I can't be more happy with a staffing/recruiting agency than I am with YOH. They called me 30 mins…read more after I placed my resume up on a separate website- with a job that directly suited my needs. None of this, well, we need to tell you that this job is just great for you but it doesn't match anything that you're interested in doing, and you have no skills or qualifications for it, so you have to totally change your resume to even have e a shot business that other bigger agencies seemed to rely upon. Nope, YOH had one job that the recruiter and I worked on together for three weeks, and I ended up getting it. But they were there every step of the way, and having not actually worked WITH a recruiter before, I was totally floored by this experience. If you are looking for a staffing agency that actually wants to find a job with you, rather than putting your name into their count system so they can earn more referrals, than this is the place. I highly highly recommend this Vancouver based office.

Went here sometime in July to fill out paperwork after applying on Indeed for "warehouse associate"…read moreposition. I definitely do not frequent temp agencies, as I've been working at my current job for almost 3 years, but these were the first people to respond to the many, many applications I had submitted to many, many employers. The woman who was supposed to meet with me, Danielle, was late to her own appointment. She took me to a back office and talked to me about my work history, etc. She said they had "many positions" open. Finished our conversation and was dismissed with a "we'll call you when we have an assignment for you." Her tone the entire time she was talking to me was disinterested, almost as if I was trash. Look lady, you were the first employer to respond to my application. I took a chance on you. Called three weeks later, as I had not heard anything, and a different woman answered the phone, claimed she would "pass my message on" to Danielle, and I would hear back soon. It's been 6 months and I have yet to hear anything. Don't waste your time here. Express is right down the street and they will treat you with dignity and respect, and you'll be working as soon as the next day.

Just finished an assignment with them and it was an incredible experience! Such a supportive team…read moreand so professional. Thank you!

Brandi Norris reached out to me regarding a position with a company that was having difficulty…read morefinding someone who understood the profession. She was amazing at digging in, and determined to understand the industry, their needs and how my skills matched. I am proud to say, I have walked into an amazing career as a Sr. Relations Associate. The compensation and pay far exceeded my expectations.

Everyone at AppleOne is friendly professional & efficient. Leslie was my headhunter & she's…read morewonderful, I highly recommend her!

They move location but they still have the same staff. I think they should have stayed at there old…read morelocation and hired new people. I bet by the middle of 2016 they will start hiring new people. I am friends with people who go there and they all have been writing about how the old staff want help and changing to the hours to what they want instead of what it should be. WorkSource is your one-stop solution to finding a new job! An innovative partnership of organizations dedicated to addressing Washington State's employment needs, WorkSource has offices located across the state. Best of all, WorkSource services are available at no cost to you. At a WorkSource Center you can: Find information about unemployment insurance Attend workshops on a variety of topics including using social media to find employment Learn about the fastest growing jobs Attend job fairs and on-site recruiting events Join a job club to network and share job-search strategies Receive assistance preparing your resume Use a computer, telephone, fax machine, and copier for job search activities WorkSource is your one-stop place for employer services. With WorkSource online, you can post a job on the state's largest online job matching system. Employer Services Representatives are ready to work with you to design a workforce plan for your business. Some of the services we can provide, at no cost to you, include Computer job-matching, Electronic job posting and resume banks, Help with recruitment and layoffs, Information on business, industry, and economic trends Hiring events.

All the staff are very friendly and very helpful, they go beyond to help each individual to find a…read morejob. They also offer lots of helpful workshops.

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.

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.

I worked with Briauna when I had just quit my job and was looking for a more meaningful career. I…read moreneeded someone to help me do some searching, as that got really time consuming (and honestly too much for one person to do.) She listened to my requests, pursued the task with enthusiasm, and she really CARED about my success. I wouldn't hesitate to use her again for other tasks now that I have started my own businesses. She's professional, driven, and just an overall good human being. You just can't ask for more than that!

My place of employment was going out of business and I needed a career that could provide for…read moremyself and my family. I had known Briauna from work and heard she had started an administrative business. I emailed her about my situation and she was prompt and professional in her reply. She scheduled a free consultation with me and took notes on my project. It wasn't long after that she produced a polished resume for me that I ended up using in my next interview. I was hired and have since been a repeat client for spreadsheets I need for work as a construction superintendent. I have recommended her services to my coworkers, as she has always been punctual, professional, helpful, and efficient. Would recommend!

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.

A Staffing Agency That Truly Cares About the People They Represent…read more I have had a professional relationship with Staffing Solutions, LLC, and specifically with Nicholas Martin (Nick), the owner, for approximately 18 months as a candidate seeking employment. While my candidacy ultimately did not result in permanent full-time employment, my experience with Nick and his Account Executive, Karin Challis, has been exceptionally positive. What has stood out to me most is the way they treat you as a person. Throughout my time working with them, I was consistently treated as a priority--with genuine respect, consideration, and compassion. Nick and Karin made a sincere effort to understand my experience, goals, and what I was looking for in my next opportunity. They put me forward for quality positions and interviews where they believed I could be a good fit, rather than simply sending my résumé out indiscriminately. Both Nick and Karin have always been accessible, responsive, personable, and professional. They listen carefully, communicate clearly, pay attention to details, and follow through. But beyond those important qualities, they bring something that I have found surprisingly rare in the staffing industry: a genuinely human touch. When you work with Nick and Karin, you don't feel like you're simply another candidate in a system. You feel like you're working with people who actually care about what happens to you. At times, it genuinely feels like you have friends in your corner who want to see you succeed. That matters even more in today's employment market. The job market is difficult, competitive, and often discouraging, and I have seen firsthand how challenging it can be for both candidates and employers. Through all of that, Nick and Karin have continued to approach their work with a positive attitude, persistence, and genuine concern for the people they serve. Even when an opportunity doesn't work out, they don't make you feel forgotten. For a candidate, that kind of relationship is invaluable. You want someone representing you who will listen, understand your circumstances, communicate with you, and advocate for you. For an employer, I believe those same qualities make Staffing Solutions an excellent partner--because people who take the time to understand candidates are much better positioned to make thoughtful, quality matches. I would gladly recommend Staffing Solutions, LLC to both job seekers and employers. Their professionalism is excellent, but their greatest strength is the personal investment they make in the people they work with. In my experience, Nick and Karin don't just provide staffing services. They build relationships, and they genuinely care about the people behind the résumé. That is what sets them apart.

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.