Screening Procedures

Prospective temporary employees complete a very thorough application process before being considered for hire. This process includes:

• Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.

• The applicant reads and agrees to NSR Hiring Standards, which includes our Drug & Alcohol Policy and our Background & Credit Check Policy. At the clients request drug, background, and credit checks are completed.

• The applicant is given a battery of written and hands-on skill tests to ensure their level of competency as it relates to the position they seek. Our ProveIt! Testing program is a fully interactive, hands-on skill evaluation. The applicant’s level of competency is rated as beginner, intermediate, or advanced.

• The applicant takes the Insight Worldwide Applicant Survey. This survey provides a background profile designed to determine an individual’s propensity toward substance abuse, theft, violence, deception, dependability and workers compensation fraud. The survey consists of 70 questions, which when answered, will highlight any unacceptable behaviors.

• After the paperwork and testing are complete, the applicant interviews with a Recruiter for final determination of skill level, discussion of work history, explanation of pay system and job location preferences. Our policies, procedures, and NSR’s high standards for all employees are reviewed. At this point, we will assess the candidate’s attitude toward work, desire to fulfill their employment responsibilities, and commitment to our job performance standards.

• Applicants are shown a safety video and are tested on their comprehension. Our Return-to-Work program and hazardous materials handling are also discussed. NSR is very proactive in ensuring the safety of all temporary employees as well as permanent NSR employees.

• In the last step, the applicant is given the “NSR Handbook for Temporary Employees” with a receipt card that is signed by the new applicant and kept with the applicant file.

• Our branch staff then verifies three previous job references prior to final approval for using the new applicant.

• Only those applicants who have high test scores, low risk Insight results, strong references, and a pleasant, professional attitude will be considered qualified to work for NSR.


All temporary employees leave our office understanding Northwest Staffing Resources’ requirements regarding professionalism, commitment, flexibility, and confidentiality.