VanderHouwen

VanderHouwen Locally founded, women-owned, and nationally certified with WBENC, VanderHouwen is a premier staffin VanderHouwen is a Woman-Owned Business and WBENC certified.

For over three decades, VanderHouwen has been a premier staffing provider of professionals in the Pacific Northwest. While it might seem unusual for a rapid-deploy, results-driven business like ours to take that responsibility personally, we do. Our President’s work ethic not only serves as the foundation of our company but drives the commitment to individual attention which infuses our culture. O

ur dedication is to the satisfaction and success of our clients and consultants. We’re committed to providing outstanding service to a uniquely demanding industry in a straightforward, ethical, highly personal, and always-responsive manner. VanderHouwen was established in Portland, Oregon, in 1987 by Kirby and Kathy VanderHouwen. Our founders were influential in both the staffing industry and technology sector and played an integral role in their evolution in the Pacific Northwest. Kirby’s unwavering drive to add value to clients, build success for technology professionals, and contribute to the prosperity of our community still guides us today. While Kirby's vision continues to influence us, VanderHouwen's President, Eric VanderHouwen has led our team in the same manner since 1997.

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06/05/2026

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06/04/2026

Happy candidates make our day!

"It has been an absolute pleasure to work through Vanderhouwen and I am transitioning with nothing but wonderful things to say about the team at VH."

Meet our wonderful recruiting team: https://pulse.ly/vqqxunha6e

06/03/2026

"Remote" doesn't have to mean "anywhere."

More employers are adopting a "remote within specific regions" approach - opening roles to candidates across multiple states while still maintaining overlap in working hours, team collaboration, and compliance requirements.

For hiring managers, it's worth asking:

➡️ Do candidates really need to live in your city?
➡️ Or do they simply need to be available during your team's core business hours?

Expanding your geographic footprint while maintaining timezone alignment can dramatically increase access to talent, often without sacrificing collaboration or culture.

The strongest candidate for your role may not be 10 miles away. They may be 1,000 miles away and ready to log in at 8:00 AM sharp.

How is your organization defining "remote" in 2026?

If you need support formulating a sensible "remote" hiring plan, we're here for it - connect with us today! https://pulse.ly/1zfhubwgf0

Why consider contracting?Chance to work with new tech, tools, and teams.Shorter commitments so you can “try before you b...
06/02/2026

Why consider contracting?

Chance to work with new tech, tools, and teams.

Shorter commitments so you can “try before you buy” with companies and roles.

Often, there's competitive pay and strong resume-building experience.

Great way to expand your network and open doors to future roles.

🤔 Curious if contracting could be a smart next step for you?
Dive into VanderHouwen’s full Beginner’s Guide to Contracting to see how it really works, what to expect, and how to make your first contract role a career win. 👉🏼 https://pulse.ly/7jm4xd2r9n

06/01/2026

Engineering hiring leaders — does this sound familiar?

You're looking for a Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural Engineer with the right technical expertise, industry experience, and communication skills... but the candidate pool feels smaller than ever.

And when you do find someone promising? They're often fielding multiple offers before your interview process is complete.

Two of the biggest engineering hiring challenges we're seeing today:

⚙️ Finding engineers with specialized, real-world experience — not just the right degree on paper.

⏱️ Losing top talent to lengthy hiring cycles in an increasingly competitive market.

The good news? The best engineering talent is out there. The challenge is reaching them before your competitors do. Demand continues to outpace supply in many engineering specialties, particularly for experienced professionals.

At VanderHouwen, we specialize in connecting companies with highly skilled engineering professionals across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, automation, project engineering, and more.

Explore our approach to helping engineering teams fill critical roles faster: https://pulse.ly/uvjpbanqhg

More pics from the ALS Northwest Walk today! Amazing turnout! Not only from our , but the entire event!
05/31/2026

More pics from the ALS Northwest Walk today! Amazing turnout! Not only from our , but the entire event!

05/31/2026

The ALS Northwest Walk event was a SUCCESS! We were invited to cut the ribbon - what an honor for our 10th anniversary of walking and fundraising! 🎀

What a wonderful opportunity to carry on John Niemer's legacy.
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Thank you to ALL who supported us from near and far.

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05/29/2026

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We are walking for ALS Northwest tomorrow! Will you join us for our 10th anniversary of supporting this meaningful organ...
05/29/2026

We are walking for ALS Northwest tomorrow! Will you join us for our 10th anniversary of supporting this meaningful organization? 🚶🏼‍➡️🚶🏼‍♀️‍➡️🚶🏼‍♂️‍➡️👣👟

If you're walking from afar - send us a selfie in support of our team! 📸

Team VanderHouwen's walk page: https://pulse.ly/ftgn5ntx9b

EXCITING UPDATE!! We have surpassed our goal of raising $100k over our 10 years of walking! Let's keep it going, y'all!

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6342 S Macadam
Portland, OR
97239

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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