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Being a workaholic is not a badge of honor.
It's a sign that there are deeper issues you need to address. Does enjoying your work mean that you are a workaholic? 🤔 As with any...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Why is showing emotions at work such a taboo?
In many professional settings, emotions are often viewed as a liability, something to be suppressed or ignored. This perception can...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 4, 20242 min read


🤷♀️So, it happened to you too. You had a "career setback".
You're probably feeling quite lost, confused, frustrated and stressed out by the whole situation. But, what did happen exactly? Career...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 30, 20242 min read


Is your loyalty to your employer hurting your career?
Loyalty as a trait is associated with trustworthiness, reliability, commitment, patience and resilience. And, although it's an admirable...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Is there anything worse than getting rejected for a job?
Getting ghosted during the job application process can be even more disheartening than a rejection. With over 75% of job seekers experiencin

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Applying to jobs but keep getting rejected? Here's how to develop your rejection resilience.
Job searching is a stressful, demanding and oftentimes, frustrating process. In most cases, you only need one yes but in order to get...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jan 28, 20243 min read


Do you deserve a salary raise? Here's how to ask for it.
Unsure about how to have that tough conversation with your manager at your end-year review? Having conversations about money can be...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Nov 7, 20233 min read


Stop searching for your one true passion. It doesn't exist.
You've spent hundreds of hours trying to find your calling, your one-passion-to-rule-them-all, the single thing that you're best at but...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Oct 1, 20233 min read


Have you ever lied on your resume? 3 reasons why it's a bad idea and what to do instead.
In a competitive job market, it's no surprise that many of us have considered stretching the truth on our CVs. After all, we all want to...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Sep 19, 20231 min read


Job interview rookie or veteran: what to expect and how to stand out during the hiring process
Are you a seasoned interviewee? Or sending out your very first job applications? Or maybe your interview skills are just a bit rusty as...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Aug 16, 20234 min read


Balancing your way to success: 4 must-have tools for job seekers
As you dive headfirst into the job market's turbulent waters, you might find yourself juggling a myriad of tasks, from crafting the...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Work-Life Juggling Act: Busting Balance Myths for Job Seekers
Balancing job searching feels like walking a tightrope while juggling flaming torches! If you ever found yourself looking for a new job,...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jul 23, 20233 min read


Want to give your career that extra boost? Try volunteering.
Have you noticed how good it feels to do things for others? Or how rewarding it can be to participate in tasks that help promote a...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 24, 20233 min read


Career cushioning or career branding? The advantages of being on the job lookout.
In today's market, lifetime jobs seem to be a thing of the past. According to Statistics from the U.S. Labor Department’s Bureau, most...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Jun 4, 20233 min read


Job seekers face a high risk of burnout. Here's how you can prevent it from happening to you.
Regardless of the reasons that made you decide to look for a new job, the process of finding one can be long and challenging. According...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 23, 20234 min read


The top 3 traits that all hiring managers are looking for.
Are you preparing for your next job interview? Do you want to know what hiring managers are really looking for when they are interviewing...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 12, 20231 min read


One career tip to rule them all: Ditch the CV. Focus on your branding.
Unless you really looked into my LinkedIn profile you probably didn't know that, although my entire career has been focused on HR, I...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
May 1, 20235 min read


Have you been ghosted? Here's what it means for your application and how to deal with it.
Have you applied for a job you that thought you were a great fit for but never heard anything back? Or have you had an interview with a...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Apr 17, 20235 min read


I've interviewed hundreds of job applicants in my career. This is how you nail a job interview.
Let's face it: job interviews can be time consuming, nerve-racking and downright stressful. Your application goes through the initial...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Apr 2, 20235 min read


Feeling demotivated? Here's how to get unstuck.
We've all had those days when even getting out of bed can feel like an impossible task, let alone having enough energy to tackle the...

Christina - Spark Back Coaching
Mar 12, 20233 min read
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