APA Solutions/Career Savers
6480 Main Street, Suite 4,
Williamsville, NY 14221

Telephone: (716) 626-0070
Website: http://www.apasolutions.com

Joan Graci is a name not soon forgotten by both job seekers and employers alike who have crossed her path in surfing through today's volatile job market. Owner and President of APA Solutions, a direct hire permanent placement firm located in Williamsville, NY, Joan's overriding mission is to bridge the widening gap between today's candidates and employers.

Joan started her career in the buying industry until she was recruited to work as an Executive Recruiter at APA over 22 years ago. Shortly thereafter, she was made a partner and was instrumental in the expansion of APA Solutions. Joan obtained sole ownership of APA Solutions nine years ago and is a major contender in the staffing industry with offices throughout Western New York. Joan takes a different perspective on recruiting from the majority of her competitors which involves gaining an in-depth understanding of both the candidate's and employer's needs. This comprehensive approach has earned APA a 98% retention rate for candidates placed. "It's a vastly different employment landscape from our parents' and grandparents' generation...people need to change their perspectives and take ownership of their career to be successful". It is with this mindset Joan launched a new company in 2005 entitled Career Savers- a series of workshops tailored to assist individuals in their search for successful and lasting careers. "We spent so much time counseling candidates on how to talk to employers and manage their background; we needed to offer an extended resource."

Besides managing two thriving companies, Joan is an active speaker in the Buffalo business and academic community. Her affiliations include: 2002 graduate from University of Buffalo's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Program (CEL) as well as 2005 CEL President and mentor in the Canisius College Business Woman's Center. A Buffalo native, Joan is a dedicated wife and mother of two children.