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!

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'd give zero if I could. First, the founder/owner left her desk at the time we agreed on for me to…read morecall her and I was on hold; then she proceeded to ask me why I didn't have a higher GPA in college (mine was above a 3.0), and then found it appropriate to correct my (correct) language...over the phone. She actually laughed at me when I said the average amount of hours worked in society (I said 40) within the conversation and corrected me again. The manner in which she asked, "why haven't you been able to find a job?" was so demeaning, I'm not sure why I agreed to meet in person the next day; I did in the hopes she'd be able to help me out. So I went in the next day to meet with her and she was not in the office, she was outside walking her dog (not something I'd usually be irritated by, but after the day before it rubbed me the wrong way). There was no one else in the office and a woman named Nicole who came to the front desk got incredibly defensive when I asked how long it usually takes her to come back; I was uncomfortable from the start. Had she spoken like an adult, things may have unfolded a little differently. I waited a few minutes and decided to leave because had I been late, no doubt that'd had been considered unprofessional, as I had another appointment afterward. Nicole gave me a nasty retort about the amount of time I'd have been there "anyway" with an unprofessional attitude, I felt like I was in high school again. When I ran into Vaughna (owner) in the hallway and let her know I was on my way out, she copped an attitude immediately and tried to make me feel guilty about her dog and proceeded to send me a passive-aggressive email afterward. Never have I felt so inconsequential. Terrible customer service. There's probably a good reason why their office was completely empty-people don't appreciate being treated rudely by "professionals" having no respect for others' time. Do yourself a favor-especially if you're young looking-because these people won't take you seriously-don't waste your time.

I worked with Reliant Search a few years ago when needing payroll services for my small business…read more Vaughna, Kristin, and their team were helpful in working with us, and we were very happy with the service and friendliness of everyone. They stand apart for the level of benefits offered to candidates, and it made the process totally painless. Would work with again!

I cannot recommend Staffing Solutions highly enough. From the very first interaction, their team…read moredemonstrated professionalism, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to helping candidates and employers succeed.

I have recently been working with Zeta of Staffing Solutions LLC and I can tell you she listens to…read morewho & what you are to match skills and personalities for the right job. Her friendliness and zest for what she does is so refreshing. Thank you Zeta!

First time using a recruiter, coming off of a pretty terrible experience (job I signed up for was…read moreNOT the job I ended up doing, no support, no training). I was working with Kelsey, who LISTENED when I explained what I was looking for - collaborative, lateral structure, training and commitment to mentorship, and most of all CLIENTS TREATED AS HUMANS, not as paychecks. Within a day, she'd delivered a list of possibilities to me, helped me pare down my resume, and gave me guidance on how to move forward with my top choice. Three weeks of "job searching" and I've got an offer. It would've been ONE week if I'd just gone to Boly:Welch in the first place. 10/10, no notes.

Working with Kelsey Williams was one of the best decisions I made during my job search. From the…read moreoutset, she took the time to understand exactly what I was looking for in my next role and what mattered most to me in a firm's culture and environment. Throughout the process, Kelsey's knowledge of the legal market and of individual firms proved invaluable. She ultimately connected me with a firm that truly aligned with my values and long-term career goals. Beyond the outstanding results, Kelsey is professional, intelligent, communicative, organized, thoroughly prepared, and a pleasure to work with at every stage. During our time working together, Kelsey refined my résumé, provided thoughtful insight and advice about the firms I was considering, coached me for interviews, and supported me through salary negotiations. What is often a stressful and overwhelming experience felt far more manageable with her guidance. Working with Kelsey has been one of the most impactful decisions I've made in pursuing my next role. For any attorney seeking their next position, Kelsey will be an excellent partner. She is a dedicated, strategic, and strong advocate who truly cares and offers thoughtful, practical guidance throughout the job search. I am profoundly grateful for the support she provided and recommend Kelsey with the utmost confidence.

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.

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 LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Their staff are so welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful!…read more ESPECIALLY Kyle Thornhill he's the best!!!

Long wait times. Closed 12:00-1:00 for lunch. Helpful . Plan to spend the day. Understaffed…read more Advisors take time with each applicant, which slow processing time.