New to Board and new to Oregon (Portland, Beaverton: employment, live in)

[zmoore717]

I just moved here from the Bay Area, unemployed for the first time in over 17 years. I'm appealing my unemployment, but, I'm still eager to get back to work. I used to work for Big O Tires as well as have some experience in creating spreadsheets. Where would be a good place to start looking, Agency, state level. I live in the Wilsonville area if that helps.

Thanks for any feedback
Zane

[Steve Pickering]

Employment office. Les Schwab. You picked a humdinger of a state to be unemployed in.

[Random_Walk]

Depends on where he's at out here.

I have noticed an uptick in "help wanted" signs in and about Hillsboro and Beaverton. Not so sure Portland itself has that many jobs, though.

[Minervah]

I would suggest you stay where you are in Wilsonville and look towards Portland. That would be your best bet for jobs.

[hamellr]

Lots of warehouse work down in Willsonville, also some in Tigard.

[Nell Plotts]

Costco has a tire shop. Include them in your list of possible employers.

I second the recommendation of Les Schwab, the firm has a stellar reputation as an employer and for customer service.

[Squidlo]

Another vote for Les Schwab. Unless much has changed still a great company to work for. Key word is work. Production = rewards. Still the best service in the industry.

[zmoore717]

Thanks for all the feedback, all will be considered.