Testimonials

Satisfied clients are the best indicator of how Hockenberg Search works, and the results we achieve. The following are just a few of the comments we've received from recent clients and job-search candidates.

Clients are saying:

"Marni Hockenberg digs deep. A lot of firms do not ask important questions right out of the gate. Marni always does that. I look to her to provide me information on what's going on in the market, to help me hone the job so we get a good job description that truly identifies what we're looking for. She doesn't shy away from asking difficult questions and help the candidate and employer think about things they never thought about. Marni always starts with some initial questions about the scope of the job; the personalities of the people working in the area that you're looking to place; where the firm is now; the salary. And, as she moves forward in the search, and particularly as we start to identify potential candidates, she digs deeper into the questions – about the work; the work styles; what expectations are; what the reviews will assess… she digs way deeper than any other search firm I've ever worked with. And she does the same thing with candidates. Most of the folks that have been placed here still talk about her—actually still keep in touch with her—because she forms a personal bond with each person. Marni gets to know everybody in the process extremely well. The client feels very well taken care of, and the candidate feels very well taken care of. That makes her a class all her own."

--- HR manager of a large Midwest regional law firm

"Marni Hockenberg worked with us on developing a process for hiring great CFOs and bookkeepers.She made sure she really understood what our company did, what the candidates would do and developed an amazingly thorough process. It evens screens for core value fit, as well as job fit. We use it with every hire."

--- Owner of a Twin Cities accounting services firm

"Marni Hockenberg jumped on the search right away and was able to quickly identify some excellent candidates. She was also very thorough in her investigation of the candidates, something I wasn't expecting but which turned out to be an excellent benefit. She would talk with a candidate on more than one occasion with each additional meeting drilling down on the candidate's background/experience on how that would meet our needs. By the time I met with the candidate I was well versed in his or her experience and background, as I had been well prepped by Marni. She is different because she is incredibly hands-on. She really guided me through the whole process and kept me informed and up to date with candidates. Then, after the job was filled she still kept involved, wanting to make sure the fit was good and that things were working. She not only did this for me (the company) but also the person we placed in the job. She clearly wanted to make sure both sides were happy with the results of their efforts."

--- General Counsel of a national technology company

Candidates are saying:

"Marni Hockenberg is a unique individual. She brings a degree of professionalism that makes her outstanding. She believes that deals need to be right for both parties, seeing the relationship from both sides of the table. She understands that success comes only when the buyer and seller have their needs fulfilled. I highly recommend her and the company she represents. Truly a breath of fresh air."

--- Senior vice president of marketing for an international global data company

"Marni Hockenberg has been great to work with in helping me make contacts at target companies.She always has good advice and responds promptly to requests. She maintains strong relationships with her clients, which she leverages to assist others. She is warm, passionate and a real pleasure to work with. I believe her relationship-based recruiting approach is a real differentiator in the marketplace."

--- Vice president of product development

"In more than a decade in the workforce, I was never as well prepared for the interview process as when I worked with Marni Hockenberg. As an ambassador for her clients, she truly serves as a ‘window into the world' of the companies she represents and as a seamless extension of their hiring team. In my case, Marni helped me understand the law firm's culture, its challenges and opportunities, so that by the time of my first interview, I was fully prepared. She also communicated with me regularly throughout the entire process, in the spirit of ‘no surprises.' As a result of Marni's efforts and her top-tier coaching, I was ultimately hired for the position. It was a true win/win situation."

--- Manager of Marketing & Communications for a Midwest law firm