Andrea Olson
Technical Recruiter
Andrea graduated from San Jose State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Criminology emphasis. She has over 14 years of recruiting expertise in several fields, including construction,
manufacturing, and healthcare. Andrea has a passion for helping companies and candidates thrive while helping the community. She loves learning about her candidates’ career goals and working with her customers to find the best talent. Andrea’s recruiting
specialties include Construction, Architecture, and Manufacturing. When she isn’t recruiting the Midwest’s brightest talent, Andrea loves spending time with her husband, 5-year-old son, and their blind little old lady Chihuahua.
What are your hobbies?
Playing with trains, beating Bowser on the Nintendo Switch and going to the park! Oh wait, those are my 5 year old’s hobbies! Mine too since I love to be with that sweet lil dude all day every day! I also love to cook, crochet, Netflix with my husband and dance in the rain 😊
If you could live anywhere for one year, where would it be and why?
Costa Rica! Clean eating, beautiful nature, hammocks, yoga and…..SLOTHS!!!!!!!!! I work remotely so I would still be able to do my job AND I would volunteer at an animal sanctuary or at a permaculture finca.
What is your taste in music?
I am all over the jukebox! I love Chris Stapleton, Colbie Caillat, The Tesky Brothers, Maroon 5, Black Pumas, Sturgill Simpson, John Mayer, Geminelle, Rising Appalachia, Adele, so many more. I love jazz in the background at home, Stan Getz! I love to listen to frequencies for manifestation and healing. I love music!
Who would you cast to play you in a movie about your life?
Drew Barrymore or Claire Danes – I’m a Gemini so I think I should choose two
What is one piece of advice you would give to a jobseeker?
Be yourself, what is meant for you, can not be taken from you.