa asked me all the right questions and really found a position for me that is so perfectly suited for me. I highly recommend using People First, the staff was so kind and thoughtful really making the experience great!

Unfortunately, the recruitment process by People First HR is the most frustrating and disappointing experiences I've had. My recent experience with them has been months ongoing. A friend of mine had been approached by People First HR on LinkedIn for an opportunity and, while she wasn't interested, forwarded the job posting to me. On 5 April, I emailed the recruiter, Tara, as instructed by the job posting, but weeks went by without response. Exactly one month later, on 5 May, I was approached by a different recruiter on LinkedIn for the same position. My initial inquiry about the posting was never acknowledged.

The process, after I was approached, went smoothly—a screening, an interview with Tara, then I sent in my resume and portfolio and everything they asked for. All of this went excitingly well (our conversations gave the impression that I was a great fit for the role and the organization for which they were hiring was one that suited me just as well!) and the team was personable and great to work with. On 16 May, they also sent some corporate personality assessments which I filled out in a timely manner—and then never heard from them again.

I waited a week for a response (the recruiter who approached me on LinkedIn had their vacation responder on) before sending a follow up email. No response, so the next week I follow up again. Finally, on 1 June (more than two weeks after I last heard from People First), Tara replies to me that they have made the decision to move forward with other candidates. I have inquired about the reasoning behind the decision but have little faith that I will get a response.

People First HR, it seems, will do all they can to entertain you if the recruiter deems you a worthwhile candidate but lacks the courtesy to inform you otherwise. Their recruitment process asks a lot from the candidate—I did my best to provide what they needed for me, despite having external responsibilities, but they could not afford my time and effort the same respect from the very beginning.

I worked closely with Tara Gousseau for a few weeks on my job application process. She was patient, kind, and extremely helpful in helping me land a new job. I was impressed by how thorough and thoughtful the process was to finding a candidate, and that made me feel like I was in good hands and that my best interests were taken into consideration.

Had a great experience! Tara Gousseau was the recruiter I worked with and she was amazing. She really kept me looped in and I was never left wondering “what’s next” always knew when to expect and update and always received an update right on time. Took a lot of the guess work out that’s usually involved in the wait and see game. Was hired with People Corp. and am excited to start my new role. Tara helped me communicate aspects of the offer I wanted included that were important to me as well. Great job and wonderful experience!

Service of People First HR was excellent. Tara approached me via LinkedIn, interview process was smooth. She always kept me in the loop in and update me what is next. From A to Z of the interview process, she was so helpful and she helped me to get a good offer. I'm so happy to be part of People Corp. Thanks again Tara.