Embracing AI: Building a Powerful Human-First Candidate Experience
Tune in as Katy Jenkins, VP of Product at Employ, and Carissa Mueller, Director of People Operations at DREAM, explore the answers to these questions along with real-world examples and the latest data from Employ’s 2025 Job Seeker Nation Report. Watch the session to learn the touchpoints where AI-powered tech improves hiring workflows the most, what reliable AI governance looks like, and how informed decision-making lightens the burden so you can not only create a consistent candidate experience but also focus on building real connections to win (and keep) top talent.
RegisterKey Takeaways:
- Where to infuse AI into your hiring workflow while staying true to a human-first, people-centric approach.
- What is most important to candidates throughout the hiring journey.
- How candidates are using AI and how they feel about hiring teams using it.
- What to look for to ensure your tech and data are secure from end to end.
- How AI-powered tech can help you build real connections with candidates, make smart decisions faster, and achieve your organization’s hiring goals.
Speaker
Carissa Mueller
Director of People Operations
DREAM
Carissa Mueller is the Director of People Operations at DREAM Charter Schools, where she leads initiatives to enhance employee experience, optimize hiring processes, and support talent strategy. With a strong background in operational efficiency and people-focused solutions, she collaborates across teams to streamline recruitment, improve onboarding, and implement scalable systems that support long-term organizational growth. Passionate about building systems that empower people, Carissa brings a strategic and detail-oriented approach to her work. Outside of work, Carissa is also an elite-level athlete in CrossFit and is currently transitioning into competitive powerlifting and Olympic weightlifting!
Katy Jenkins
VP, Product
Employ
Katy is a seasoned product leader with deep experience with Employ and the Jobvite brand. Specializing in AI and analytics, Katy’s knowledge helps steer the Employ product vision to enrich the customer experience. Her previous experience as a senior consultant at KSM Consulting, saw Katy providing deep insights in the business intelligence field. She was also a practice manager for infrastructure managed services at Virtusa. Graduating from Purdue University Daniels School of Business, Katy holds a Bachelor of Science with specialties in Economics, Marketing, Statistics, and Mathematics. Katy is also avid volunteer, Katy dedicates her spare time serving non-profit organizations, including acting as the president of the board for the John Boner Neighborhood Centers.
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