BIZLife list “30 under 30”: Jovana Misic, Director of the Recruitment and Selection Department, Mercator-S

During her studies in psychology, she worked as a researcher in the Experimental Psychology Laboratory, where she later had an opportunity to lead her research group and try out a mentor role. In the fourth year of studies, she began her professional career, first as an intern in the Recruitment and Selection Department of the Mercator company. She soon became an associate for selection and recruitment, and during two years of performing duties in that position, she was actively involved in mass selection, but also in the development of recruitment channels. She participated in designing the concept of the talent program „Generation 2018“ and the overall management of a group of 20 young talents throughout the program and activities. Last year, she was promoted to a selection specialist and she was actively involved in redefining and coordinating the process itself, improving the assessment methods and candidates’ experiences. This year, she became the Director of the Recruitment and Selection Department and she now manages a team of seven people and she deals with the development of the recruitment process, with special emphasis on Employer Branding, and the development of the Talent Acquisition process.

Why have you decided to stay in Serbia?

Because during my studies I got the opportunity to start my career and continue to develop continuously in a big company, which constantly offers me a challenging work environment.

What did you want to be when you were a child?

I have always been interested in natural sciences, especially during primary school. In fact, I liked the thought process while solving various math and physics problems. Hence the desire to become a math teacher. However, at the end of primary school, I started to develop interest in learning why our brain functions exactly the way it functions, how we think, remember and make decisions and how emotions develop. This resulted in psychology studies, where I satisfied both my analytical and my social side.

Favourite subject at school?

In the beginning, it was mathematics, and later psychology. At work, I actually found a way to unite all my interests, to further explore and upgrade them, especially through areas such as People Analytics, etc.

Business role model?

Anyone who passionately does what he loves, initiates and develops bold ideas and selflessly shares knowledge and experiences.

Izvor: BIZLife magazin

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