Cheila Cruz
About Cheila Cruz
Cheila Cruz is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Novabase with a background in clinical psychology and human resources, including experience in IT and telecommunications.
Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Cheila Cruz currently holds the position of Talent Acquisition Specialist at Novabase, specializing in IT talent acquisition. She has been working in the field of IT talent acquisition since April 2019, demonstrating a robust understanding and expertise in identifying and recruiting top talent within the technology sector.
Previous Roles in Human Resources
Before her current role, Cheila Cruz worked at Elevus - People & Business Results as a Human Resources Consultant specializing in IT and telecommunications from 2017 to 2019. Her experience in this role involved leveraging her skills to match the right candidates with the right opportunities within the IT and telcos industries, ensuring a fit that benefited both the organization and the employees.
Experience in Clinical Psychology
Cheila Cruz has a background in clinical psychology, having worked at Luxius Centro Psicológico de Avaliação e Desenvolvimento as a Clinical Psychologist from 2016 to 2017 in Seia, Guarda, Portugal. Earlier, she completed a professional internship as a Clinical Psychologist at Casa de Santa Isabel Instituto de Pedagogia Curativa e Socioterapia from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she served as a psychology intern at Unidade de Saúde de Coimbra Fernão Mendes Pinto from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Cheila Cruz possesses postgraduate qualifications, including a master's degree from Faculdade de Economia da Universidade de Coimbra, earned between 2009 and 2014. She further enhanced her expertise with studies at Instituto Criap from 2016 to 2017. Her educational journey underscores a commitment to continuous learning and professional development in both psychology and talent acquisition.
Transition to Talent Acquisition
With a deliberate shift from clinical psychology to human resources, Cheila Cruz has developed a versatile skill set that allows her to blend psychological insights with talent management strategies. This transition is marked by her roles at Talkdesk as a Talent Acquisition Specialist and her ongoing work at Novabase, showcasing her adaptability and growing expertise in the field of IT talent acquisition.