Name: Jordan Strauss
Title: Talent Acquisition Executive
Location: New York
Recruiting specialty: Planning and Public Relations
I became a recruiter because… I am extremely persistent, good with people, organized, extremely neurotic and have an eye for talent
Favorite designer/brand: Theory
Celebrity crush: Jordana Brewster
Favorite place in {New York}: Jordan left this blank, so we’ll assume his favorite place is the JBCStyle office!
Interview horror story: A candidate of mine showed up for an interview and saw her current boss in the lobby at the same company interviewing for a different position.
Best interview tip: Always have good energy. Selling is a transfer of emotion and you need to sell yourself in an interview.
Favorite accessory: Wallet
If I could be an animal I would be… a puppy
Dream vacation: N/A
Sweet or salty: Salty
In my spare time I like to… go to nice restaurants, hang out with friends, play video games and watch all sports.
Fashion or Beauty Tip: Take a shower
Favorite item in my closet: My James Perse hoodie
Restaurant I would recommend: Kotobuki—best sushi on Long island and opened on 11th and 3rd in Manhattan
Favorite music artist/band: I like all music, but mostly club music and R &B
Favorite quote: “Champions aren’t made in gyms. Champions are made from something they have deep inside them – a desire, a dream, a vision. They have to have the skill, and the will. But the will must be stronger than the skill.” ― Muhammad Ali
