Petra Jančo
About Petra Jančo
Petra Jančo is an HR Business Partner at Whalebone, specializing in recruiting talent for the cybersecurity industry. She has a background in psychology from Masaryk University and has held various HR roles in organizations such as Y Soft, E.ON CZ, and Deloitte Czech Republic.
Current Role at Whalebone
Petra Jančo serves as an HR Business Partner at Whalebone, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on recruiting talent specifically for the cybersecurity industry. She promotes the company's work culture, highlighting the importance of meaningful jobs and growth opportunities for employees. Additionally, she facilitates connections between potential hires and the Whalebone team, encouraging candidates to engage in informal discussions over coffee to explore career opportunities.
Previous Experience in HR
Before joining Whalebone, Petra Jančo accumulated diverse experience in human resources across several organizations. She worked as a Junior HR Business Partner at Y Soft for eight months in 2022. Prior to that, she held various roles at Y Soft, including HR Generalist and L&D Coordinator, from 2020 to 2022 and 2019 to 2020, respectively. Her earlier experience includes a position as a Staffing Recruiter at ManpowerGroup from 2015 to 2016 and an HR Intern at Deloitte Czech Republic from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Petra Jančo studied at Masaryk University in Brno, where she focused on psychology and earned a Bachelor's degree (Bc.) from 2014 to 2017. Prior to her university education, she attended Gymnázium Žďár nad Sázavou, completing a general high school education from 2005 to 2013. This educational foundation has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in human resources.
Involvement in Talent Recruitment
At Whalebone, Petra Jančo plays a crucial role in talent recruitment, particularly in the cybersecurity sector. She actively seeks to attract qualified candidates and emphasizes the significance of connecting with potential hires. Her approach includes inviting candidates for informal meetings to discuss career paths and opportunities within the company, fostering a welcoming environment for new talent.