I believe it has always been a bit of a rarity to find an organization that prioritizes principles over expediency, but even more so in light of the market pressures created by the world’s response to Covid.  Luckily, I found just such an organization while on my job search in 2020, and was truly impressed by the team at Harvey Hohauser and Associates.

I was referred by a friend of mine to them for an executive position they were working on.  I spent about an several hours on the phone with one of the Directors of Executive Recruitment, and the time she took to explain the position, explore my background and discuss what the process was allowed me to make a fully informed decision on whether I wanted to pursue this path or not.  I did, and the next step was something I hadn’t experienced before, which was a very thorough background questionnaire; by this time, I understood how serious HH&A was on truly finding a candidate that fit well into the fabric of the company, and not just in the position.  This was further reinforced in the second-round of interviews with the Lead Consultant, and the honesty, intelligence and candid approach he exhibited while exploring my background and discussing the needs of his client was a testament to how seriously they take their responsibility to put the right candidate into the right company.  I was given a chance to present my story to the client in written form, which took the focus off the resume and allowed them to see my personality as well as my skills.  The in-person interviews were extensive, and actually the Lead Consultant was more of a coach and facilitator to both parties, with the goal of making sure we were both asking the questions that allowed us to decide if moving forward would be mutually beneficial.  There were so many interactions, and the HH&A team was so involved every step of the way, that every question I had was addressed.  I completely understood what I was getting involved in, and so did their client.

I’m sure the HH&A team didn’t have to build this thorough of a process to make a profitable business, as evidenced by the plethora of other recruiting firms out there who don’t do this, but I’m glad they did…Because they did what few others have, and that is actually earned my friendship.  To this day, long after the last interview, I can still reach out any of the team with any questions I have, or seeking advice, and I always receive a warm response.

From my first interactions with Harvey Hohauser & Associates nearly 20 years ago, to most recently interviewing for a CFO role, my experiences have never changed.  HH&A has always taken a sincere and welcomed approach of getting to know me, my career and the culture I desire to be a part of before presenting me to their clients. Their thorough process with detailed and deep probing questions with sometimes requested third person written responses has always given me confidence that they are doing their best to match my needs and desires with those of the companies they are partnered with.  I have worked with other firms, and from my experience, their approach is truly unique, focusing on cultural fit to the company and its current leadership team.  I always felt like I was their client during the process.  Their actions show they care first about people and then aligning cultures for the right person and right seat.   If you are looking for help in filling a position, I highly recommend you reach out to the team at HH&A.

As a candidate being recruited by the team at Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A), I can attest to their highly effective and professional process when working with candidates. Their dedication to making sure the culture-fit is right for both the candidate and the client company is world class.  During the entire experience the coaching and frank discussion clearly had my best interest at heart.   I always felt like a priority and an individual not a number in the candidate pool.   I look forward to a lifelong connection and relationship with the team and HH&A.

I have had the absolute pleasure to know the Hohauser family and their amazing staff for over a decade and cannot thank them enough for all they have done for me. The professionalism, honesty, transparency, and the desire to not only satisfy their client needs 100% but also make sure any offer they are extending to a candidate is a great cultural fit, is very rare in this world today. Not only did they place me at a company I have been with for almost a decade, and I love it, they have often followed up with me to make certain things are going well. Their process is thorough and gives both their clients and the candidates the needed information and time to make great decisions. I would highly recommend working with the Harvey Hohauser & Associates team, because you will find no better recruiters that focuses on cultural fit then them!

I had the privilege to work with Harvey Hohauser & Associates as a Candidate and found the process to be very professional and respectful.  They take the time to get to know each Candidate both personally and professional to help place you with a client having similar values.  The communication throughout the recruiting process was very thorough and direct.  I also also enjoyed getting to know the members of the recruiting team.

It was truly a great pleasure working with everyone on the team!

Harvey Hohauser & Associate process is a structured and pragmatic approach to ensure cultural and functional alignment between their clients’ company and the candidate. Each step of the process was executed in a professional manner with a focus on identifying critical needs and characteristics of both parties. Their team is professional, open and easy to speak with. As a candidate, their communication of next steps and timing was clear and frequent. It was a pleasure working with them and I believe they have a superior process and approach to ensuring mutual success.

I had the privilege of working with Harvey Hohauser & Associates as both a candidate and a client. As a candidate, I could immediately tell they were much more thorough and responsive than any other recruiting firm I had worked within the past. They spent a considerable amount of time getting to know me and my career to ensure I was the right cultural fit for the organization they were recruiting for.

They were excellent at continually providing communication throughout their process, provided candid feedback after my interviews with their client and the clients’ leadership team. I never had to guess where I stood in the process, and even though I wasn’t their client, they treated me as though I was.

Harvey Hohauser & Associates has served our organization extremely well in providing us with culturally aligned talent. Even more importantly, their real differentiation lies in their process and the treatment of candidate(s). Personally, I have now been on both ends of the talent pipeline. I am a happy client, but when I was a candidate, I was very impressed with how thorough and engaged the recruiting team was.

Their commitment to ensuring I had all the information I needed to feel comfortable that the role was a match was a pleasant surprise. Where many others make candidates feel like a number, I felt like I was being treated like a person, and this has proven to be a benefit to myself and the company I was lucky enough to join. The team at HH&A understands the value of cultural fit, to foster the alignment and productivity of the organization as well as the candidate placed.

I’ve had the rare opportunity to work with Harvey Hohauser & Associates as both a candidate and client in the context of an executive search. As a candidate, I’ve experienced HH&A’s judicious qualification process. I can speak to their method of authenticating, evaluating and interviewing a candidate to determine professional eligibility and culture fit. Equally as important, HH&A has a reciprocal approach for candidates, giving us equal opportunity to qualify our prospective company.

Successfully completing the search assessment and interview process, I was honored to be the preferred choice of six candidates presented to my employer. Over a 25-year career in executive management, I’ve never felt so well-suited for a leadership role. Our owner is very pleased with my addition to the company and I know that I’m effective in my role. How can I be sure? This information comes to me quarterly as part of the year-long check-in meetings conducted following placement. All part of a very thorough, well-executed recruiting process and steadfast commitment from HH&A to the lasting business relationship that ensues career placement.

The Harvey Hohauser & Associate team were very professional and respectful of my confidentiality. I was impressed with the research they put forward in presenting me with a company that was a perfect career transition. Changing corporations is not an easy decision, but the team at HH&A made sure I was properly prepared to make the transition and that I made the right decision.

I am overjoyed with my experience with the HH&A team, and my position with a company positioned for growth.

In my recent search for new employment, it was important for me to find something that not only fit my professional goals but also balanced those with my goals as a father and husband.  I was skeptical at best of recruiters and the recruitment process, feeling that many of the firms I had dealt with were more interested in filling a position than understanding exactly what was right for the candidate or company.  My experience at Harvey Hohauser & Associates changed my perception dramatically.  Their team took the time to understand me, my values, my family and my career & background.

They were extremely insightful, and their down to earth style immediately made me feel at ease.  It was also clear that they had the same deep understanding of the needs of their client, the company and its culture.  Through their process they were able to demonstrate to their client how I fit the position they were recruiting for, and also showed how I culturally aligned to the company and its leaders. I can confidently say that HH&A did such a great job with this process, that I will likely never be a candidate in their recruitment process again. However, as an executive, HH&A will be the first and only firm I call to fill my crucial leadership needs going forward.

Harvey Hohauser & Associate process is a structured and pragmatic approach to ensure cultural and functional alignment between their clients’ company and the candidate. Each step of the process was executed in a professional manner with a focus on identifying critical needs and characteristics of both parties. Their team is professional, open and easy to speak with. As a candidate, their communication of next steps and timing was clear and frequent.

It was a pleasure working with them and I believe they have a superior process and approach to ensuring mutual success.

Harvey Hohauser & Associates process is a structured and pragmatic approach to ensure cultural and functional alignment between their clients’ company and the candidate.  Each step of the process was executed in a professional manner with a focus on identifying critical needs and characteristics of both parties.  Their team is professional, open and easy to speak with.  As a candidate, their communication of next steps and timing was clear and frequent.

It was a pleasure working with them and I believe they have a superior process and approach to ensuring mutual success.

I had the pleasure to work with Harvey Hohauser and Associates (HH&A). HH&A’s team contacted me regarding an executive-level position they were working to fill for a privately-owned business in Florida.
Working with the team at HH&A throughout the recruiting process was an enjoyable and professional experience. I have had many experiences working with recruiting firms as an HR leader, but this was my first time as a candidate, and I was very pleased with the process I went through. The level of professionalism, communication, authenticity, coaching and support given to me was impressive and allowed me to stay informed and connected.

While I was not the chosen candidate for their position, I could not have asked for a better experience. I met several great leaders through this process and have new friends with the team at HH&A.

HH&A is a first-class organization. I wouldn’t hesitate to be a candidate in their process again!

As an applicant working with the team at Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A), I can attest to their highly effective and professional process when supporting candidates. Their dedication, candor and unique process enables their clients to see beyond the resume – something we candidates cannot do unless we are lucky enough to get that first interview. They do not ‘place’ candidates, they match candidates with cultures, positions and companies where all can excel and contribute.

Too often, companies hire a candidate, or a candidate accepts a position that is not a good fit. The HH&A team is dedicated to mitigating this result. I have been extremely pleased with how their team has represented me as a candidate in their process.

It is true that the hiring manager is their client. However, I always felt like I was their client in the process. Two words come to mind when I think of HH&A: integrity and respect. That says it all.

I had the pleasure to work with Harvey Hohauser & Associates from the candidate side of the search process. From the initial interview, I knew that I was working with a special organization that understood the intimacy required for a successful recruitment and placement process. Their team invested a significant amount of time through multiple phone conversations and direct, face-to-face interviews to truly understand my background, character, values, and capabilities. Through the process developed and deployed by Harvey Hohauser & Associates, we were able to reach an explicit understanding of the type of environment and culture I would thrive in. Armed with this information, the HH&A team was able to articulate and demonstrate my cultural alignment, career history, and background to their client. I was impressed with their preparation and diligence to ensure their client holistically understood my candidacy.

I have had the honor of going through the Harvey Hohauser & Associates (HH&A) recruitment process twice. While I have spent several years building global teams it was my first time to sit on the other side of the table, in over a decade. Interviewing can be an extremely humbling experience, but the HH&A team make the process and office extremely welcoming, comfortable and positive.  During the process, the HH&A team provided clear briefings of not only what the role entails, the role scope and responsibilities but also the challenges of the role and the company overall. They clearly explain the company culture and values. This detailed, customized approach allowed me to have the insight to prepare thoughtful examples of my experiences that would be relevant. It also allowed me to prepare thoughtful questions that I wanted to ask during the interview process. Overall, they provide a personalized approach to finding the correct match, that is primarily focused on cultural alignment between the candidate and the company. The commitment they make in getting to know their clients on a deep level results in their ability to create a long-term match.

I would welcome the opportunity to be considered as a candidate in their process for a future search.

It has been my pleasure to work with Harvey Hohauser & Associates in many ways over the past decade. I have been both a job search candidate and a business leader who has reviewed different potential roles for the Hohauser team to fill. As a candidate I was placed in a senior leadership position for a family owned consumer products company where I served for almost a decade. As a business leader I was able to utilize the HH&A firm on several occasions to discuss strategies to fill open roles. The HH&A team maintains a high degree of professionalism combined with experience which they utilize to execute a well-structured and organized candidate placement process. Through this process they clearly identify the key needs of a business, help the client and the candidate seek an optimal fit, and consistently drive strategies that are good for all parties. They do all of this with the utmost of integrity and skill! It is clear to me that their years of experience and their high standards set them apart in the services that they provide the market.

I recently had the pleasure of working with HH&A as a candidate—a successful candidate as it turned out, but I would honestly say “pleasure” regardless. From the very first phone call, it was evident that this process was focused on more than just whether I had the requisite skill and experience to do the job. Of course, education, credentials, work experience and business accomplishments are important and part of the initial gating to ensure you are in fact qualified for the position. But where other firms may stop there if their goal is simply to present qualified candidates, for HH&A and the companies that hire them, being qualified quickly becomes secondary as you advance in the process. Far more attention in the HH&A process is paid to the intangibles-- whether it would be a good “fit” for both the company and the candidate. This emphasis on reciprocal fit encourages meaningful conversations throughout the process, rather than rigid interviews. At the end, I believed I had a true picture of the company and the people working there, and they had one of me so that when I did make a choice, I was very comfortable that it was the right opportunity and that I could contribute in a meaningful way. Equally important, I knew I would be happy with the change and that has certainly proven to be true.
Let me just add too that the people at HH&A are also great at the fundamentals. They timely and effectively communicate with you throughout the entire process. They know the companies they work with and help candidates understand them as well. The company insights you receive are perceptive and the feedback provided to you is thorough, direct and respectful. They made what could otherwise be a stressful process, very comfortable.