A Search Partner for
Essential Industries
Our clients don’t come to us for “more resumes.” They come when they need a partner who can defend every hire in the boardroom and in day‑to‑day results.
Banking and Financial Services
Providing financial leadership to navigate the complexities of the financial sector
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Connecting private equity firms with executives who drive growth and investment success.
Learn MoreHealthcare
Matching healthcare leaders to roles that improve patient care and operational efficiency.
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Sourcing mission-driven leaders for non-profits focused on making a difference.
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Placing leaders who streamline operations in transportation and logistics.
Learn MoreExecutive Search
Providing the experience and leadership our client partners need to grow.
Learn MoreOur Story
Career 1 Source was launched in 2008 to meet a clear demand: organizations in essential, complex industries needed more than job boards and transactional recruiters. They needed a search partner who understood their world and treated every hire as a performance decision, not just a filled seat.
Since then, we’ve grown into the specialist search partner for organizations in banking and financial services, private equity, healthcare, non profit, and transportation and logistics – helping leaders strengthen teams and move their businesses forward.
What has stayed constant is our way of working:
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- Sector fluency so candidates are evaluated in context, not in a vacuum
- Business first conversations that start with what success really requires
- Long term relationships with clients who trust us when hiring has real consequences
Today, as part of Integra Partners, every Career 1 Source search is powered by the IntegraHire℠ approach – a proven, consultative way of finding remarkable people, guided by alignment, insight, readiness, and excellence so every hire elevates your team from day one.
IntegraHire℠
The backbone of how we work
Across Career 1 Source and Ag 1 Source, every search is guided by IntegraHire℠ – our proven approach for finding remarkable people, grounded in clear alignment, insight, readiness, and excellence. We start by defining what success really requires in your organization, then use four critical pillars – culture, leadership and behavior, performance profile, and skills and experience – as a filter at every stage. The result is a search process you can trust and hires that support performance, culture, and long‑term success.
Why Clients Choose Us
Working with Scott and Career 1 Source is a completely ...
Working with Scott and Career 1 Source is a completely different experience than other recruiters—they are truly invested in our organization’s success, prioritize cultural fit, and go beyond placement to help us grow as a company. Their process saves us time and produces long-term results. I would absolutely recommend them to anyone looking for more than just a transactional recruiting firm.Ryan Wedel | Landmark National Bank
I wanted to pass along the compliments from everyone ab...
I wanted to pass along the compliments from everyone about the pre-work, notes and due diligence from Scott that accompany the resume. They are all very impressed with the professionalism of your agency.Senior HR Recruiter with a Food & Beverage Company
"Recruiter was very personable and provided good follow...
"Recruiter was very personable and provided good follow up and support in getting questions answered and needs met. David Weaver was excellent!"Successfully Placed Candidate
I didn’t get the chance to tell you over the phone, b...
I didn’t get the chance to tell you over the phone, but I have appreciated your work throughout this process. I feel that I knew exactly what I was getting into and what the board’s expectations of me would be. I didn’t hear anything surprising yesterday because you made sure I was well-informed prior to the interview. So, thank you very much for your work! You have been a great resource for both me and this organization.Another Happy Career 1 Source Candidate
"Great follow up and discussions. I thought that David ...
"Great follow up and discussions. I thought that David did a good job with prepping me on the meetings/interviews."Brooke M.
David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He exudes ...
David is an absolute pleasure to work with. He exudes professionalism, persistence, and integrity. I’ve enjoyed working with David.Successfully Placed Candidate, Employee Benefit Broker
"David provided accurate and helpful information about ...
"David provided accurate and helpful information about the company and position. David communicated with me by email, phone and text and ensured I have accurate and timely information. David was able to secure additional compensation above my original ask. David was extremely professional and just overall assisted in a smooth recruiting process."Mirra S.
"I feel that David was a real advocate for me during th...
"I feel that David was a real advocate for me during the process. He was very transparent about the challenges of the company and what they were looking for which allowed me to have great conversations and ask appropriate questions. He was very prompt with responses and feedback."Heather B.
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Real Experience Yields Real Insights
Our talent experts have spent years in their specialized fields. We want to pass that deep industry knowledge onto the businesses we represent and the professionals we advocate for.