The worst staffing service we have ever used. Within 2 weeks, we had 3 no call no shows. Of course,…read morewe rely on someone being there and this put us back quite a bit. After that I talked to one of the Managers, Evelyne in the Vancouver office who ended up hanging up on me. I finally got ahold of Jamie, who is supposed to be running the show who denied that her manager did this to me. I sent her the voice recording. Im guessing she didnt like that I was correct on this because when we asked to try one more time to use them, she explicitly told me that she is good with giving second chances. As if we were the ones that needed the second chance after all of there unprofessionalism. I would NEVER ever use them. Not reliable or accountable

Great Stuffing Agency, Great Management and Great people. I am very grateful for the opportunity…read morethey gave me and strongly recommend to join this Great Agency.

I've been through a few temp agencies, and this one is remarkably professional, friendly and…read morehelpful. Compared to others I've been to, Ajilon is very organized, and I feel confident that they are among the top temporary agencies. They have financial and office jobs. Everyone there is nice, and Katie is beyond amazing, and always answers my inquiries quickly. She found me my dream job after only a week, even if it was a 6-month temporary position. I had no idea I would like administrative work with the public, but I loved it. I would pay them to do that job. Now I know where I want to end up in life, and I don't think you can beat finding out what you want to do. A month after that job ended, she had two interviews for me, and then placed me in another good temporary position. I'm not sure how to review a temp agency, but I would definitely recommend it. I have never had a bad experience here, and have always felt like they were on my side. In this economy, a job searcher needs everyone on their side that they can get.

I've been through a few temp agencies, and this one is remarkably professional, friendly and…read morehelpful. Compared to others I've been to. I truly loved working with Ajilon. Domonique Gratteri in particular has been awesome. I cannot say enough good about her. She had placed me at Nike and Blount for temp positions and both experiences were great! Domonique follows up with me after each interview and quickly lets me know if I am hired on. She is upfront about each role and checks in on how I am doing. Domonique is on top of it, never have I been unemployed long because she always finds something for me. She truly listens to what I want. She has been a life-saver! If you are looking for a staffing agency and recruiter, go to Ajilon and request for Domonique!

Vanderhouwen Does Not Understand Cybersecurity - Overlooked by VanderHouwen Despite Clear…read moreQualifications I applied for a Cybersecurity Program Manager role in Portland through VanderHouwen and was told by recruiter T. B. that I was "not a great fit." There was no interview, no technical discussion--just a surface-level rejection. Here are the verifiable facts. I hold the CISSP (Associate of ISC²), CEH, Security+, eJPT, Google Cybersecurity, Google Cybersecurity Cloud, and CAPM certifications. I have 3+ years of project management experience leading a 20-person team at Apollo 11 and more than eight years total in cybersecurity, IT operations, and governance. I've implemented NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, and PCI-DSS frameworks, authored insider-threat assessments, and managed full-scale modernization programs across multiple organizations. Being dismissed without acknowledgment of these credentials or achievements shows a failure to evaluate based on objective capability. Any organization that truly understands cybersecurity program management would recognize this alignment instantly. I challenge anyone to ask any AI if I'm qualified with 3+ years of project management experience, CISSP (Associate of ISC²), CEH, eJPT, Google Cybersecurity, Google Cybersecurity Cloud, and CAPM.

To anyone entering the Portland job market. VanderHouwen and Associates, Inc. needs to be your…read morefirst stop. They work hard for you and find the positions that best match your qualifications and get you in the door. This agency got me my first contract job and then a great full time position and I am so pleased with the level of service. The Portland job market is easily the most brutal I have been to yet, but VanderHouwen made navigating it much simpler than if I had done it on my own. Kristin Hunt was the agent I worked with, so be sure you ask for her. Kristin gave me a realistic outlook on job expectations and helped me avoid postings that were a waste of time. She also told me when I should apply for a position directly myself when the company was not one VanderHouwen worked with. Halfway through my contract job, Kristin immediately began helping me look for full-time roles to transition to while other recruiters in the market told me it was too early and to come back within 4-6 weeks of my contract's end date. Furthermore, she always gave me up to date information on the status of each job I applied to. I was never in the dark. She cares a lot about her customers and it shows through her actions. I wouldn't take the negative reviews here seriously. Work with VanderHouwen if you go and don't get impatient. Portland is tough and you are going to get many no's before you get a yes. You need connections to have a chance at getting anywhere in the process and that is where VanderHouwen comes in.

I recently had the pleasure of working with Jodi Allen, an outstanding recruiter. From our first…read moreconversation she provided insightful and thoughtful responses, helping me prepare for the interview and better understand the role. Her communication was exceptional--prompt and consistent, always keeping me in the loop. When Jodi was out on PTO, Jessica Rotter stepped in seamlessly, maintaining the same level of professionalism and connection. She also coordinated the in-person introductions with the team I'm now working with. Anyone would be lucky to have Jodi, Jessica, and Beacon Hill in their corner!

It was a pleasure working with Beacon Hill Staffing Group. I've worked with many staffing agencies…read morethroughout my career in Information Technology and Beacon Hill demonstrated to be well organized, informed and always responded in a timely manner if I had any inquiries. Smooth explanation of benefits and payroll process. I'd recommend them to anyone that needs to engage with a staffing agency.

When I went through a period of unemployment after being laid off, a former colleague recommended…read moreParker and Lynch as a recruiter for the finance field. I've bee through this "game" before and have met so many recruiters that take your resume, give you a cursory interview, never to be heard from again. It's happened to me with several recruiters and firms here in the Portland area. It wasn't like that with P+L. The team with P+L (including Dan Olchowy - definitely a star!) stuck with me, found me roles where they could, and even when I found a job with a different firm, they were so gracious with me, wishing me luck, asking if it was okay if we maintained contact, and to keep them in mind for other colleagues. It's been a little over a year since I worked with them, they still reach out to me, and I have to commend them for their professionalism and competence. And the fact that when they say they'll call you back, they actually DO call you back.

While trying to find a good company fit for me and my skills (Controller Level for small…read morebusinesses), I signed up with SO many recruiters and recruiting companies here in Portland. Only three agencies actually called me back and found work for me - and Parker + Lynch was the best by FAR. Their communication, their advice to me when I interviewed, especially regarding my interview style, it was all ON POINT, direct and very helpful. I cannot say enough about Parker + Lynch - everyone there is just fantastic. Cooperate, work hard, and communicate - simple things that all business people need to do and Parker + Lynch sets the standard. I'm very grateful for their help. I am now doing a very challenging and rewarding job combining all of my favorite skills, not just straight-up accounting, and I would never have found this place without Parker + Lynch.

Waste of time! A recruiter calls me saying they found my resume online, I go to their Portland…read moreoffice and they seem really excited to help me find a job. They even mention a client within the private sector that I would be perfect for. During this time, they didn't make me fill out paperwork, which was odd. And given the fact that they had a one day temp position that week, but told me I could go to their Tigard office to fill things out. I declined that offer, but kept in contact. My first contact left so I was placed with another. This is after sending them emails and getting no reply, mind you. I'm desperate to start working and they tell me of two positions starting on a Monday. It's Friday morning and she promises to get back to me at the end of the day. I didn't hear from her, even though I called and left her messages. The final straw came this week when I asked for a follow up on another job. She had reached out to me and sent me the test writing skill, which I compleated and sent back immediately. I then find out from her that the company passed on me, she knew since last Thursday, so if I hadn't reached out, I never would've known. I'm done with Motus and their dismal lack of communication and all the time I wasted with them. Stay far far away!

First off, Adrienne was one of their most delightful and easy to work work recruiters. After she…read morewas let go or quit, trying to get placed for a job is equivalent to finding a needle in a haystack. Karriann Gillis is the absolute worst! I call in and email frequently to see if they have jobs available, only to have their administrative assistant, Megan, email me, not the recruiter I'm assigned to, to scold me for doing so. How unprofessional is that!!?? Instead of returning my calls, reaching out to me for possible assignments or following up with me, I have gotten directly ignored by the staff there. They instead say, go look for jobs elsewhere or give the recruiters time to reach back out to you. I waited almost 90 days for Kariann to reach out to me. The worst thing is, as a job seeker with a wide range of skills, it is bothersome that you are subject to being scolded or blackballed just because of your persistence in looking for work. The turn-around of their recruiters was done in such an unprofessional manner that once Adrienne left, I didn't even get a heads up I had a new recruiter! The recruiter I was assigned to has yet to even consider me for any positions. I don't know if that's how they treat "ALL PEOPLE" but that has been my experience and it is a shit show to get them to work for you on your behalf. Find a more competent recruiter if you work for this company.

Madeline with Sales First recruiting went above and beyond to help me learn about a great new…read morecareer Opportunity that was appropriate for my experience level and was great about coaching me through the process of interview. Recommend her and her company to anyone, 10/10. Absolutely enjoyed working with her.

I want to thank Anna for all of her help, I had a great experience! This was my first time working…read morewith a recruiter. She was so professional and kind! She easily found a position that was exactly what I needed, and was very informative throughout the entire process by always keeping me updated, following up after the interviews and answering any questions I had. I felt that she truly went above and beyond to ensure my success by consistently providing me with advice, insight and the resources I needed before every step of the way. She was also able to schedule everything within my tight schedule, which I am so thankful for!

very helpful and helped me through a process that was very complicated but they made it very simpleread more

Friendly staff, clean office and super helpful. I highly recommend if you are feeling stuck and…read moreneed help finding a job they are super helpful and knowledgeable highly recommend.