Joan Hansen, CPC, is a certified personnel consultant with a proven track record in search and placement. With a focus on talent management and relationship building, Joan excels at understanding the career interests and needs of her clients to support their career growth. She specializes in recruiting top talent across various industries, including manufacturing, defense/aerospace, consumer goods, healthcare, banking, service industries, and public accounting.

Joan is a member of the Certified Association of Personnel Services (CAPS), the New England Association of Personnel Services (NEAPS), and the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS). Her areas of expertise include client development and retention, specialized recruiting, networking, resume writing, offer negotiations, counter offers, resignation, and onboarding.

Before joining RJS Associates, Inc., Joan was the Program Director of Tobacco Treatment at Manet Community Health Center, Inc. and a Senior Manager at Stop Smoking Institute, where she advised corporate clients on tobacco cessation. She also worked as a Statistical Analyst at Kam Aerospace, where she honed her skills in data analysis and engineering.

Joan has studied Clinical Hypnotherapy, Relapse Prevention, and Tobacco Treatment at the University of Massachusetts Boston. She is a strong advocate of career advancement and growth, and she is always keen to partner with motivated professionals looking to take the next step in their careers.