VanderHouwen & Associates, Inc. (VHA) has successfully provided professional staffing services in Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and throughout the nation since 1987. The founder of our firm, Kirby J. VanderHouwen, has been involved in the Information Systems Industry throughout his entire professional career. He has specialized in the recruitment and placement of professionals in the Information Systems and Engineering fields for the past 20 years, working on both permanent and contract staffing positions. Our Vice President, Eric J. VanderHouwen, has been involved in the recruiting and management of Information Systems professionals on a permanent and contract basis for nine years. Additionally, we have four full-time recruiters dedicated to meeting the staffing needs of our clients.
VHA provides a Total Staffing Solution. Our Total Staffing Solution includes:
- Contracting/Consulting Services
- Contract-to-Permanent Conversions
- Contingency Searches/Retained Searches
VHA’s services encompass:
- Applications Development, Design, and Support
- System and Network Design and Administration
- Project Management
- Software Engineering and Quality Assurance
- Desktop and PC Support
- Documentation/Technical Writing
VHA utilizes unique techniques and a highly professional style in all search and recruitment assignments. Some of the methods and tools utilized include:
- A large database, developed over the past 20 years in the industry, of individuals, firms, and related technologies including Data Processing, Information Systems, and Software Engineering professionals in Portland, the Pacific Northwest, and nationally.
- Several internet-based databases and search engines.
- A highly personal approach to each and every assignment. A great deal of time is expended with the client to understand their requirements, work environment, and key items that lead to the success of new employees. In-depth interviews are then conducted to develop a select list of top applicants that closely match the client’s requirements. On-site interviews are then scheduled for the top candidates.
- A local and national network of recruiters (Top Echelon) is utilized to gain information and names to assist in developing lists of potential candidates to meet the requirements of the client.
VHA’s commitment to our clients and professional staff is to provide outstanding service in a straightforward, ethical, intensely personal, and responsive manner.
For more information, please visit our website at www.vanderhouwen.com
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