Portland area Engineering Recruiter/Headhunter? (how much, employment, military)

[ormari]

Hello,

Can anyone tell me the name of an employment recruiter/headhunter specializing in engineering/technical jobs in Portland Metro? I searched and found an excellent post from 2010 that had an extensive list of temp. firms for all fields, but that is not quite what I am looking for.

TIA

[grassfeeder]

if you're any good, they'll find you!

[ormari]

^ That's a little silly, and not particularly helpful. I know someone who is looking to relocate to Portland. I think it is unlikely they will get contacted via LinkedIn since their profile doesn't indicate they are in Portland. As a Portland native who's also an ex-pat., I am trying to assist them in their search.

[grassfeeder]

LinkedIn is a subpar tool at best. Those who are truly being "head hunted" are known commodities. I used to dabble in that world and I had full profiles for those who are truly sought. Their secretary's names, where they golfed at, their kids soccer teams, their favorite beers even. You'd be amazed how much intel people put on line.

What are you're looking for is a list of employment agencies and job placement services. Much different approaches. Google will be your friend here.

[ormari]

Originally Posted by grassfeeder

LinkedIn is a subpar tool at best. Those who are truly being "head hunted" are known commodities. I used to dabble in that world and I had full profiles for those who are truly sought. Their secretary's names, where they golfed at, their kids soccer teams, their favorite beers even. You'd be amazed how much intel people put on line.

What are you're looking for is a list of employment agencies and job placement services. Much different approaches. Google will be your friend here.

^Of course I have already checked google. I am looking for local info from scientists and engineers. That does not sound like you. And no, I am not looking for a list of employment agencies. Perhaps job placement services are applicable here, however, depending on how one draws the line. I think I did an adequate job of formulating the type of information sought in my original post. Actual names of firms is what I am after.

I would not be even slightly amazed about how much information is online. That's a fairly pedestrian observation.

Anyone else have something constructive to add?

[Yankeemama]

Nell Plotts on this forum was an HR exec in this area for decades(?) so maybe you can send her a PM. Just a thought.

[Nell Plotts]

PM to OP. My contacts are tech users not tech employers. Others need to chime in.

[AndyAMG]

Aerotek and Volt is what a few of my friends have used. I got my job through a connection with my alumni association and contacts I had in the military. But now I am known and have many contacts. Just get your foot in the door, and then start networking in the local area, be sure to talk to end users and suppliers when you have the chance. Sorry, there is not one-size-fits-all head hunter. I would look on indeed under engineer and Craigslist under Manufacturing.

[ormari]

Originally Posted by AndyAMG

Aerotek and Volt is what a few of my friends have used. I got my job through a connection with my alumni association and contacts I had in the military. But now I am known and have many contacts. Just get your foot in the door, and then start networking in the local area, be sure to talk to end users and suppliers when you have the chance. Sorry, there is not one-size-fits-all head hunter. I would look on indeed under engineer and Craigslist under Manufacturing.

Thank you for your post. I don't have familiarity with Aerotek but Volt seems like just a temp job placement firm.

I'm not looking for a one-size-fits-all head hunter. I'm looking for a head hunter who specializes in technical fields, and better still would be to find head hunters who specialize in technical sub-fields. In the NE, there are such head hunters/recruiters. I bet there are firms who cover Portland/Seattle/Vancouver in the same way. If not, someone will fill the niche.

[Nell Plotts]

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