For businesses looking to fill a vacancy with a highly qualified candidate, Rush Recruiting is…read moreunbeatable. I used them to hire an assistant, and that hire has been with me for 6 years. I'm still benefiting from Rush's ability to winnow down candidates and see the best match with my needs. She saved me not only the hassle of the search, but she got me an assistant who I've wanted to keep around (and have), thus saving me the hassles of rehiring and retraining. Working with Lori was wonderful, so knowledgeable about HR rules, laws and regulations. She had such ability to be so business oriented yet warm and extremely likable. Rush Recruiting is VERY adept at finding the right fit for your company - no one better out there.

I'm applying for jobs in Portland right now. I wanted to get a little help in my search. Someone…read morerecommended Rush Mentoring Services to me, and I am so glad I went to meet Lori Rush. The first thing I noticed when I went to visit was how welcomed I felt. The receptionist was warm and friendly and offered me something to drink. Before I even met Lori, it was clear that my presence in the office was welcome, and I felt like an honored guest. My meeting with Lori was highly beneficial with valuable information and lively interaction. My primary goal was to get help with my resume, which I had sent to her in advance. Lori had already looked over it and had several great ideas right off the bat. I thought my resume looked pretty good, but her experience in the field allowed her to pinpoint ways for me to make my resume even more powerful and concise. In addition to our meeting, she was available later via email to look over the changes I made to my resume. Perhaps the most special part of the meeting was how Lori "got me" and why I do my work. She heard my heart and even got teary-eyed as I talked about my passions! In a time when I was feeling a little uncertain about myself, it was so empowering to receive Lori's words as a mirror for me. I left her office feeling really good about myself, and armed with great tools to assist my job search. Lori Rush really knows her stuff.

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 worked on assignment with Adecco for over 2 years and I must say it was an amazing experience…read more Being able to communicate with individuals in a staffing company who make you feel like a person and not like a number was very impressive to me. Brook Poggi, is an Amazing & Professional Recruiter who helped me to soar in my career path. She reviewed my resume and decided it was time for me to advance to the next level. Landing me an Awesome opportunity that has been a benefit to me ever since. It was (what I like to say) a career shift that caused me to utilize and advance my current skills, while learning other skills to help me better perform my duties. My perception of her, as well as, the others in this Adecco Office is, they are not only Recruiters, but also Mentors and Motivators who are Personable, Passionate, and always Professional at what they do. So if you are looking to work for a Staffing Company that truly cares about its clients and treats you like a person and NOT like a number; then Adecco Staffing @ 121 SW Morrison St. is the place to go.

I am so grateful to Adecco and to Jennie for helping me find the perfect positions for me. This is…read morea staffing agency that really cares and pays attention to what your skills are so they can place you in the right position. I have worked with other staffing agencies and they just put you in a spot and forget about you. I appreciate the work that Adecco puts into finding work for me. Thanks Adecco and thanks Jennie!!

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!

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 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.

Empty promises from the very beginning…read more 2015 Backstory: Years ago I tried using their services at a separate location in Southern California. I went into their offices and had what I thought was a very positive and motivating meeting with two recruiters who promised to work hard to get me some job opportunities... 6 months later after emailing and leaving several voicemails after never hearing anything back, I receive a phone call about a job opportunity for the very first time since my initial meeting. Luckily I didn't stick around and rely on them for anything and landed a job on my own. 2019: In need of some assistance in landing a job aligned with my degree and and professional experience since moving to Portland, I reached out to 24 Seven in the hopes that my negative experience at a different location wouldn't reflect on the rest of the company. I had a promising phone interview with a recruiter at their Portland office and was told I'd receive additional information within 24 hrs and of course 3 days later I received nothing. I tried contacting the recruiter to follow up and I heard nothing back from her. It's now been almost around 6 weeks since my phone call. Yet again 24 Seven has proved to be highly unprofessional and unreliable. I've worked with other recruiters in my life and never have had this level of unprofessionalism. NEVER contacting them again. Won't be surprised if in 6-9 months they finally contact me with an opportunity for the very first time...

I've worked with Rianne McDonough several times in my long career with athletic and fashion brands,…read moreand she has been the most professional, thorough, personal, and organized recruiter I've ever worked with. I've worked with some of the biggest apparel and footwear brands and I've never had such a great and smooth experience. Rianne has a very personal approach to recruiting, she does her homework, has amazing follow through and follow -up, and makes the entire process a wonderful experience. I recently worked with her with my current employer, which requires me to relocate, and Rianne was so thorough by providing valuable information on the housing market, desirable neighborhoods, and activities the city has to offer. If needed, I look forward to working with Rianne in the future and I would and have recommend her and 24 Seven to anyone looking to make a career change.

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.

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.