Lena Kul (she/her)

Founder | Recruitment & Job Search Advisor,
ku:l

The Job Advice I Wish Someone Gave Me

Language of the Talk: English

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Applying for jobs and feeling stuck? Overwhelmed? Ready to rethink how they get hired.
Then this talk is for you!

You’ll learn:
– How hiring actually works
– Why applying alone doesn’t work — and what to do instead
– How to position yourself clearly, even with a non-traditional background
– A system to grow your network (without feeling awkward)

Led by Lena Kul, a recruiter-turned-UXR-turned-founder, who shares the story of her own first job applications, along with the practical advice she now gives in her paid sessions with clients.

SHORT VITA

Design Recruiter turned UXR turned Founder.

After years of building top Product Design and UX Research teams at Miro and N26, Lena left to start kuːl — her boutique agency rethinking how the best design talent is hired and supported in their job search globally.

She has already advised 500+ designers and UXRs on how to identify, prepare for, and land roles.

Lena is now a recognized Top LinkedIn Voice and trusted advisor for designers, founders, and hiring teams, making the hiring process more transparent and human.