Seat Fill guide
The six-question hiring brief
Define the work, must-haves and first 90 days before starting a search.
Read the guide ↗Field notes / Useful before the first call
A clearer picture.
A better next move.
Practical notes from Seat Fill, plus public resources worth keeping close. For the person doing the hiring and the person considering the job.
Seat Fill checklist
A resume that shows your trade skills
Make your equipment, processes and experience easy to understand.
Read the guide ↗Seat Fill guide
Interview for the actual work
Use consistent, job-related questions to compare candidates.
Read the guide ↗Seat Fill guide
Before you say yes to a role
Questions about shift, pay, supervision and the first weeks on the job.
Read the guide ↗Oregon Employment Department
Oregon occupation & wage data
Research occupations and regional wage information for a clearer starting point.
Visit resource ↗WorkSource Southwest Washington
Local job-search & training help
Explore employment services and training support in Southwest Washington.
Visit resource ↗CareerOneStop
Job search, resumes & interviews
Practical job-search guides from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Visit resource ↗CareerOneStop
Explore careers and skills
Look up occupations, needed skills and employment trends.
Visit resource ↗External resources checked September 4, 2026. Links are provided for reference; these organizations are not Seat Fill partners or endorsers. Use the source’s publication date and geography when comparing wage information.