Milan Vesel
Episode · #75
PSIHOLOGIJA USPJEHA Milan Vesel
Guest Milan VeselHosted by Tanja PuretaMay 3, 2026
Milan Vesel
About this episode
What you'll hear in this conversation
The acute shortage of IT talent is a problem across industries, but few leaders have adapted their hiring philosophy as thoroughly as Milan Vesel. As director of Imaves, an IT optimization firm, he's witnessed the candidate pool shrink from hundreds to a handful, forcing a complete re-evaluation of what makes a valuable hire. Vesel now seeks not fully formed experts, but raw potential and a willingness to learn—even if that means the answer to a technical question is 'I'll Google it.' This conversation offers a clear-eyed look at how one company is navigating a fundamentally altered labor market, and what it means for anyone building a team in a high-demand field.
Insights from the conversation
What to take from this episode
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Five years ago, Milan Vesel's job ads would draw 'one or two hundred possible employees'; today, that number has fallen to 'a very small number.' When the talent pool shrinks this dramatically, you can no longer passively select; you must actively cultivate potential from a smaller, less-specialized group.
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When asked what Imaves seeks in candidates, Milan Vesel is clear: 'We're looking for raw material, and we will make a very high-quality product from that material.' When talent is scarce, your hiring strategy must pivot from finding finished experts to identifying potential and investing in internal development.
03
Milan Vesel confesses that the answer 'I don't know, but I'll Google it' used to frustrate him; now, he accepts it as a valid response. In fast-evolving fields, the ability to quickly find and apply information has become a more valuable competency than possessing encyclopedic knowledge.
04
Even with existing IT fundamentals, Milan Vesel estimates it takes 'twelve months' for a specialist to become truly proficient in Imaves' specific products. The true cost of a talent shortage isn't just recruiting difficulty; it's the significant, sustained investment in time and resources required to bring new hires to full productivity.
05
Imaves now prioritizes candidates who are 'open-minded' and resourceful, willing to find solutions online and adapt quickly. In a field defined by constant change, a candidate's curiosity and eagerness to learn new things will always outlast a static list of pre-existing skills.