Constructor Career Symposium 2024

Can you imagine having a job interview with an avatar? What about AI screening your CV? The use of AI is growing, including in recruitment processes. While more and more programs offer support to human resource departments in selecting the right candidates, the use and acceptance of these programs is increasing too.

The Career Symposium will explore the status quo and give an overview of the ways AI is currently used in recruitment processes. The panel discussion will address the chances and risks connected to it – both for employers and for candidates. Additionally, we will take a glimpse into the future and discuss how recruitment processes could look like in the years to come, as AI continues reshaping it.

The Constructor Career Symposium is organized by the Career Services Center at Constructor University. It aims to foster a constructive discussion about a career-relevant topic and to create networking opportunities between alumni, professors, external experts and students.

The event consists of a keynote speech and a panel discussion. Panelists from different backgrounds and with various points of view on the topic are invited to share their opinions and debate with each other.

The panel discussion is followed by an open debate with the audience, where further questions will be addressed and answered.

Please note that undergraduate students who wish to receive a pass for attending the event must register for it via the QR-Code which will be available in the Conference Hall.
 

• Ankur Modi is a seasoned technology leader with over 16 years of experience in product leadership, AI, and data science. As the Chief Technology Officer of RedCloud, he oversees global engineering and product strategy, acting to drive the adoption of emerging technologies across international markets. Ankur’s career includes leadership positions at Meta, Amazon and Microsoft as well as the founding of StatusToday, an AI-driven workplace analytics platform. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Ankur holds an Executive MBA from the University of Oxford and is a Computer Science alumnus of our University. He also advises the UK Parliament on AI and frequently contributes to Forbes on AI and analytics topics.
• Tasia Wagner’s mission is to empower people. She helps build bridges between teams and organizations to create clarity and alignment and enable high performance. Her special superpower is facilitating communication to build environments of high-trust, which she honed while working on international peace and conflict for think tanks for nearly a decade. Tasia Wagner currently serves in People Operations at BRYTER and is passionate about fostering inclusive workspace cultures and driving strategy. She received her MA in International Relations at Constructor University in 2015 and has a mini-MBA from the London School of Economics.
• Daniel Stojanovic has been an innovator in the recruiting industry for almost a decade. bits&birds is already his third start-up - a recruiting provider that brings a breath of fresh air to the filling of digital and IT positions with the clever use of AI. Since 2020, he has been supporting the most innovative companies in German-speaking countries in their growth and creating perfect matches. As CEO, he combines the agility of a tech start-up with the depth of traditional executive search. Daniel enjoys sharing his insights with the next generation of leaders and passing on unconventional insights and best practice strategies as a guest lecturer or at startup events.
• Prof. Dr. Alexander Lerchl is a biologist by training, with a strong interdisciplinary background in medicine and physics. He teaches lectures on ethics to both undergraduate and graduate students, addressing contemporary issues such as artificial intelligence and its growing significance across various fields. As a member of the Works Council, he is actively involved in numerous organizational and employee-related matters, ensuring the representation of workers' interests and contributing to the development of fair workplace policies. His expertise in science and ethics positions him uniquely to bridge the gap between technical advancements and their ethical implications.
• Ivelina Zhelezcheva is a dynamic force for change and growth with 18 years of experience in Human Resources and over a decade as a strategic leader in IT. Guided by the belief that people are the heart of any organisation, she's deeply committed to HR. She has made it her mission to prove that HR is not just a role – it's a vibrant landscape of possibilities where innovation and improvement are always within reach. As VP of People at Constructor Technology, she has built environments where talent can thrive, driven communication, and led transformative initiatives that elevate people and the business. She is also an accomplished coach and mentor.