We're in the people business - we source top talent, help clients retain employees, and invest in their success. From Executive Search to Recruiting and Contract Temporary Staffing, people matter. Your employees drive your organization and are fundamental to your success. But recruiting top candidates takes time, energy, and bandwidth.
It requires exploring uncharted territory to find talent for your team, identifying technical and soft skills, and vetting top candidates. We connect job seekers with the region's top employers in Accounting, Financial Services, HR, Legal, Office Administration, Footwear & Apparel, and Marketing & Advertising.
It requires exploring uncharted territory to find talent for your team, identifying technical and soft skills, and vetting top candidates. We connect job seekers with the region's top employers in Accounting, Financial Services, HR, Legal, Office Administration, Footwear & Apparel, and Marketing & Advertising.
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In 1986, Diane Boly and Pat Welch founded the company with a vision based on community connections and matching talented candidates with great job opportunities. As a women-owned business, we've grown organically to over 30 employees located in Portland's historic Power + Light Building - a work environment that brings out the best in all of us!
We offer customized Recruiting, Contract Temporary Staffing, and Executive Search solutions to a wide range of Portland Metro area and SW Washington clients. Our diverse client base benefits from over three decades of professional connections and from creative strategies designed to meet their needs.
The search for leadership is a multi-faceted process that relies on strong relationships, true collaboration, and commitment to mutual success. In short, it requires a sense of agency. We've taken that mission to heart with the creation of Executive Search Division, aligning our values with the region's future and helping bring inclusive, effective leadership to the community.
We give priority to candidates who email us at available@bolywelch.com each weekend with their name and availability for the upcoming week. If we don't hear from you, we'll assume you want to deactivate your employment with Boly:Welch. We know the job search process can be complicated. That's why we've assembled a list of resources written by our recruiters and other trusted experts to help bring transparency and focus to your job search.
We match talent with opportunity - connecting candidates with the region's top employers for Direct-Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Contract Temporary positions in Accounting, Financial Services, Human Resources, Legal, Office Administration, Footwear & Apparel, and Marketing & Advertising. Scroll down to see our full range of exciting opportunities in the Portland Metro area and SW Washington.
Reviews (24)
Melissa Gilfillan
Nov 27, 2021
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I have always turned to Brittney when looking for a job. She is such an amazing, thoughtful person, who took on my job search as her personal challenge. I came to her thinking that my job transition was an impossibility but she believed in me. Brittney knows recruiting, but most importantly, she knows people. I was offered a job that was the perfect fit for my skill set.
Haley E.
Nov 17, 2021
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Brittney is AMAZING. I am a recent college grad and was struggling to find a good job before I met with her. Within a couple days of our first meeting I had lots of interviews at great companies and in less than a week and a half - a job offer! I don’t think I could have found such a perfect fit without bolywelch and if I ever do decide on a career change, I would go back to Brittney in a heartbeat!
D. G.
Nov 12, 2021
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My experience with Brittney Rerecich at Boly Welch was absolutely amazing. Brittney is a true professional with a sharp mind and an intuitive nature. I appreciate her quickly assessing my skills and immediately finding a legal position for me during the pandemic. I highly recommend Brittney, you will have the BEST person in your corner looking out for your best interests.
Myriah Sasser
Nov 04, 2021
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I've worked with Boly Welch to find a new position in my industry. Specifically, I worked with Gwen Rudolph, who is an experienced, supportive, and incredibly talented recruiter. I have known Gwen for a long time, several years in fact, and worked with her more than once to find placement. I have referred several folks directly to Gwen over the years. I trust her, and her team, and I know how important it is to Gwen to place the right people in the right places. Gwen is a true professional. From her assistance on the crafting of my resume to the honing of my interview skills, Gwen coached me through
Joshua Tabak
Oct 28, 2021
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Rosemary was amazing in helping me find a job right out of school. She was available whenever I had questions, had great advice, and made the process super easy. I was also on a tight schedule and she managed to work it all out in only a few days. Definitely made me more comfortable through what is naturally a stressful experience.
Mark Adams
Oct 18, 2021
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Rosemary and Hailey are remarkable recruiters.
They take the time to understand the type of
job you are looking for and, because of their
market connections, they find the positions that
are worth pursuing. They act as advocates with
the employer and information providers/
coaches with the candidate. I could always tell
that they really cared about me finding the right
thing. I highly recommend contacting them if
you are looking for a new job as an attorney.
Very thankful for their assistance! Mark
They take the time to understand the type of
job you are looking for and, because of their
market connections, they find the positions that
are worth pursuing. They act as advocates with
the employer and information providers/
coaches with the candidate. I could always tell
that they really cared about me finding the right
thing. I highly recommend contacting them if
you are looking for a new job as an attorney.
Very thankful for their assistance! Mark
Laura Orellana
Oct 05, 2021
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I loved my experience working with Roxanne and Maya at Boly Welch They were both professional and always kept me updated on any developments with work options. I was provided 3 job options and we worked together to find what I would love. They had my best interest in mind as well as the employers which is hard to find when working with recruiters. I definitely recommend working with them. Job searching can be tedious and exhausting but working with them made my life so much easier.
S. Marquand
Sep 28, 2021
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My experience with Brittney Rerecich as my legal recruiter was exceptional! She made each step of the recruiting process positive and FAST! I was very impressed with her approach and thankful for the many opportunities she presented me with. She was incredibly responsive and gave me great tips to make sure I felt prepared and confident going into my interviews. I would work with Brittney again in a heartbeat. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a recruiter who wants the best experience. Brittney is the reason I am getting to take the next step up in my career!
Nick Lucernoni
Sep 27, 2021
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The amazing team at Boly:Welch works tirelessly to make sure you are well positioned for contract roles in a variety of fields. After finishing my Masters degree, my work with this team put me in a position to land a contract role in my chosen industry and company. Through this initial opportunity, and a second contract facilitated by the same team, I was able to gain the necessary needed experience to work full-time doing what I love. Thank you B:W team!
Ari B.
Sep 19, 2021
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After being laid off at the start of the pandemic, I found myself looking to re-enter the workforce by returning to the legal field. I was able to connect with Brittney, who I had met with way back in 2013 (what a lifetime ago!). Our first meeting was delightful! She was warm, funny, and easy to talk to.
I felt extremely comfortable sharing what I was looking for, what I wasn't interested in, and knew that she genuinely wanted to find the best place for me. I felt like I had a good advocate on my side who could tell me what I was worth and provide me with the information I needed to
I felt extremely comfortable sharing what I was looking for, what I wasn't interested in, and knew that she genuinely wanted to find the best place for me. I felt like I had a good advocate on my side who could tell me what I was worth and provide me with the information I needed to
Miko Santos
Sep 15, 2021
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You cannot get a better recruiter than Rosemary Schwimmer and Boly:Welch. Rosemary listened to what I needed and how I envisioned my future. I knew I wanted an in-house attorney position and she provided a pathway for how I can get there. It may not be a straight path for everybody and I was well-educated on my options.
Rosemary is a great communicator and responsive. I have had recruiters just not get back to me on a position wherein I already completed my second interview!
Rosemary's best skill is her ability to identify a great fit. She certainly found a great fit for me and she found a great
Rosemary is a great communicator and responsive. I have had recruiters just not get back to me on a position wherein I already completed my second interview!
Rosemary's best skill is her ability to identify a great fit. She certainly found a great fit for me and she found a great
Rebecca L.
May 25, 2021
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I wanted to give a quick note about my work with Kirsten at Boly:Welch. Kirsten was attentive and innovative in her job hunting approach. She actively listened to my needs and ultimately found me the right fit for my new job. I appreciated her time and effort. Don't hesitate to use BW for your job hunt!
Maureen J.
Apr 28, 2021
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Like many people, I was looking for a new job in the middle of the pandemic. Lauren Radmer NEVER made me feel like a number or her ticket to a paycheck. She listened to me with genuine intent. She was my professional hype woman every step of the way, she boosted my confidence and called me her ''Rock star'', which I felt like an office rock star whenever we communicated! Lauren understood exactly what I was looking for in an Office Management position and we eventually landed an offer with an outstanding education company whose values mirrored my own. Anyone who works with
Karen C.
Apr 06, 2021
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Brittney Rerecich is amazing. She has a way of making you feel like you are the only person she is working with and makes you feel like you're a star! When my attorney retired and I was laid off in 2020, Brittney got to work right away to find me the perfect new home. And she did! She didn't try to place me just anywhere. She really got my personality and understood my hopes and dreams and got me an interview and ultimately a job offer with the perfect place. Brittney has helped me so much in my career over the years and I could not have done this without her.
Laurel M.
Mar 13, 2021
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Moki C.
Feb 22, 2021
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Brittney was a source of light and encouragement in my career change and job search. She had this spectacular way of seeing the entire version of me finding a position within a company that will welcome me 100%. I have spent the past many years both self-employed and then working from home for my small child. Some recruiters were vocal about this being a major challenge in placing me. With the arise of COVID, I had all but forgotten about my career search. Lucky for me, Brittney had not. Two years after we first met, my face appeared to her on a piece of toast and she called me with a dream job
Willow L.
Feb 18, 2021
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Working with Gwen Rudolph from Boly:Welch has been one of the most amazing experiences I have ever had! Gwen reached out to me via LinkedIn to set up an initial meeting. I had never worked with a recruiter before and Gwen set the stage for a professional, supportive and engaging partnership. She listened to exactly what I was looking for and found a great fit! The process was seamless, and in a matter of two weeks I had a job offer. Gwen is a knowledgeable, connected superstar with great integrity. I am forever grateful for her expertise and tenacity. I will be recommending Gwen
Jennifer B.
Feb 10, 2021
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Even though I didn't find my new job in Portland with Boly:Welch, it was pretty darn close! I had a second round interview lined up thanks to them when I accepted an offer with a different firm. I had an amazing experience and I will probably work with them again in the future if I choose to look for other opportunities. I worked with Brittney Rerecich and she is truly amazing! I was very worried at first, as I was coming to Portland from California and I had no idea what to do regarding my job search, but thanks to Brittney I was no longer worried or scared. Other staffing agencies were
Sabrina P.
Feb 09, 2021
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I would recommend Boly:Welch as a recruiter hands down. Within a week of submitting my application, Brittany R. interviewed me and made me feel so valued! I moved to the area from another state and she made the entire job hunt a piece of cake! She was communicative, helpful, reliable, and overall a wonderful person to work with. I am happy with the job she helped me find and the process was so easy. I would refer Boly Welch for anyone needing help finding a job in the Portland area
Melanie B.
Dec 10, 2020
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I had the great pleasure of working with Gwen Rudolph who helped me secure a job at a very desirable, top law firm in Portland. It was a challenging situation for me coming from out of state, and also in the midst of COVID, but she hung in there with me every step of the way. Gwen made sure I did not undersell myself and kept me looking forward. She has a high level of patience and endless kindness, which I'm sure I really put her to the test on ;) She is top notch and works really hard to get the best outcome for her clients. Gwen is a stellar advocate, and I highly recommend her.
Aj T.
Sep 18, 2020
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I could not be more pleased with my experience with Boly Welch. Brittney Rerecich is amazing - professional and friendly. BW originally found me a great temporary job just weeks after signing with them while looking for something permanent for me. Then Brittney found a fantastic permanent position, which I have now been at for two years. FIVE STARS!!!!!
Gray Z.
Aug 17, 2020
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I initially reached out to Boly:Welch because of a job posting of theirs I found online. Lauren Radmer did a great job helping me prepare for the interview by working with me on my resume, cover letter and general interview prep. She made all the paperwork and other procedural annoyances painless and seamless. I ended up getting the job! I'd definitely work with this group again. Thanks, Lauren!
Jason L.
Jun 20, 2020
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I actually wish I had reached out to Boly Welch sooner than I did. They were really able to hone my application packages and my interview techniques so that when I got a potential placement I was able to really perform and land the job.
My primary point person, Rosemary Schwimmer, director of legal recruiting, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She and her staff were always responsive to my inquiries and concerns, and were tremendous sources of support and advice during my job search. I really cannot recommend Boly Welch highly enough.
My primary point person, Rosemary Schwimmer, director of legal recruiting, was an absolute pleasure to work with. She and her staff were always responsive to my inquiries and concerns, and were tremendous sources of support and advice during my job search. I really cannot recommend Boly Welch highly enough.
Sarah H.
Oct 23, 2019
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Trying to find a job in a growing city like Portland is hard, especially if you're from out of state. I feel so lucky to have been helped by the wonderful staff at Boly:Welch, especially Gwen Rudolph.
Gwen was dedicated to helping me find a job that I was excited about, and she kept me updated every step of the process. She listened to my concerns and made sure that I was happy with the positions I was applying for. I truly felt like Gwen had my best interests at heart. I was incredibly prepared for every interview, thanks to Gwen's helpful coaching and guidance. She was available for
Gwen was dedicated to helping me find a job that I was excited about, and she kept me updated every step of the process. She listened to my concerns and made sure that I was happy with the positions I was applying for. I truly felt like Gwen had my best interests at heart. I was incredibly prepared for every interview, thanks to Gwen's helpful coaching and guidance. She was available for
