Catalina Bota
About Catalina Bota
Catalina Bota is a Tech Recruiter with a strong background in psychology and human resources. She specializes in sourcing software engineers for the gaming industry and has worked with notable companies such as Electronic Arts and Thoughtworks.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Catalina Bota has been employed at ThoughtWorks as a Tech Recruiter since 2021. In this role, she focuses on sourcing and recruiting software engineers, particularly for the gaming industry. Her position is based in Bucharest, Romania, where she actively engages with potential candidates to discuss career opportunities and assist individuals in transitioning into the gaming sector.
Education and Expertise
Catalina Bota studied at Universitatea „Babeș-Bolyai” din Cluj-Napoca, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's degree in Human Resources Psychology and Organizational Health from 2017 to 2019. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and organizational dynamics, which she applies in her recruiting efforts.
Background in Human Resources
Catalina Bota began her career in human resources with an internship at Bosch Group Romania as a Human Resources Administrator in 2018. She worked there for five months in Cluj County, Romania. Following this, she completed another internship as a Regional Talent Acquisition Sourcer at Itiviti from 2018 to 2019. Her experience in these roles contributed to her development in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Experience at Electronic Arts
From 2019 to 2021, Catalina Bota worked at Electronic Arts (EA) as a Tech Sourcer. In this position, she was responsible for sourcing technical talent within the gaming industry. Her role involved identifying and engaging with candidates, which enhanced her skills in recruitment and deepened her understanding of the gaming sector.
Career Transition Support
Catalina Bota utilizes her expertise to assist individuals in making career transitions into the gaming sector. She engages with potential candidates to discuss various career opportunities and provides guidance on navigating the job market within the gaming industry. Her focus on helping others find their place in this field reflects her commitment to supporting talent development.