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Life@Camunda Series
Get Hired, Not Ghosted
How to Job Hunt Like a Boss: Recruiters Tell All
Date: June 18, 2026
Time: 16:00 CEST / 10.00 EDT
Location: Live Virtual Event
What It's About
You've sent the applications. You've tailored the CV. You've done everything right and still, silence. In 2026, the job market plays by new rules. AI is screening candidates before a human ever sees them. Remote roles attract hundreds of applicants overnight. And the advice you've been following? A lot of it is already out of date.
So we're doing something different. We're putting Camunda's own recruiters in the hot seat and asking them to tell you exactly what's happening on the other side of your application. What they actually look for. What kills a great candidacy. And what you can do differently, starting today.
No corporate spin. No recycled tips. Just unfiltered insight from the people reading your applications right now.
What You'll Takeaway:
- What recruiters actually look at in the first 30 seconds of your CV and what makes them stop scrolling
- Why strong candidates get ghosted and the small changes that turn silence into a response
- How AI screening has changed the hiring game in 2026 and how to work with it, not against it
- What happens in the debrief after your interview, the conversation you're never in the room for
- Hot takes: follow up or don't? One-page CV? Apply without meeting every requirement? Answered, unfiltered.
Who This Is For:
- You're actively applying and not getting the traction you expected
- You keep reaching interview stage but not crossing the line
- You've been out of the market a while and the process feels unfamiliar
- You want to understand what's really happening on the other side of the table
- You're curious about what a career at Camunda could look like
- You want to job hunt smarter, not harder, in 2026
Interested in Joining Camunda?
This is your chance to meet the team who'd be reviewing your application before you even apply. Explore our open roles at camunda.com/careers
Agenda
0-5 min
Welcome and introductions who's in the room and why they're qualified to tell all
5-20 min
What we see that you don't the honest truth about CVs, LinkedIn profiles, and cover letters in 2026
20-35 min
The debrief room what recruiters say after you hang up, green flags, red flags, and the moments that make or break a candidacy
35-50 min
Live Q&A your questions, answered without the corporate filter
50-60 min
Hot takes rapid fire recruiter verdicts on the debates every job seeker is having right now
Speakers
Jesse Sullivan, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, USA
Jesse is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Camunda, where over the past two and a half years he has helped scale teams across G&A, Revenue Operations, and Marketing. His recruiting career spans eight years across high-growth tech and SaaS companies, with experience in both agency and in-house environments. Jesse is passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities and building teams that drive meaningful impact. Outside of work, he loves scoping out new coffee shops for the perfect iced coffee and taking long walks with his dog.
Nida Jafri, Talent Operations Coordinator, UK
With 12 years of experience across San Francisco, Munich, and London, spanning startups, global consultancy firms, and big tech, Nida has built a career at the heart of recruiting operations and coordination. A self-proclaimed candidate experience obsessive, Nida believes coordination isn't just logistics, it's the difference between a candidate who feels valued and one who receives a cold, cookie cutter experience.
When she's not championing candidates, you'll find her hunting down the best bakeries and cafes, spending time with her spouse who shares that love and her goofy 8 year old daughter. Currently she is training for her 4th Half Marathon.
Antonia Langula, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, Germany
Toni is a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner at Camunda, where she has spent over six years building and scaling hiring across the organisation, with a focus on the Customer Success and Presales teams. With a passion for finding exceptional talent in the tech industry, she has developed deep expertise in recruiting for fully remote teams and a particular knack for filling niche, hard-to-hire roles.
Jessica Mitchell, Senior People Business Partner, USA
Jess Mitchell is a Senior People Business Partner at Camunda, where she supports the Finance, Legal and People teams. With over 20 years of HR experience across global enterprises like Cisco and high-growth startups including SailPoint, GitLab and Chainalysis, Jessica brings a pragmatic, humorous and business-focused approach to people strategy. Based in Dallas, TX she is a firm believer that every challenge has a solution-and that HR should always be a catalyst for progress. Outside of work, she's a dedicated mom, enthusiastic dog walker, and passionate genealogy researcher.
Ready to job hunt like a boss?
Secure your spot. It's free, it's live, and it might just change how you approach your next application.
Check out our previous webinars in the series now available to watch on demand:
No Office. No 9-to-5. Just Results.
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Explores how remote teams thrive beyond rigid schedules, featuring Camunda speakers and Beth Carter from Flexa discussing async work, flexibility, and self-led teams.
Celebrating Women Shaping Tomorrow
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Special webinar honoring International Women's Day and Women's History Month, celebrating women leaders at Camunda driving innovation.
FAQ
Application Process
There are many interesting roles, should I apply to more than one role?
We recommend applying for the role that aligns most closely with your skills and career goals. Submitting multiple applications for unrelated positions can create confusion in the hiring process. We suggest waiting to apply until you find the position that best matches your aspirations.
What is your approach to reviewing / shortlisting candidates?
We follow an inclusive and equitable hiring process with a single hiring pipeline for every role. We advise applying promptly when an interesting role appears, as some pipelines move faster than others. Every application receives a review from a TA Partner before we respond.
I am very interested in Camunda, but there are no open roles that fit, what should I do?
When no current openings match your background and goals, you can take proactive steps by monitoring our careers page and following Camunda on LinkedIn. Since we are always expanding, staying informed about new postings will help you discover relevant opportunities when they become available.
Remote Work
Can I work from anywhere?
Camunda operates as a remote-first organization with employees across 30+ countries. While most roles have no location requirements, certain customer-facing positions may have specific location, language, or timezone needs. All employees must be eligible to work per local employment regulations.
How does Remote Onboarding work at Camunda?
New employees receive personalized onboarding plans with virtual orientation sessions and ongoing mentorship. The process is designed to help you learn about Camunda and your specific role so you can thrive and contribute to our mission from anywhere globally.
What is Camunda's approach to employee development and how do you support ongoing career and personal growth?
Development focuses on two pillars: breadth and depth. We provide unlimited LinkedIn Learning access and regular career conversations. Depth is fostered through a People Manager Development Program, coaching, and mentoring initiatives aligned with core skills and company objectives.
What is Camunda's approach to well-being at Work?
We take a holistic well-being approach covering physical, social, and emotional dimensions. Offerings include fitness benefits, ergonomic workspace reimbursements, team events, therapy benefits, mental health programs, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program promoting healthy boundaries and flexible time off.
What Benefits and Perks does Camunda offer?
Benefits include remote work flexibility with home office budgets, annual company kickoffs, healthcare access, retirement and pension plans, life and disability insurance, and up to $1,000 annually for self-directed learning through courses or certifications.