About WorkStep
Welcome to WorkStep, the job network you’ve been searching for. At WorkStep, we’re all about the people we’re trying to
Career advancement: where can your job take you?
One thing holds true when it comes to jobs in manufacturing and warehouse operations: there are a lot of misconceptions
Hey, job-seekers: have you considered training instead?
If you’re considering a career in manufacturing, you’ve probably searched for jobs already. But there’s another option that many job
Hack your job search with WorkStep search filters
When you’re looking for a new job there’s a lot of important info beyond the job description: there’s your commute
How WorkStep helped me find a job
Here at WorkStep, we have one goal: to help you take the next step in your career. For some people
11 things you don’t know (but should) about working in a warehouse
If you’re considering a warehouse job, you might already have a sense of what your day-to-day work will be like.
Avoid these 5 mistakes on your job application
Applying for jobs is a lot of work, especially when you have to fill out the same information over and
4 things hiring managers really want to know
Hiring managers spend an average of 6 seconds reviewing each resume. So you don’t have long to make a good
WorkStep career coaches are here to help
Part career counselor, part cheering squad, WorkStep career coaches are the main point of contact for anyone looking to take
How WorkStep helps you find a job in 4 easy steps
Looking for a new job is hard work. You pour over job sites to find opportunities (only to have half
Welcome to WorkStep
Welcome to WorkStep! We’re the job network for people who make, deliver, load, repair, and get things done. And we’re
Amazon is going to $15/hr – now what?
Next Thursday, on November 1, Amazon will raise the minimum wage for all of its US-based employees to $15/hr. This
3 Things to Avoid While Job Searching
Job searching can be very difficult and time-consuming. You can literally apply to hundreds of jobs and never get a
Hiring Challenges for Industrial HR Teams
Turnover With industry-wide annual turnover nearing 50%, workforce attrition creates acute hiring pain for any HR team overseeing a high
Benchmarking compensation for Class A drivers in the Pacific Northwest
There is a massive CDL driver shortage. Not just in the northwest, but nationwide. This is not new news, however,
Tips for the Day of your Interview!
You’ve made it…interview day is here! Get ready to show the hiring manager why YOU are a great match for
Preparing for Your Interview!
It’s the day before your interview…have you done all you can to help put your best foot forward? Here are
You Got an Interview: It’s Time to Plan!
So you just got invited to an interview– score!!! Excitement seeps in, but then what? Maybe some dread, anxiety, questions,
4 reasons you didn’t get the interview
Finding you are not qualified for your dream job is terrible, and it’s even worse when you don’t hear back
Worker Spotlight – Meshach B
Found steady work and a good commute Portland, OR • Hired at ProBuild Meshach signed up for WorkStep and was
Career Spotlight: Warehouse Order Selector
Have you got hustle? In this career, you’ll need it! Warehouse Order Selectors, also called “Order Pickers”, help ensure the
5 tips for more effective hourly hiring
5 tricks of the trade from top hiring teams Provide transparency: Advertise precise pay, shift/schedule, benefits and simplify your role
Worker Spotlight – Adrian C
Found a great team that matches his energy Vancouver, WA • Hired at WoodFeathers Adrian signed up for WorkStep and
The Cost of Your Commute
Imagine you have two job offers in hand, each for a nearly identical role: Job A: $20/hr, 45 minute driving
Worker Spotlight – April F
1 application, 1 new job Vancouver, WA • Hired at Reser’s Fine Foods April signed up for WorkStep and was
Analyzing Temp Staffing Expenses
If you look at the industrial labor market as a whole, temp staffing would seem like an accepted cost of
How the change to Oregon overtime law will impact your 2018 hiring plan
On August 8, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed additional amendments to Oregon overtime law which go into effect January 1,
Benchmarking hourly wage for Order Selectors in Portland
At WorkStep, we have a unique vantage point into the market for Order Selectors in the Portland metro area. All