Upgrade Your Job Search in 3 Weeks
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Course overview
What You’ll Master (and Why It Works)
⚫️ A CV & Portfolio That Actually Converts
You’ll build materials shaped by real recruiter decision-making.
My students consistently report higher interview conversions within weeks.
⚫️ Understanding the Hiring Process
You’ll learn how recruiters think, how they screen, what they look for, and how to use that to your advantage.
Students say they walk into interviews calmer, sharper, and more prepared than ever.
⚫️ A Pitch That Reflects Your Seniority
You’ll learn how to talk about your impact, not your tasks — and only in a few minutes.
Students received feedback like:
“This was the best pitch I’ve heard”
⚫️ Networking That Turns Into Real Leads
I’ll show you exactly how to connect, message, and follow up without being awkward.
Several students landed roles purely through networking after this course.
⚫️ Practical Work + Personalized Feedback
This course is hands-on.
You’ll build your materials and get real feedback from a Product Design & UXR recruiter.
Students say this was the main benefit of the course.
⚫️ Community of Designers & UXR Who Are On the Same Journey
You’ll learn from each other, review each other’s work, and move faster.
My alumni consistently say:
"This community kept me going and helped me level up so much faster."
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Mid, Senior, Lead-level in Product Design and UX Research who are looking for a new role
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Product Designers and UX Researchers who are struggling/ want to secure new roles in a very challenging market
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Anyone in Product Design and UX Research who has at least 2 years of experience in a company / freelance
This course is designed for Mid-to-Staff level Product Designers and UX Researchers.
You need to be open to letting go of old habits and ways of thinking. Trust the instructor and the proven process to really succeed.
Successful completion requires consistent effort and engagement, so please ensure you can commit the time to apply the learnings.
Live Sessions and Personalised Feedback
Four modules include hands-on projects to create CV, Portfolio Case Study, Pitch, and Networking Outreach. Get personalised feedback to leave with "ready to be used" assets or strong templates.
Guidance on Building a Winning CV
Analyse common mistakes in CVs and learn the exclusive framework I've developed to highlight your skills, experiences, and impact with concise and powerful bullet points. Create a CV that stands out and receive personalised feedback from me.
Real Examples of Strong Portfolios
Review 5 examples of strong portfolios from Product Designers and UX Researchers at leading design-driven companies. Dive into the best and worst portfolio practices, and craft your own strong case study with personalized feedback from me.
Problem-Solving & Whiteboarding Session Tips
Insider information on what to expect during skill assessment tasks and whiteboarding challenges, how to best prepare for them, and examples of how to present your hard and soft skills while solving problems.
Confidence Building
Overcome imposter syndrome by showcasing your achievements, impact, and goals in a way that inspires both you and your employer. Build confidence and success with methods like video prep, ice-breakers, and mental strategies.
Pitch Development
Learn what makes any pitch a strong pitch! Understand its key elements, how to best prepare, and the ways to build a connection with an interviewer to smoothly transition from the pitch to interview questions.
Networking Essentials
Rethink what effective networking means and learn how to build it from day one. Enhance your outreaches with exercises and examples of both successful and unsuccessful networking to boost your success.
Role Clarity
Learn how to better understand ambiguous job descriptions and role requirements through real-life examples of job posts. Discover what questions you can ask and how to prepare your CV, portfolio, and yourself to show that you are a match for any role you decide to apply for.
Feedback and Persistence
Learn how to get recruiters' feedback and handle ghosting by creating effective follow-ups.
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Live sessions
Learn directly from Lena Kul in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
3 live sessions • 42 lessons • 4 projects
Hi there, I am so excited to welcome you to my course!
Welcome & Housekeeping
Key Components of a CV
Highlighting Key Skills & Experiences
Impact vs. Tasks
Formatting That Works Anywhere
Crafting a Powerful CV
The Best and the Worst Practises
Incorporating Storytelling Into Your Case Studies
Best Tools to Built Your Portfolio
Portfolio Review - Intro
Product Design Portfolio Reviews
UX Research Portfolio Reviews
Case Study: Build with intention
What Can Be Expected?
How to Prepare?
What Teams Love to See: Hard and Soft Skills You Want to Showcase
Strategies to Manage Imposter Syndrome: Tips and Actions for Success
Creating a Strategy to Build Confidence
Know Who You Talk to
Preparing and Practising to Get the Doubt out of the Way
Dec
9
Developing Your Personal Elevator Pitch: Step by Step
Understanding Smooth Transition From Pitch into Potential Questions
BONUS! Recording of a Pitching Session
Build Your Pitch
Creating a Networking System
Developing a Daily Networking Regimen
How to Engage People to Build a Network
Maintaining a Professional Network
Strategies for Turning Networking into Interviews
Master Networking Outreach
Analysing Ambiguous Job Descriptions
Preparing CV, Interview Questions, and Answers for Them
Questions for Clarifying Role Expectations During Recruiter & HM Calls
Connecting with the Team to Get Clarity
The Power of Networking, Strong CV, & Clear Role Understanding
Recruiting Feedback - How to Get It and What to Do with It
How to Handle Ghosting
Finding the Ways to Get More Feedback
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Learn from Successful Examples
Everything you created + Feedback
Cohort 1 Q&A
Cohort 2 Q&A
Cohort 3 Q&A
Cohort 4 Q&A
Exclusive session with Kate Syuma
Exclusive Live Session with Josephine Lie
Ingrid Nieters
Elia Greenberg
Scott Parker
Gabriela Lima
Anna Pankin
Avantika Mohapatra
Founder @ ku:l | I help designers land great roles & teams find great designers
From Design Recruiter to UXR to Founder.
After years of building world-class Product Design and UX Research teams at Miro and N26, I took the leap to launch kuːl — my boutique agency reimagining how top-tier design talent is hired and supported in their global job search.
I’ve had the privilege of hiring some of the best designers in the industry, and in a rare turn of events, I was able to join one of the very teams I helped build. This experience of working directly as part of a design department gave me invaluable insight into the candidate's journey and a deeper understanding of what hiring managers and founders truly need.
It’s shaped my approach to work — grounded, human-centered, and with a clear understanding of both sides of the hiring table.
What I Offer:
✅ Strategic Application Design: Crafting compelling application strategies that convert into interviews and offers
✅ Personalized Job Search Advising: Tailored guidance for Designers & UX Researchers
✅ Portfolio & Case Study Reviews: In-depth feedback to elevate your professional materials
✅ Mock Interviews & Pitching: Refining your pitch for the toughest interview scenarios
✅ Breaking into FAANG & Top Tech Roles: Unlocking the secrets to landing roles at top companies by understanding their unique needs and expectations
Background & Highlights:
✨ Ex-Miro & N26: Led hiring for global Design & UX Research teams through hypergrowth stages
✨ Top-Tier Hiring Expertise: Successfully recruited from top companies like FAANG, Spotify, Zendesk, and Shopify
✨ Former UX Researcher at Miro: Led quant & qual research initiatives on Miro’s core product
✨ Founder @ kuːl: Revolutionizing design hiring globally
✨ Career Advisor: Supporting high-performing Product Designers & Researchers at all stages of their careers
4-6 hours per week
4 Live Sessions
Join me for weekly live sessions to get all of your questions answered, practice, and connect!
Pre-recorded Sessions with all Materials You Need
2-3 hours/week
Access all pre-recorded materials and go through them at your own pace to maximize your learning from the course. You’ll retain access even after the course is complete, allowing you to refresh your knowledge at any time!
Access to All Projects from Other Students
every 3 days
Everyone will be completing their projects and submitting them to the designated channels, providing an opportunity for all to view each other's work.
Active hands-on learning
This course builds on live workshops and hands-on projects
Interactive and project-based
You’ll be interacting with other learners through breakout rooms and project teams
Learn with a cohort of peers
Join a community of like-minded people who want to learn and grow alongside you