While other platforms might help you hire fast, FirstWho helps you hire right. Transform gut-feel interviews into data-driven decisions that save your team time, money, and morale. (and yes, it’s also efficient!)
The Last Three “Perfect” Candidates Turned Out to Be Disasters
Sound familiar? They aced the interview, had impressive resumes, and seemed like a good cultural fit. But three months later, you’re dealing with missed deadlines, team conflicts, and the expensive process of starting over.
Research shows one bad hire costs 1-2.5× their annual salary. For a $100K position, here's where that money goes:
Lost productivity (35%) is the single largest cost driver, representing over one-third of the total financial impact. This isn't just about money—it's about momentum, team morale, and missed opportunities.
Beyond the Numbers: Bad hires don't just drain budgets—they consume management attention, erode team morale, and set your organization back months.
The Hidden Multiplier: While this analysis uses a 1× salary multiplier, research indicates costs can reach 2.5× for senior positions with greater impact.
Prevention > Cure: Investing in better hiring processes and tools pays dividends by avoiding these cascading costs entirely.
Source: Center for American Progress & SHRM research on bad hire costs. Analysis based on $100K salary position with 1× multiplier impact.
Most ATS platforms move candidates through your pipeline quickly, but speed doesn’t matter when you’re hiring the wrong person. When interviewers improvise questions and decisions are based on gut feelings, even the most efficient system can lead to expensive mistakes.
Before FirstWho: Interviewers wing it, decisions feel uncertain, great candidates slip away, and wrong hires slip through.
After FirstWho: Every interviewer knows exactly what to ask, red flags become obvious, and top performers stand out clearly.
FirstWho connects job requirements to the reliable signals for evaluating them so questions are relevant and based on past actions, not hypotheticals.
Staff Technical PM, Transit Tech
“I've been following FirstWho since day one, and I love how it has evolved. Yes, FirstWho provides the tools but also the training because good hiring decisions depend on people.”
CEO, Good Trouble Strategic Advisors
“FirstWho’s approach focuses on the fundamentals of great hiring: knowing who and what you’re looking for and preparing your interviewers for honest, authentic conversations that matter. Their unique process and tools help hiring teams differentiate interview charm from candidates’ real ability and potential.”
Software Engineer Team Lead, Capital One
“The level of AI faking in technology interviews is off the charts. FirstWho is a game-changer for hiring managers who want to see through the smoke and mirrors to learn about the full candidate.”
Most teams are conducting better interviews within 24 hours. Full system adoption typically happens in the first week.
FirstWho enhances your existing process rather than replacing it. Teams typically love having better questions and clearer evaluation criteria.
Yes. FirstWho integrates with your Google calendar, Gmail, and collaboration tools.
Absolutely. Enterprise-grade security with AWS Well-Architected compliance. Your hiring data stays private and secure.
| No System | Traditional ATS | FirstWho | |
|---|---|---|---|
Speed | Slow | Fast | Smart Speed |
Interview Quality | Inconsistent | Structured | Structured & Insightful |
Decision Confidence | Low | Medium | High |
Bad Hire Prevention | Hope & Pray | Limited | Built-in Safeguards |
Team Alignment | Difficult | Basic | Clear & Objective |
FirstWho combines the speed of traditional ATS with advanced decision-making capabilities
Try FirstWho in your next hiring round. If you don't see measurable improvement in your interviewing process within 60 days, we'll refund every penny. No questions asked.
See measurable improvement in your interviewing process or get a full refund. We're confident you'll love the results.
Don't feel confident using the system after your first 5 interviews? We'll refund you immediately.
Your next hire could be your best hire—or your most expensive mistake.
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