The service of the office lady was not what I paid for, I paid for the access to their job database…read morestrictly. If you don't know how too send your resume with your cover letter, I wouldn't recommend them, but luckily enough I ended up being able to do that. I was working at Pizza Hut part time, post college. Mom got it for me as a Christmas gift(only thing I asked for) felt like a good shot. I got into the field I studied at school. Completed the management program. Got promoted to salary. You are the only reason your career will be successful, these guys just provided the opportunity. My friend asked how I got my job, and I honestly forgot their name. Curiosity won. I lost the survey I was suppose to give them about my job, and had to give them the help they gave me.

I contacted Northwest Employment on accident- I was responding to an employment ad for a school…read morereceptionist in the Tri-City Herald, but it turned out that this ad was a clever ruse. The phone number brought me to Northwest Employment, a company that, for the low low price of $190, will help you get a job. I was upset that the ad had tricked me into calling, but decided to be open-minded and see what they had to offer before writing them off as a complete scam. I had just been telling my husband the night before that I would pay good money for someone to help me find a job, and here was someone asking for good money! So I listened to the woman's spiel, despite her brusque, bordering on rude demeanor, and rushed, I-don't-have-time-for-this tone. If it works, I suppose it's not such a bad deal- they say they give you access to hundreds of jobs, and you get to meet with employers same day. However, I do not spend nearly $200 without first discussing it with my husband, or, for that matter, having more than 30 seconds to think it over myself. I politely told her that I had had two interviews earlier in the week, and didn't think it prudent to spend so much money before hearing back from those employers. She responded, brusquely but appropriately, with something along the lines of "We wish you luck." I opened my mouth to ask for her name and extension, so that if I needed the service next week, I could speak directly to her (in case of commission), but she had already hung up! Reading the above paragraph, I suppose it doesn't sound that awful, but I was very taken aback and offended. I was seriously considering this service, despite the somewhat dishonest way I came into contact with them. I could not believe the complete lack of customer service and common courtesy- as soon as she realized I wasn't whipping out my credit card, she was done. I didn't use the tone I normally use with solicitors- I wasn't shutting her down, or weaseling out of the situation- I simply was not willing to part with $200 less than a minute after being made aware of the service. I was ready with pen and paper to take down her name in case I didn't get the two jobs I had already interviewed for. I've never been hung up on by a business before. Ouch. I suppose it's a good thing, though. The internet seems to be rife with complaints and screams of "scam!". Even if you choose to trust what they sell, beware that their customer service is abysmal, and take your business elsewhere.

A friend was getting work from this group when there was little work in the area. So, I went in. I…read morepassed the little spelling and math tests - 100%. My typing came out as always very low. I was shown a video about how to fill out pay forms. I was getting hired. I was asked to fill out a stack of forms, including a VOLUNTARY form, poorly copied with an OK for a private investigative firm to research my life in any way desired, including talking to friends, neighbors, checking my usual places of business by a firm located in another city ( uhh Prosser-yikes small town mentality) . I simply did not like the feeling of it. My life is pretty open, straight forward - I go to libraries, teach, look for health food, go to gyms, but I did not like the tone of the form. (I had worked with different temp agencies in Seattle and not had this presented to me.) I discussed this with the staff. I was reminded that I did not need to sign it and told that they really didn't use the service anyway. I said,"ok" and didn't sign it. Then I was told that I didn't qualify for any jobs because I chose to not sign a voluntary form. They would not use me for any work! STINKS

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I have used Labor Ready in Kennewick many times. The people they have sent have worked hard and…read moredone a good job. I have used them for a variety of work, but mostly yard clean up. I just call the office and tell them what kind of worker I am looking for and they are usually on the job within thirty minutes. Every Spring my wife looks at the yard and says we need to move into a condo. For the price of one month'scondo maintenance fee I can have a Labor Ready team get my yard in shape for the year and in the Fall I have them come help get the place ready for winter.

This place is very interesting. I have done job training at these types of facilities but never…read moreexperianced being this uncomfortable. The ladies at the counter were friendly and helpful as well as the guy that has his office in the back. I was asked to report the next morning to the Labor Ready building at 6:30am and WOW I was so scared lol. Then the lady asked for people who had vehicles to wait around to make sure everyone made it to the next location for testing in Richland. I am sorry I WILL NOT give anyone I do not know a ride. I mean is it wrong for me to say I have a vehicle and shouldn't have to drive someone I don't know to Richland. I am not a taxi and if they dont have a ride they should line up their transportation before they get there. Not to mention I have no idea if these guys are serial killers or rape women. I mean considering you get paid for a good portion of testing w/o a piss test.