Great businesses are built with great people.
We connect companies with the right talent and help professionals land the roles they deserve. Personal, strategic, and bilingual.
One partner for talent, four ways to help
Pick the service you need. Tap a card to see exactly what is included.
Recruitment
The right person for the role, from junior to executive, anywhere in the world.
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- Role definition and candidate profile built with you
- Active sourcing, screening, and reference checks
- A shortlist of vetted candidates, not a pile of CVs
- Support through offer, negotiation, and onboarding
Interview Coaching
Walk into your next interview prepared, confident, and calm.
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- Behavioral interview preparation (STAR method)
- Mock interviews tailored to your target role
- Honest, structured feedback after every session
- Salary conversation practice
CV & LinkedIn Strategy
A profile that gets noticed by recruiters and passes the filters.
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- CV rewrite focused on results, not duties
- LinkedIn profile optimization, headline to skills
- Positioning for the roles you actually want
- Formats that pass applicant tracking systems
Career & Financial Advisory
A clear plan for your next career move and the finances behind it.
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- Career path planning with concrete milestones
- Salary benchmarking and negotiation strategy
- Financial planning for transitions and growth
- Follow-up sessions to keep you on track
From first job to the corner office
A sample of the areas where we place talent every day.
Simple process, serious results
Listen
A discovery call to understand your goals, your culture, and what success looks like.
Search
Targeted sourcing and careful screening. We look for fit, not just keywords.
Match
You meet a short list of strong candidates, with our notes on each one.
Support
Offer, onboarding, and follow-up. We stay close until it works.
About the founder
Founder · HR and talent acquisition consultant
With 20 years of experience in Human Resources, specialising in talent acquisition, I founded People First Advisory with one clear purpose: helping organisations hire exceptional talent, and helping professionals reach their career goals through strategic, personal guidance.
When you choose People First Advisory, you work directly with me. Every consultation, interview coaching session, recruitment strategy, CV review, LinkedIn optimisation, and career advisory service is led by me personally and backed by real HR experience.
I believe recruitment is about more than filling positions. It is about changing lives, building teams that work, and opening doors. My commitment to every client is the same: personal solutions, integrity, professionalism, and a genuine people first approach.
- 20+ yearsin Human Resources
- Talent acquisitionspecialist
- Globalrecruitment experience
- One to oneevery client works with Katia
In their own words
Real clients on what changed for them, on camera and in their own writing.
As the owner of Mobiplay Games, I have had the opportunity to work with many professionals, and I can confidently say that Katia Barrett and BL People First Advisory have made a meaningful impact on my business and professional growth.
Katia provided exceptional career coaching, leadership guidance, and strategic insight that helped me strengthen my leadership skills and approach to growing my business. She took the time to understand my goals, offered practical and personalized advice, and challenged me to think strategically while remaining true to my vision.
Her expertise in leadership development, talent acquisition, and professional coaching is outstanding. More importantly, she genuinely cares about the success of the people she works with and provides the encouragement and accountability needed to achieve lasting results.
I highly recommend Katia Barrett and BL People First Advisory to entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking to elevate their leadership, grow their business, and reach the next level in their careers.
Katia Barrett provided exceptional career coaching and professional guidance throughout my professional development. Her expertise in talent acquisition, leadership, and career mentoring is truly outstanding.
She takes the time to understand each client's goals and delivers practical, personalized strategies that inspire confidence and create meaningful results. Her professionalism, insight, and genuine commitment to helping others succeed make her an exceptional career coach.
I highly recommend Katia Barrett and BL People First Advisory to any professional seeking expert career guidance and leadership development.
Organizations we have supported
A selection of the businesses and practices that have worked with us.
Questions we hear a lot
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