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.

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 mymoney.

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.

I just wanted to say what a rip off piece of *** company this is. anybody that reads these should no not to got to them, if you still go ahead and do it thats your problem. but for me and eveybody else we all got riped off 185-190 dollars, like we have that money to spend when we are looking for jobs. i should have spent my mony on my kid instead of trying to get a good job i guess. anyways these people are fuckheads and they just want to steal your money. i really hope somebody shuts these *** down so they cant steal from people anymore. northwest employment you guys are ***!

I paid my $185.00 a year ago and most of the leads were dead-ends. Most companies were non-existent. The 2 or 3 jobs I did get to check out over the past year, back-peddled on the advertised wage and turned out to be a waste of time and gas! The people in the office are snotty and act like they can't be bothered. If you are looking for work, you would be better off going through the phone book and cold calling prospective employers. Don't waste your time, gas, patience or money on these losers!!

Northwest employment service is always eager to take money for a referral, but they do not fulfill the deal. They took 185.00 from me for a job referral, but i never heard anything from the acual employer. Im thinking they promise many people the same job, and demand 185.00 cash up front, and do not deliver. There must be a way to find out who the employer is without having to give NORTHWEST EMPLOYMENT any money. Does anybody know how to do that? let me know please. It's time to put the brakes on leagalized extortion.