Part 1 of 2 Parts; On Thursday, November 17, 2022, I…read morecontacted Ms. Mashelle Winters, job coach at Worksource Tigard Office #268 and have not received a response regarding the following. I must post my Complaint to Yelp because there are no managing officers listed on the Worksource Oregon website. On 11/17/2022 I emailed Ms. Winters regarding the following disappointments with the services at the Worksource Tigard field office #287, 11950 SW Garden Pl. Suite 100, Tigard, OR 97223: Dear Mashelle Winters, Tigard, Business and employment specialist, State of Oregon: 1.Thanks also for claiming to be a Career Counselor while what you do is explain the navigation of WORKSOURCE two complex websites and procedures while shaving off 10 minutes from all the sessions except for October 2022. Not appreciated. 1A. Thank you for calling me during the job networking session October 14 at 10:30 AM which was the session that you yourself scheduled for me and forgot that I was scheduled to be in session while you called me. 1B. Thanks for telling me you did not know the answer to my question about SNAP to STEP program income limits to stay in the program while studying and following the STEP program. On one or more more occasions, you told me that you did not know about the benefits and income limits (of your employer, WORKSOURCE) and directed me to call DHS instead of finding out for yourself. I did follow through and it took me a month of my time in September 2022 to get the answer. The DHS manager who finally called me back, also told me it was a very complicated system and he was not very clear on it either. He failed to o follow up with the requested documents that I needed, as the SNAP TO STEP website has NO details and suggests that the Customer call the office for information. 1C: Thank you for canceling my in person visit last Monday and claiming that you needed to cancel it because you were assigned to work at home instead. However, you have not scheduled me for zoom or in person appointment despite my repeated requests. Reader: please note that next week has only three days of work because it is the Thanksgiving holiday week. This makes it much harder for me to keep in the SNAP to STEP program by having my monthly interview only during the last week, if at all possible. 2. Thanks for not giving me the monthly SHELL card, as previously offered by Worksource. Not appreciated. 4. Thank you Eman Abbas (I switched from Eman Abbas to Mashelle Winter after the fiasco, as described in the points below) for telling me there are very few positions in Technical Writing, that they are hard to get and that they do not pay well. All this was said to me during my initial online meeting in 2022, and while you had a shadow employee on the line for training (who is also an immigrant of your same culture and language). Thanks for mis-spelling your educated advice into the online form that you used. Very Sincerely Yours, Gabrielle J Strassmann

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.

This place offers a number of different services for those searching for a job, whatever the…read morereason. The staff is courteous and respectful, not matter who you are or what your situation. iMatch is one of their most important services, allowing the job searcher to filter jobs, based on your skills and regions to which you are willing to commute. They also teach a number of classes: today I attended both a resume writing and an interviewing class. Both offered some seriously smart suggestions (including removing your street address from your resume- you never know who might be interested in where you live...), I felt the instructors were knowledgeable and presented their information in a concise and thorough manner. I must admit that I was a bit skeptical before attending the class but I will not hesitate to recommend Worksource's classes to anyone looking to increase their chances at securing a new position! They also offer one-on-one meetings with trained professionals for even more advice on polishing your job searching skills. If you plan to drive there, parking can be a problem as they don't have a lot open to the public. Plan to park on one of the nearby streets and walk a block or two so leave early for your appointment. Or take a bus!

Understaffed and not helpful. I only came here because unemployment required it. The only thing…read morethey are good for is wasting time.

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.

I have tried to donate nice clothes { some brand new }to them a couple times. Every time I look…read moreinto it, they are NOT accepting.

The mission behind Dress for Success is definitely something I can get behind. Its not just about…read moreproviding clothing. Its about giving women support, the knowledge, tools, and yes clothes, so they have a better chance of landing a job and providing for themselves and their family. Women earn the right to select accessories or special clothing based on how many interviews they went on, completing learnings, etc. This ensures that both sides are committed, the ladies seeking help and those working at Dress for Success. Yes, the hours are limited for accepting donations, and if you are like me and went through the emotional release of your clothes, you want to drop it off immediately! But sorting the clothes takes time and as I mentioned above, the majority of their time is spent meeting the women in need of their service, teaching interview skills, helping with resumes, showing ladies where to find job postings, helping the ladies select interview outfits, discussing childcare options, etc. My biggest "ah ha" moment came when I dropped off yet another motherlode of dress slacks, tailored jackets, dresses and formal business attire. I mentioned to the women receiving the clothes how my next stop was Goodwill to donate my more casual slacks and sweaters. She said, no! Bring them here. That is exactly what most of these women need. The majority are not seeking high level office jobs. And in Portland, even those in professional business jobs dress casual. Casual Friday is everyday! If a woman is seeking a job in retail, at a grocery store, for example, she needs nice slacks and a top, maybe a scarf and a handbag. Not a designer suit! Now I bring all my clothes that are in good shape to Dress for Success. I give them my fomr business attire, which I no longer wear, AND nice khakis, jeans and dress slacks. Plus sweaters, cotton tops, blouses, jackets, scarves, handbags, shoes and costume jewelry. Basicsic clothing and accessories to build a wardrobe upon. Dress for a Success is definitely worth supporting. It is about women giving other women a hand up.

Showed up a couple minutes before they opened. Five people ahead of me. WorkSource started…read morepromptly at 8:30. Veterans first which was cool. Older man checked us all in one by one. Very professional and said to wait in "lobby" until called. A few minutes and I am meeting with my WorkSource advisor. She was very thorough explaining the process and appeared to care about my success in a job search. All done within 45 minutes.

At first I didn't feel very comfortable, but then the front desk receptionist was helpful and so…read morewas everyone else. They were all helpful with resources.

I called and had questions regarding my un employment stuff due to this crazy covid19 and a man…read morenamed Erik was very very helpful not only to me but to my co worker as well! Thank you Erik you are appreciated!!