Testimonials

Corporate:

"As Chairman of the Search Committee for a new Van Wezel Foundation CEO/President during 2009-2010, I found the technical assistance from the MBJ Group, Inc. most helpful. In particular, the Personal Talent & Skills Inventory, Workplace Motivators and Behavioral summaries gave the search committee and me information that answered some of the important “fit” questions about job candidates, thus making our selection process more efficient and effective."

Paul W. Hersey
Chair Van Wezel Foundation CEO/President Search Committee

“MBJ Group recognized a need and followed-through to provide professional selection and recruitment services in delivering a Chief Development Officer for our public garden. Knowledge of the industry, culture and candidates was valuable for me as a new CEO. Assessments provided insight into work behavior, management and communication styles which enabled a faster selection. Recognition of a need, educating me and delivering a candidate in a focused timely manner was exceptional

CEO – Thomas Buchter - Marie Selby Gardens – Sarasota – Florida.

Circus Sarasota recently contracted the services of the MBJ Group to help recruit a professional and experienced fundraiser. The entire process from beginning to the end was handled professionally and the conclusion, we are happy to say, was 100% successful. Our sincere thanks to the MBJ Group.

"The education and training that MBJ Group has provided to our company has allowed us to grow and mature as a company. I believe it has helped us to be better employers, employees, managers, and team builders. I am confident that our company will continue to experience growth and success because of our ability to more accurately hire and manage individual employees."
CFO – Commercial Construction Company – Michigan

"I have had a professional relationship with the MBJ Group since the early 1990s.  During my tenure as President and CEO at Schroeder-Manatee Ranch, Inc., I have retained their services over the last five years and worked together with them on executive level strategic planning and new hire processes as well as personal executive coaching.  I also serve on the MBJ Group Advisory Board. It is my pleasure to recommend the MBJ Group without reservation."
Rex Jensen, CEO of Schroeder Manatee Ranch

"Thank you so much for the awesome job you did in facilitation our fundraising retreat. You have a marvelous balance between patience and get on with it…, seriousness and humor…, generalities and specifics."
Executive Director – Non- Profit – Florida – Sarasota 

Career Transition:

“In these “perfect storm” conditions for locating a new job, the MBJ Group threw me a “life preserver” with their assessment testing product.  I had the skill set, the determination and the discipline, but Mary Beth coached me to target my presentation skills -- my resume evolved into a crisper version of itself, my cover letters emphasized a nexus with the organization and my responses during interviews became more focused.  Mary Beth’s coaching was a most positive – and certainly very pleasant – experience for me.”
Managing Director – Strategic Gifts of Feeding America

"After being laid off as a Mortgage Account Executive being in the business for over 11+ years, I turned to the services and resources of MBJ Group.  MBJ Group led me down a path where I was able to tap into all of my strengths through vocational assessments, skill evaluation and exploratory interviewing.  Through this assessment process I was able to find a true passion in another industry. Ultimately I found challenging, emotionally and financially satisfying employment during what is slated as the worst recession in history.  Thanks to Mary Beth and Jim Bos of the MBJ Group for all of their hard work.  We did it team!"
Former Mortgage Account Executive now a Non-profit United Way Program Manager  

“Mary Beth, please know that, over the past few months, you have been (and I believe will continue to be) a terrific professional career coach and guide to me.  The networking that we have been doing will have tremendous value as I settle into my new position and really "join the professional community" here in SW Florida. Thank you for your consistent encouragement and support.  It will be a pleasure to encourage others to work with you and Jim whenever I meet people with similar career transition needs.” 
Secured Fiscal & Financial Manager position with one of Florida’s Universities