anthony m Mco
map-marker Seattle, Washington

What the *** happened to them?

I too am a bit pissed off with this company! I shelled out 195.00 just so I could go and find jobs that I never could get. Oh but that's not the best part people. I live in Tacoma and the Northwest office is in Lakewood, so one day I decided after I couldn't find work anywhere else to stop by the office, after not being there for some time. And when I got there they weren't even in the same location any longer, as a matter of fact they never left an address, nothing on their door indicating where they were going or if they went out of business. At my first meeting with them it was all pretty professional, but after a while I got tired of going in at certain times of the week just to be disappointed and leaving with empty hopes of finding work anywhere. This place truly turned out to be a big scam!
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Worked At northwest employment they shut down the lakewood office. Call and get a refund!!!!! Your contract was for a year they have to refund you if they shut down.

jblwinter L
map-marker Shelton, Washington

Took my money without ever following their end of the the service agreement.

I subscribed to Northwest Employment services in Lakewood WA 2 years ago to help my self get placed in a field of employment that was fitting to my skills. I ONLY did this because Northwest Employment had overrun the positions that were open and would not allow anyone the access to anyone for information on the open positions without paying a $190 fee for service. my first year of service was treated extremely poorly due to VERY bad staff in their office. the second year i was granted free of charge due to the first year's complications. here i am now trying to contact them for a few job postings and ALL of their numbers are disconnected and no longer in service. they'll be hearing from my lawyer due to breatch of contract.
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Anonymous
map-marker Sumner, Washington

Lied about the jobs they list

northwest employment is such a joke i went there because they list all these jobs paying 15 to 20 dollars an hour what they dont tell you in the add is u need experiance or a degree in their add it states no exp or will train they they get your money and you get on their system and you see these jobs for 8 to 10 dollars an hour mabe 12 who can live on that with a family im not a kid at home with mom and dad i have 6+ years managment supervisory experiance in the beer and wine field and they cant find anything for me and the managment jobs i have applied to thru them never contact me so i call them for help and their are rude and nasty i have seen them go thru atleast 6 different people who are supposed to help you and they are all rude dont waste you money on this joke of a RIP OFF i dont see how they can sleep at nite takeing peoples money for nothing i have seen a review for one of their managment people compareing them to a guy or a weight loss clinic how does that compare to them were not going to a gum to get a *** job AVOID THEM
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Anonymous
map-marker Sumner, Washington

Rude and nasty

now the joke of a rip off northwest employment has changed their name imagine that this place has to be the most heartless place ive seen in the past few years taking peoples money for doing what any person can do on their own picking up a *** phone book and calling to look for jobs we can do the same thing and keep our money and mabe put their *** out of work too so mabe they can feel how it feels not to be able to pay all your bills on time the so called manager in spokane AMY is the most rude stuck up thing IVE EVER DELT WITH ID LOVE TO SEE HER OUT ON HER *** and the people in the computer room dont ever speak to you or ask if they can help you they just sit their like mindless idiots turning the yellow pages
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Guest

I am sorry you had that experience there. I used to work there and many of us are just trying to feed our families and are given way to much to handle as managers.

Its unbelievable what the company puts the employees through.

Everyones quit since a year ago. So everyones out on their *** but at least they are not threatened with their job being lost every single day

Eshal Rzb
map-marker Yakima, Washington

Northwest Employment- rude, bad customer service

I contacted Northwest Employment on accident- I was responding to an employment ad for a school receptionist in the Tri-City Herald, but it turned out that this ad was a clever ruse. The phone number brought me to Northwest Employment, a company that, for the low low price of $190, will help you get a job. I was upset that the ad had tricked me into calling, but decided to be open-minded and see what they had to offer before writing them off as a complete scam. I had just been telling my husband the night before that I would pay good money for someone to help me find a job, and here was someone asking for good money! So I listened to the woman's spiel, despite her brusque, bordering on rude demeanor, and rushed, I-don't-have-time-for-this tone. If it works, I suppose it's not such a bad deal- they say they give you access to hundreds of jobs, and you get to meet with employers same day. However, I do not spend nearly $200 without first discussing it with my husband, or, for that matter, having more than 30 seconds to think it over myself. I politely told her that I had had two interviews earlier in the week, and didn't think it prudent to spend so much money before hearing back from those employers. She responded, brusquely but appropriately, with something along the lines of "We wish you luck." I opened my mouth to ask for her name and extension, so that if I needed the service next week, I could speak directly to her (in case of commission), but she had already hung up! Reading the above paragraph, I suppose it doesn't sound that awful, but I was very taken aback and offended. I was seriously considering this service, despite the somewhat dishonest way I came into contact with them. I could not believe the complete lack of customer service and common courtesy- as soon as she realized I wasn't whipping out my credit card, she was done. I didn't use the tone I normally use with solicitors- I wasn't shutting her down, or weaseling out of the situation- I simply was not willing to part with $200 less than a minute after being made aware of the service. I was ready with pen and paper to take down her name in case I didn't get the two jobs I had already interviewed for. I've never been hung up on by a business before. Ouch. I suppose it's a good thing, though. The internet seems to be rife with complaints and screams of "scam!". Even if you choose to trust what they sell, beware that their customer service is abysmal, and take your business elsewhere.
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LIL T Qnc
map-marker Silverdale, Washington

Northwest Employment SCAM

For $190 I expected a job! Not to be placed on a computer full of minimum wage jobs, the same jobs i had applied to out of the newspaper and online. I asked one of the staff members where they got the jobs they advertise... to my surprise she told me they are right out of CAREERBUILDER and copied from the newspaper. All Northwest Employment does is SELL the CUSTOMER on hopes and dreams... I have been unemployed for so long, I thought this might help. The sales person on the phone had all the right answers and promises. I was *** not to look the company up on the Better Business website (BBB) OMG! they have so many recent complaints, and half of the complaints are from their own ex- employees! They lied to me and said they were in business for over 20 years, I looked up the business license from less then 9 years ago! WOW! The local news station (KING TV) has even written a few stories on why NOT to use the company!
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Guest

i totally agree with you they do nothing for u that u cant do on your own the so called manager amy is a twit with nothing to offer anyone this place is a rip off im thinking of contacting the local tv stations to complain

Guest

DONT YOU MEAN 248 887 ****? 3933? HA HA STOP PROTECTING THEM!

LIL T Qnc

FOR A FULL REFUND CALL CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT # 1-24*-***-****

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asilvers
map-marker Seattle, Washington

Northwest employment is a scam!!

The same thing happened to my husband and I. I work in the Medical/Health care field. They said that was their "Specialty", and I would have NO PROBLEM at all getting employment. They make it sound like you can check the job listings from your computer, however, there are alot of things not said. When you use their computers you can define the search for your specific job, at home, all you get to see is what they post which could be construction, drivers, etc. Or, they are in an area that you do not wish to drive to. I agree it was a complete rip off and waste of time, now maybe my husband will believe me when he sees for himself all the complaints that "IT DOESN'T WORK!!!!!!!!!!
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want a refund in full? CONTACT CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, THEIR REAL NAME! AT 1 24* *** ****

Therman Ypt
map-marker Yakima, Washington

They exaggerate how great the company is

Northwest Employment is such a joke. They advertise themselves as a company that makes jobs available only to their members. Which is true. That sounds really great at first. But think very hard about what that truly means.... On the document you sign when you submit $180 cash, it's explained in tiny print that they call companies to encourage them to advertise through them, and that at any moment these companies can choose to advertise elsewhere.(So these jobs are only available through them at the time of posting, which may only last a day. And, almost all jobs I applied for as soon/with in minutes they were posted replied back as already filled).... Although, as a customer YOU get caught up thinking that if these companies see Im a member they will realize that I really want a job and they will hire me............. But this is the real story.. When NWE loudly constantly tells you that these jobs are only available through them-they really just mean at the time of posting. NWE has admitted to me that they call the same huge number of companies EVERY SINGLE day of the week to encourage companies to advertise through them. When a company does choose to advertise, you may notice that they have a tone of jobs posted on their on business website but only one once in awhile on NWE, (because they get tired of them calling them everyday and just give in occasionally). It is not at all what it appears to be. I feel like such an *** for falling for NWE, but I guess it was a beneficial lesson in life to never fall for sometime so *** again!
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LIL T Qnc

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Guest

Oh just because it didnt work out for you to shut the **** up it has worked for several people, i got a job through them and got one and well........ no wonder they fired you!

you have a *** attitude i praise them for firing you!

I LOVE NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT and i was not PAID to say so. :p

Guest

Well I can tell you from personal experiance from working there myself... that no it's not all it's cracked up to be.

I worked there for 1 week 1 day and 2 hours. All I can say is that it wasn't a very personable experiance. It sucked everyday I w there. Yes most of what we did was call the same people on a daily basis.

Mainly it was to try and fill our quotus. And yes the people we would talk to would just give in and list with them. While I was working there I did notice a bunch of pissed off people and no I don't think one person was ever hired the entire time I was there. So if I can give any advice ...

IGNORE the ads ... DON'T call them ... it's going to be a waste of time and the energy you need to be able to go out there and find something for yourself..

P.S.

His name is Paul Hailey and he is not the CEO. He is a little 'ole manager that also has to answer to the higher above

Guest

You should never have to pay to find a job. They are such scammers.

One day, there were tons of positive reviews on this site singing NWE's praises saying "NWE found me a job in one day!" They were paid to say that. Never, never, never pay an agency to help you find a job. Sorry they did that to you. They will get theirs.

What goes around, comes around. The best thing is when their CEO Paul something, responds to negative reviews with a cut and pasted form letter.

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Anonymous
map-marker Spokane, Washington

Northwest employment

Total scam! Look in spokesman classifides same adds, new staff each visit,fake adds.You will never see any of these jobs on there computers because they do not exist!Do not waste your money,look elsewhere for ligit job sources.Just to show how this place is a scam they want a 100 word complaint.Let me give you examples:Warehouse,Shipping & recieving,Dock worker,full benefits(NO EXPERIANCE WILL TRAIN).What a joke! Call them tomorrow and see if they say these jobs have been filled. Then look in the classifides again and see the same adds again.This place is a scam.
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Guest

:grin like to here more

Guest

CALL 1 24* *** **** FOR A FULL REFUND OF "GUARANTEED SERVICES" as they call it! HA!

They have been reported in over 6 states to the BBB under different names and identities... if they were a little more honest they would not be on every complaint website in the USA!

Guest

1 24* *** **** CALL FOR A FULL REFUND. FAST ANS SIMPLE.

GREAT ADVICE! :grin :grin :grin

Guest

You should NEVER pay an employment agency to find you a job. I have been a VP at a temporary employment agency in New York City for the past 10+ years now and we absolutely NEVER charge our candidates. The placement fee for finding someone a job is always passed on to the client, 100% of it! A good employment agency will provide free job counseling including help redesigning your resume if need be, free MS Office tutorials in their office, and free job placement. Once placed in a position (temporary in our case), we offer free direct deposit, we pay our employees weekly and any work done over 40 hours is automatically time and 1/2 (overtime...it's against the law not to pay overtime, btw) and client referral bonuses. Some of the larger temporary employment agencies even offer access to health insurance and paid vacations after xxxx hours worked.

We do not guarantee that we can place our employees, especially in these tough times when there are far too many job seekers and very limited positions available, but our services are ALWAYS provided free to our candidates.

Look in the yellow pages for employment agencies then do your own online research about the companies' backgrounds before making an appointment. You can also check craigslist.org for jobs, but again, beware, as there are scammers there as well. When submitting your resume online, do not include any personal info such as your address (your name and phone # is satisfactory) and never give out your social security number or any other confidential info online. Monster.com, careerbuilder.com, and hotjobs.com are also reputable places to search for a job. Again, you NEVER have to pay a fee to find a job!! If it sounds too good to be true, it is. Good luck with your search! :)

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Cheryl B Dvy
map-marker Seattle, Washington

Northwest Employment is a RIPOFF!!!

My husband and I paid this Northwest Employment and all we see are fictitious ads on their website. I have been saving the pages from their postings and comparing it to ads I see on sites like career-builders. And either the job is not the same as the number they are posting it as or the job was just never posted on their site at all. I contacted them about this and they refuse to contact me back. We want a refund and as consumers we are tired of people getting ripped off by people that are supposed to be there to help you.
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CALL 1 24* *** **** FOR A FULL REFUND

LIL T Qnc

FOR A FULL REFUND CALL CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT # 1-24*-***-****

Guest

Follow Tim's advice and report to the BBB, I JUST did. Hating myself for thinking they would do any good.

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Anonymous
map-marker Yakima, Washington

Rip off stay far away!

NWE is a total rip off and a scam. There advertising is falsifying and deceiving. A few years ago my husband paid a fee of $120 and now they are charging $190, for what? There are no such jobs that are posted out there, yet they have the nerve to advertise "high paying" wages. WRONG! Most of the jobs they sent him to weren't even hiring. And to all you that say we're just pissed because we couldn't find a job...well he found one on his own and it pays very well! Stay away from this company!!!
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gennylakenfall
map-marker Issaquah, Washington

TOTAL SCAM! dont be fooled by shady business practices!

I was fooled too by these jerks! I can't believe I was scammed into paying money upfront almost $200 bucks and I haven't worked in a year! I called almost a month ago and talked to someone by the name of jennifer who guaranteed I could be working the soon... I went into the office and spoke to someone completely different who assured me she was the manager, but the girl I spoke to on the phone said she was the manager...weird! And that "jennifer" was no longer with the company...and she could help me. WRONG! Every question I asked her was answered with another answer, I finally asked to speak to the girl I spoke with on the phone and was told that wasn't possible. I excused myself very quickly and walked out. Why couldn't I get an answer to... when will I be meeting with the employer or what kind of jobs do you have? Simple questions couldn't be answered.." I can't tell you that until you pay" was her answer. I went back in before I left and asked the receptionist for a copy of the paperwork I was being rushed to sign, and waited around to speak to a few of the clients walking out to see what their feelings were. One man was very quick to say he hadn't had one solid lead in over 2 months and that every job they advertise as exclusive could be found on careerbuilder or craigslist FOR FREE! At that point one of the employees from northwest employment rudely inturupted us and asked me to leave! Can you believe that? If I would have paid their $200 dollar fee would I have to leave!?? And isn't it my right to free speech in america? If the service wasn't a scam what was the problem with me getting a little feedback? I haven't been asked to leave a business in my whole life and feel it was inappropriate and down right rude. That is northwest employment scared ill find out? That they take your money and do nothing they promise? I am telling everyone about my experience with this company in hopes that no one has to go through what I went through. For all that, they should pay me $200!!!
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Paul H Udv

Northwest Employment is a licensed permanent employment service celebrating 16 years serving Washington. We pride ourselves on providing a valuable service to area job seekers and companies. These tough economic times are difficult for all of us. We were fortunate to operate mainly during a thriving economy. As the Customer service manager for Northwest Employment I would welcome the chance to speak to anyone who has questions or comments. I have been with this company for fifteen years and have seen thousands of job seekers get back to work and thousands of employers find good qualified applicants.

Unfortunately when someone is posting blindly and can keep anonymity they can also make outlandish and fraudulent claims. Over the past several days there have been several posts under various names from someone we believe to be a former employee who is disgruntled. The allegations and claims made on the previous posts can neither be substantiated nor confirmed because they are false.

The concept of charging a fee for a service is not unique to our business. Many businesses charge an up front fee for a service and results vary based on how effectively the service is used. Health clubs and weight loss centers are two examples of services which individuals can do on their own, but choose to seek assistance. Northwest Employment is effective if used properly. We give each client a money back guarantee of accuracy and availability, so it is difficult to understand how claims of false leads and false advertising can be made. Our office has been in Tacoma for over 16 years, much of that time was when unemployment rates were under 4%. The suggestion that we are “taking advantage of the unemployed” is absurd.

Northwest Employment adheres to all state laws and guidelines as well as internal protocol as defined in all legitimate ethical business practices.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 877-582-0146 or email me at paul@nwemp.com

Sincerely,

Paul Hailey

Service Manager

fuafuoa s
map-marker Issaquah, Washington

Northwest employment is a total scam!

They were supposed to help mom and dad and also my brother and his girlfriend get job, I gave them my credit card info and was never even charged! Haha saved my family over $ 800 dollrars, and even tho we got it free they never found a job still! I feel bad for everyone talkin bout they get scam, I had money and gave lady on the phone my info twice, when I call all I get the answreing machine for days and days, finally when person answered she wasn't even ask my name or my money. I figure they had 3 chances to charge me. And if NO ONE gots a job yet then why I pay? Don't waste a time with these poeple, they say they do it all for you and when mom ask for resume help they give her a paper tell her do it yourself and we look at it for you but not give it to employer, why? On the phone the lady told me yes to everything, promise my family jobs in matter of days, its been over 2 week, and nothing. I tell you in my country they not have business like this one, you not lie people take their money and have good business. The northwest employment is not good.
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LIL T Qnc

FOR A FULL REFUND CALL CORPORATE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT # 1-24*-***-****

Guest

Dear Mr. Paul Haily:

Why do you defend this company sooo much? Its sad that you dont remember the KING 5 news article written on Northwest Employment that states (from a VERY reputable NEWS source) Northwest Employment is a scam service out there claiming to be a job service, yet all the company does is steal info off of large company web sites in the area and copy other jobs from the paper..it is then up to the individual to actually do all of the work and Northwest Employment charges $200!

There are numerous other video clips from other news stations including busting the Michigan office for bold face lying about jobs they had in thier data base, the young lady in the video states " I personally know 3 peopple that have got jobs at so and so company" then the video cuts to the employer she was talking about saying how hes never even heard of the company and hasnt listed a job in months due to the economy he was actaully laying workers off...

so Mr Paul Haily... do you really not remember those 2 examples of FRAUD AND POOR BUSINESS PRACTICES?

Honestly, being that confident that no one would actually look up the other offices and all other bad atriles and news stories has now bit you in the *%#$!!

So much for damage control to your reputation...YOU ARE A SCAM..

Paul H Udv

Kristin,

I would be interested in knowing what NEWS program you saw that had this information. The BBB has always cautioned against mail order listings and via the Internet, however we offer an in person presence.

The only news story I am familiar with in the last 18 months was with KNDU TV in Kennewick talking about the benefits of employment services. I have been in this industry for 15 years and am not familiar with any non profit employment services, so you are incorrect in saying that they do not charge a fee.

Guest

I was watching the news the other day about people getting scammed by agencies charging fees for employment. The BBB said that you should NEVER have to pay a fee to find a job.

Mister Hailey, in the old days it was not uncommon for agencies to charge a fee, but today it is unheard of.

I have worked with plenty of agencies for the past 20 years and have NEVER been asked for a fee. You, sir are full of dung.

Lee Org

NWE is the best. Northwest Employment saved me and my family from losing my home.

Found a job immediately.

Do not listen to these posts - they obviously didn't use the service correctly because Northwest Employment helped me find a job. Just wanted to share to help others like me who were at the end of their rope....I now have a 401K Plan!!!!

Paul H Udv

Northwest Employment is a licensed permanent employment service celebrating 16 years serving Washington. We pride ourselves on providing a valuable service to area job seekers and companies. These tough economic times are difficult for all of us. We were fortunate to operate mainly during a thriving economy. As the Customer service manager for Northwest Employment I would welcome the chance to speak to anyone who has questions or comments. I have been with this company for fifteen years and have seen thousands of job seekers get back to work and thousands of employers find good qualified applicants.

Unfortunately when someone is posting blindly and can keep anonymity they can also make outlandish and fraudulent claims. Over the past several days there have been several posts under various names from someone we believe to be a former employee who is disgruntled. The allegations and claims made on the previous posts can neither be substantiated nor confirmed because they are false.

The concept of charging a fee for a service is not unique to our business. Many businesses charge an up front fee for a service and results vary based on how effectively the service is used. Health clubs and weight loss centers are two examples of services which individuals can do on their own, but choose to seek assistance. Northwest Employment is effective if used properly. We give each client a money back guarantee of accuracy and availability, so it is difficult to understand how claims of false leads and false advertising can be made. Our office has been in Tacoma for over 16 years, much of that time was when unemployment rates were under 4%. The suggestion that we are “taking advantage of the unemployed” is absurd.

Northwest Employment adheres to all state laws and guidelines as well as internal protocol as defined in all legitimate ethical business practices.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 877-582-0146 or email me at paul@nwemp.com

Sincerely,

Paul Hailey

Service Manager

fuafuoa s

I call again today for job update and all from website andre and his girlfriend already go to. The dynacare and providence never even hear of the northwest agency, I call them and no one hear of such a place to charge fee first for job they say is free from their website.

So why the northwest make you pay?

I honest all the time, but I no pay for this no good information. I want pay them but I want jobs for family like girl promised on phone

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payback p
map-marker Issaquah, Washington

NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT IS A SCAM

Northwest employment listing service is a scam! Do your research on the BBB and type in"northwest employment scam' into your internet search bar, the wages advertised are made up and their jobs ARE NOT exclusive! They take their positions off of bigger local company web sites and advertise them as their own and charge unemployed people up front for jobs they stole off of careerbuilder or the newspaper. There is nothing close to 300 jobs in their *** computer counting the duplicates of the same positions over and over! They lied and told me they were in business for over 30 years?? How is that when they got their business license in 1999!!??? DO YOUR HOMEWORK!! Do not waste your money... its sad how long they've been scamming people. The staff is rude and not even qualified to use a stapler let alone get someone a job! But do your research, I paid the @$%* $!90 and then looked them up! HUGE MISTAKE!!
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Guest

Just so everyone knows, northwest employment straight up takes job listings from craigslist. I can't believe I wasted time and $ for what is free.

If their employees are feeling truthful, they will admit it. This "service" will go out of business soon, don't sign up and pay $185 for nothing!

Guest

Thank you for this helpful information. I feel bad for the unemployed people who, in good faith, fork out $190.00 they can't afford just to be had by this unscrupulous company.

All they're doing is putting money into the pocket of NWE. There's free help out there, people.

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Kyngston Vfb
map-marker Yakima, Washington

NWE-Complain to the BBB

After reading several reviews of this company from several sites I am soooo glad that I didn't fall in to their devil's trap. Also I looked them up on the Better Business Bureau and it seems like all complaints that make it to the BBB are resolved quickly so that NWE doesn't have a terrible BBB rating. So my advice to all of you that have been mistreated is to make an official complaint with the BBB. Atleast you will get your more money back because it looks like they want to settle quickly so that they won't be sued. Good luck and thank you to everyone for being proactive.
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Paul H Udv

Northwest Employment is a licensed permanent employment service celebrating 16 years serving Washington. We pride ourselves on providing a valuable service to area job seekers and companies. These tough economic times are difficult for all of us. We were fortunate to operate mainly during a thriving economy. As the Customer service manager for Northwest Employment I would welcome the chance to speak to anyone who has questions or comments. I have been with this company for fifteen years and have seen thousands of job seekers get back to work and thousands of employers find good qualified applicants.

Unfortunately when someone is posting blindly and can keep anonymity they can also make outlandish and fraudulent claims. Over the past several days there have been several posts under various names from someone we believe to be a former employee who is disgruntled. The allegations and claims made on the previous posts can neither be substantiated nor confirmed because they are false.

The concept of charging a fee for a service is not unique to our business. Many businesses charge an up front fee for a service and results vary based on how effectively the service is used. Health clubs and weight loss centers are two examples of services which individuals can do on their own, but choose to seek assistance. Northwest Employment is effective if used properly. We give each client a money back guarantee of accuracy and availability, so it is difficult to understand how claims of false leads and false advertising can be made. Our office has been in Tacoma for over 16 years, much of that time was when unemployment rates were under 4%. The suggestion that we are “taking advantage of the unemployed” is absurd.

Northwest Employment adheres to all state laws and guidelines as well as internal protocol as defined in all legitimate ethical business practices.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 877-582-0146 or email me at paul@nwemp.com

Sincerely,

Paul Hailey

Service Manager

Guest

They have so many people that sign up, pay and not 5 mins later ask for a refund. They have a no refund policy and are VERY GOOD TALKERS. They will belittle you and make you feel small, if that doesn't make you feel dumb enough and leave, they will make you go to some of the employers they list with and apply in hopes you are so hard up for a job thet maybe you'll accept some 10$ hour warehouse stocking job that's 30 mins out of your way. Thay promise the world over the phone but once they got you $$ then your *** is northwest employments! I have heard them make fun of people for the way they look down and laugh at peoples resumes when they ask for a little help. And you can't really blames the staff, northwest pays min wage and advertises $15 dolloar an hour office jobs, that's the reason there is ALWAYS new staff there. They treat their emoloyees like dirt, can NEVER call in on a Monday (because that's when most people call for work) even if you are dying their motto is "don't call in, CRAWL IN"....

They false advertise, make up jobs for advertising, post ads with the ending pay as the starting wage.

Its brilliant too cuz they are under no contract with ANY employer to actaually hire a client, or even give the clients proirity over any guy off the street that applies but lie through their teeth just to get your money!

ITS ALL SALES, THEY ARE ON COMMISSION THAT'S WHY THEY'LL SAY ANYTHING TO GET YOU IN and after you pay they explain how you do all the actual work. Rip off! And a scam!

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tim o Dmz
map-marker Issaquah, Washington

NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT IS A SCAM! get ur $$ back

here's how to get your refund guaranteed: follow these simple steps: Step one: contact bbb or attornet general and file reort Step two: contact yourr credit card company and reverse the charges under fraud Step three: contact their corp offices by mail at: 1641 s milford re #a104, highland mi 48357 Follow those steps if you have been scammed out of your hard earned money ** they DO NOT want people to know they are a corporation and have 16 other offices scamming people** Bring this scam to the attorney general and file a reporet to have them shut down!!
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ACTUALLY, I HAVE WORKED IN STAFFING FOR ALMOST 15 YEARS AND IT IS VERY UNCOMMON FOR STAFFING SERVICES TO CHARGE A FEE. I TELL EVERY CANDIDATE WHO INQUIRES ON THIS TOPIC TO NEVER EVER PAY A FEE TO A SERVICE SO P. BAILEY YOU ARE WRONG!!!!!!

Paul H Udv

Northwest Employment is a licensed permanent employment service celebrating 16 years serving Washington. We pride ourselves on providing a valuable service to area job seekers and companies. These tough economic times are difficult for all of us. We were fortunate to operate mainly during a thriving economy. As the Customer service manager for Northwest Employment I would welcome the chance to speak to anyone who has questions or comments. I have been with this company for fifteen years and have seen thousands of job seekers get back to work and thousands of employers find good qualified applicants.

Unfortunately when someone is posting blindly and can keep anonymity they can also make outlandish and fraudulent claims. Over the past several days there have been several posts under various names from someone we believe to be a former employee who is disgruntled. The allegations and claims made on the previous posts can neither be substantiated nor confirmed because they are false.

The concept of charging a fee for a service is not unique to our business. Many businesses charge an up front fee for a service and results vary based on how effectively the service is used. Health clubs and weight loss centers are two examples of services which individuals can do on their own, but choose to seek assistance. Northwest Employment is effective if used properly. We give each client a money back guarantee of accuracy and availability, so it is difficult to understand how claims of false leads and false advertising can be made. Our office has been in Tacoma for over 16 years, much of that time was when unemployment rates were under 4%. The suggestion that we are “taking advantage of the unemployed” is absurd.

Northwest Employment adheres to all state laws and guidelines as well as internal protocol as defined in all legitimate ethical business practices.

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at 877-582-0146 or email me at paul@nwemp.com

Sincerely,

Paul Hailey

Service Manager

Guest

Thank you tim overton! You just did the community a huge favor!

God bless you, I was fighting with these jerks for over 6 months, I knew they were false advertising, and so did they! The manager was so sweet and nice everytime I went in or called but told me that they simply don't do refunds. I could never get the hard evidence I needed to get my refund, and I tried!! Everything!

But now that I have their corporate # I will be doing everything in my power to shut these scam-ers down! No one facing unemployment should have to pay $190 bucks out of pocket, to get NOTHING! I paid my $ like they wanted but did they get me a job? Or even try to get me a job?

The manager I was working with and actually getting somewhere with was there one day and gone the next, all that was left was a bunch of new staff that didn't know their heads from their butt.

The old manager would call me to let me know of leads and helped put my resume and cover letter together, the ONLY help I ever got from them! Ill be getting my $ back, I suggest following tims advice above...he's a smart man, also contact the attorney general for wa state, its their job to protect consumers and shut shady northwest employment down once and for all!!

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