Testimonials

“I recently accepted a position with Disney as Manager of Benefits/Program Development & Strategy. I though you would be interested in the offer that I accepted. I’m so relieved to have a good job with a good company. I believe I will really be able to help Disney in their employee health management efforts. I think they believe that as well.

I appreciate your interest throughout this process and all that you have done to help me in my job search. Your help with my resume and profile letter was invaluable as was your expert interviewing coaching.”

“My working relationship with RSG spans More than 14 years and 2 distinct business sectors: Operations and Human Resources.

One measures a relationship by the degree of effort both parties put into the collective effort. In my most recent search activity,RSG crafted a dual career resume highlighting my experience in Operations and Human Resources. In 2 short months, I have had 11 companies express interest in my talents resulting in 8 interviews and 4 job offers. Of considerable interest is the fact that in all offers the salary is in 6 figures with a better than average benefits and total compensation package in order for the employer to retain my talent for the long-term. I credit Joe Hodowanes, Managing Director for the degree of my success in my search and would not trust anyone other than RSG to handle my future search efforts!”

 

“Mr. Hodowanes,
On behalf of the Family Support Center and the MacDill Air Force Base community, we would like to thank you for the outstanding seminar that you presented to our military personnel during Career Day. We received numerous comments of praise and appreciation regarding your excellent presentation. Your enthusiasm, caring spirit, and outstanding assistance contributed greatly to the success of Transition Assistance Program and demonstrated the true spirit of teamwork.

We look forward to developing and maintaining strong relationships and hope this will be the first of many opportunities for our two organizations to collaborate on future events and projects. Again, thank you for your outstanding support to the military community and for a job expertly done!”

 

“Dear Joe,

You have helped me more than you know, through this very trying time, to identify “underlying currents”, “personal/career needs”, — much more vital than any specific job title.

Rest assured that I go forward in confidence that your frankness, insights and all you have taught me will remain with me in whatever direction I ultimately take.”

 

“Joe, I wanted to drop a note to let you know the market letter to Bealls, Inc. worked! I’ve had two interviews (one with H.R. Director and the other with Vice President of Finance). I know they have narrowed down the selection to 2 people. The Director is on vacation until next week, but I should hear something soon! Keep your fingers crossed and thank you again for your help. I’ve taken your advice 2 times now, with positive results each time. This is pretty good odds for you!!!”

“Thank you Joe for your help and advice regarding my resume. I sincerely believe that your help with my resume made the difference. Joe, I am impressed with your knowledge and would be honored if I can keep you in my network.”

“Mr. Hodowanes,

I would like to thank you for all of your insightful advice at the job fair seminars you presented at the Ice Palace last week. I was the young, recent college graduate who asked for your advice. When I left your seminar that day I took your suggestions and changed my resume immediately. Exactly one week from that day I had an interview with Merck Pharmaceutical company for a position as a sales representative. I was offered a second interview with the regional recruiter in Atlanta, Georgia. I can’t thank you enough. Without your help, I do not feel I would have been ready for this opportunity.”

“Thanks for all your help. Wish you could have made my champagne toast. The resume you helped me put together, plus your answers to my questions, really got me this position. Again, thanks.”

“I attended a similar program sponsored by the RTC when it approached its legislative sunset. Your program was far and away better than the government sponsored one.”

“Dear Joe,

Your generosity has been overwhelming to say the least. It will not go unrewarded. I promise not to disappoint you or myself. You have helped raise my level of self esteem and I will never forget that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

 

“Dear Joe,

I wanted to thank you for all of the help you provided me during my job search. Your assistance in helping me develop job search strategies as well as preparing me for interviews, and salary negotiations were instrumental in helping me land a new position as Director of Human Resources. If anyone told me that at this time in my life I would have found a better job in such a short period of time with a 35% increase in pay in a crowded market for HR talent I would have doubted their sanity.

Your patient help, keen insights into interviewing and negotiations strategy and frank, open approach kept my job search focused and on track. Your action orientated approach and focus on accountability is rare and refreshing quality in the outplacement industry. If, God forbid, I have to conduct a reduction in force in the future, I will insist that my vendor take the same kind of activist, accountable approach that you do.”

 

“Mr. Hodowanes,

I want to thank you very much for your help you have given me on re-doing my resume. Your assistance with verbiage and overall appearance were right on target! I think I now have a valuable marketing tool that will help get me in the door! I’ll keep in touch and let you know how things work out.

Once again, thanks for your help.”

 

“Joe,

Thanks for the big picture view and your crystal clear vision — I don’t know what I would do without you.”

 

“Mr. Hodowanes,

Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to present us with a wealth of information at the Professional Placement Network workshop yesterday.
Judging from the comments of others with whom I spoke later, we all wish you were our personal “job search coach”.

Your message contained the positive advice, along with the interjections of humor, that we all needed!”

 

“Joe,

You have one of the best newspaper columns I have ever seen. I would like for my son to have access to past columns that you have written. Appreciate any help you might give us in this respect. You are already giving tremendous help to Tampa Tribune readers.”

“Dear Joe,

Our Management Retreat was a tremendous success. I have heard many wonderful things about “The Power of Self-Esteem”. It is not only from those who attended, but I am hearing from others in the Hospital that they missed a great day and a very informative, enlightening presentation. I am pleased that the employees not only appreciated your briefing, but that they thought enough to tell so many others about it. At the party that evening, there were so many terrific comments about your presentation and how much everyone got out of it … I wish you could have been there to hear it! Many felt you were talking directly to them. It seemed to be the right subject, perfectly presented, at the right time.

On behalf of the management team at Doctors Hospital, thank you for sharing your vast knowledge of The Power of Self-Esteem with us.”