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.

I am an attorney with a decade of experience and I just worked with Kelsey Williams, a recruiter…read morefrom this organization, to make a huge transition to a different area of law I have never worked in. Words cannot express how grateful I am for the wonderful assistance Kelsey provided to me. She knew what questions to ask me to figure out what kind of firms to refer me to, and she had a huge list of firms to refer me to. Crucially she helped me narrow in on firms that met my specific goals for firm culture. Kelsey also helped me rework my resume and then, once we had found some firms to focus on, she worked with me in one on one interview prep. She continued to support me through the process of actually getting an offer and the prepared me for salary negotiations. It's mind boggling to me that I had such a wonderful experience and benefitted so much from Kelsey's expertise, without paying her a cent. (She gets paid by the hiring firm, so she only gets paid if she successfully gets you hired somewhere.) The bottom line is that I had no idea that a job search could be so stress-free until I worked with Kelsey.

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 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!!

When I went through a period of unemployment after being laid off, a former colleague recommended…read moreParker and Lynch as a recruiter for the finance field. I've bee through this "game" before and have met so many recruiters that take your resume, give you a cursory interview, never to be heard from again. It's happened to me with several recruiters and firms here in the Portland area. It wasn't like that with P+L. The team with P+L (including Dan Olchowy - definitely a star!) stuck with me, found me roles where they could, and even when I found a job with a different firm, they were so gracious with me, wishing me luck, asking if it was okay if we maintained contact, and to keep them in mind for other colleagues. It's been a little over a year since I worked with them, they still reach out to me, and I have to commend them for their professionalism and competence. And the fact that when they say they'll call you back, they actually DO call you back.

While trying to find a good company fit for me and my skills (Controller Level for small…read morebusinesses), I signed up with SO many recruiters and recruiting companies here in Portland. Only three agencies actually called me back and found work for me - and Parker + Lynch was the best by FAR. Their communication, their advice to me when I interviewed, especially regarding my interview style, it was all ON POINT, direct and very helpful. I cannot say enough about Parker + Lynch - everyone there is just fantastic. Cooperate, work hard, and communicate - simple things that all business people need to do and Parker + Lynch sets the standard. I'm very grateful for their help. I am now doing a very challenging and rewarding job combining all of my favorite skills, not just straight-up accounting, and I would never have found this place without Parker + Lynch.

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!

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'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.

Mac's List - and more importantly the people behind it - are a wonderful resource for anyone…read morelooking for meaningful work or trying to gain professional connections. Mac and his team welcomed me to Portland with open arms and his monthly networking meeting was a great way to meet other jobseekers and learn from one another. Mac's List newsletters are full of useful jobhunting tips and listings across industries. The focus on B Corporations and nonprofits makes this list a must-subscribe for anyone looking for mission-focused employment and volunteer opportunities. Mac also hosts a great podcast, "Find Your Dream Job," featuring tips and testimonials from all kinds of people from Portland and beyond. Even if you're happy in your job, reaching out to Mac and following Mac's List is a great way to stay on top of trends, network and understand your worth.

As an author of a Job Search related book and as a Portlander, I always send people to Macs List…read more I've watched this company start as a simple word-of-mouth email list to a full-fledged resource for anyone in career transition. They've got great content in addition to that classic job board/newsletter. Anyone looking for their next paid position in the Portland Area must sign up for this. There's nothing else out there as complete and informative.

My experience with NW Staffing Resources has been great. Sean was active on helping me get a job…read moreasap, which I really appreciated. I met new friends along the way and we all ended up in the same company. Haha. Their benefits are very good for a temp agency, mainly the 401k plan. They offer holiday pay too. I was suprised! They make sure you are taken care of and eventually the company you are working for will try to hire you as a permanent!

The worst of the worst. I worked with them for a few weeks during COVID. Then, to my surprise, the…read moreplace where their recruiter placed me (which seemed really shady) called them to end my assignment on like a Saturday morning... after the manager took all my work and made it her own... and seemed to make up some bogus story about me. Then, the recruiter called me to return the computer and asked me to meet them outside of their office. Like I did something wrong. Months later, I tried reaching out to their San Fran office and it went back to their Portland office... and talked to the office manager there to explain how disappointed I was with how they treated me... and never heard from them again. So yes... I stick by my "worst of the worst" statement. I never did anything wrong (at the job they placed me), yet their client gladly took my work (and made it seem like it)... Yet outperformed and overdelivered on every aspect of my assignment, never to hear from them again.

I came to 52Ltd six months ago when I was looking for work as a…read moregraphic designer. I was immediately impressed with their professionalism and their knowledge of the creative industry. They walked me through the entire process, and were able to successfully place me in a position. I love my new company and have the team at 52Ltd to thank for it. I recommend them for anyone in the industry looking to find their next position.