First Recruiting

First Recruiting First Recruiting is a boutique recruiting firm, focusing on finding high-quality permanent candidates from the financial services industry.

First Recruiting is a staffing firm which has been serving the Chicagoland area for over 60 years. We work to help our clients enhance productivity, professionalism, and leadership through use of our services. We are a leading provider and well-respected search resource in the areas of banking, financial/brokerage, legal, accounting, and IT industries. We have served our thousands of candidates an

d hundreds of highly regarded corporations through use of personalized, comprehensive relationships to increase lasting results. Our recruiting methods have evolved with developing technologies, but the integrity of our work has always remained constant. Since every employee plays a crucial role in a company, all First Recruiting candidates are screened through in-depth interviews, references, and background checks. We also assess an individual on a more personal level to best match the candidates who most align with a company’s culture, values, and atmosphere. It is the assurance of exceptional talent which has compelled companies to use First Recruiting repeatedly and kept our clients satisfied. First Recruiting was founded in 1955 as a boutique, family business. Although we have continuously been altering our firm to best serve our clients and candidates, our founding values remain the same. We work to create lasting relationships will all individuals who work with First Recruiting. We believe nothing speaks louder than proven results, and First Recruiting takes pride in achieving the relationships with our community that have grown over the last 60 years, and we are excited for our continued success in the future. http://www.first-recruiting.com/

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How are you keeping tabs on labor-market risks in your sector (or for your clients) — and how might you prepare if things take a turn?

Government labor data could paint a darker economic picture, leading to a market slide that would throw cold water on the outlook of those who are well off.

No official jobs numbers this month — leaving economists, businesses and markets without their usual compass.How concern...
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No official jobs numbers this month — leaving economists, businesses and markets without their usual compass.

How concerned are you about the economy when vital data — like the monthly jobs report — isn’t being published?

Jobs Friday won't be happening again this week as the record-long government shutdown has resulted in a lack of official data.

A veteran recruiter with 38 years in the business shares the one cover letter that made him pick up the phone immediatel...
10/28/2025

A veteran recruiter with 38 years in the business shares the one cover letter that made him pick up the phone immediately.

What made it so memorable? It told a story. It connected the applicant’s experience to the role in a striking, authentic way.

What’s one way you try to make your cover letter more than just a summary of your résumé?

I called the guy's number right away. I didn't even read his résumé. This is the only cover letter I've ever responded to like this.

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When every applicant is polished to perfection, how do you stay real?
This article argues that AI-enhanced headshots and profiles are becoming the norm in job applications.
Is this a level playing field… or does it raise new questions about authenticity and what “professional” even means?

In a competitive job market, a good headshot can make a big difference. That's leading to a wave of AI headshots on LinkedIn and other hiring platforms.

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100 N LaSalle Street, Ste 1210
Chicago, IL
60602

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5:30pm

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+13122534000

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