Ask Alumni | Navigating the Job Market with a Staffing Agency
Whether you're actively job searching or exploring new career paths, this webcast will provide practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the hiring landscape.
In today’s challenging job market, securing a full-time, permanent position can feel overwhelming. However, working with a staffing agency can provide valuable opportunities, career growth and crucial industry connections.
Join us for an insightful Ask Alumni webcast featuring Oregon State University alumni Jeske Paanakker, ’20, who works with Boly:Welch, a leading staffing and recruiting agency based in Portland, Oregon, and Charlie Gilmur, '14, practice director and vice president of Robert Half, Inc., an international human resource consulting firm specializing in accounting and finance staffing.
During this discussion, our guests will share:
- The benefits of working with a staffing agency during uncertain economic times.
- How temporary or contract positions can lead to permanent roles.
- Tips for standing out as a job seeker in today’s competitive market.
- How Boly:Welch and Robert Half support professionals in finding meaningful work.
Whether you're actively job searching or exploring new career paths, this webcast will provide practical advice and strategies to help you navigate the hiring landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain expert insights and ask your pressing questions!

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