Word-of-mouth leads in Portland - 7 weeks in

A friend who works at a local manufacturer says there are openings not advertised online. They like a brief email with a résumé.

Thanks for writing this out. I went through something close to it 4 months ago, and it got easier once I kept a simple log of every call and form.

Small employers often hire on recommendation. Ask neighbours, former co-workers and your library.