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We help international professionals stand out and land their dream job. We don’t only provide support and guidance, but we offer you better skills, more effective strategies and excellent quality training by a professional career coach. Everything you need in order to grow and be the best professional you can be.
EVENTS:
WEBINAR “Know yourself”
WEBINAR “Diversity & Inclusion for a Changing Workplace” , Monthly
WEBINAR “How to find a job in the Netherlands” , Monthly
Consultation & orientation
We offer both career orientation and career consultation. By first determining your strengths and what you are really looking for, we can get a clear focus on your personal needs. Afterwards your own career coach provides you with exactly what you need – whether it is help with exploring career opportunities, improving your interview skills or some useful tips that will give you an edge on the competition.
Writing services
Before you can convince your future employer in an interview, you first have to be noticed. You have to grab the attention of recruiters and hiring managers. That’s why we also help you with improving your CV, cover letter and LinkedIn profile. You will get optimized documents tailored to the job, but they will also be customizable to other vacancies so you can use them again without much hassle.
This is what a career coach delivers for you
Your career coach can help you throughout all the stages of your career. From just entering the job market to making that long desired career change, we set professional goals and discover the best route to reach them, while gaining some career skills that last you a lifetime. We help you:
- Make better decisions in your work life
- Define your value proposition
- Build confidence
- Craft a persuasive CV
- Prepare you for interviews for positions that make you happy
We are the Career Spark
We are the Career Spark, the first touchpoint for international and ambitious professionals looking for their dream job in the Netherlands. We are empowered by a team of career coaches with first-hand experience in the Dutch labour market and extensive knowledge in recruitment, HR and psychology. We believe in people and their potential. We believe in you.
Get ignited today
You might just need that spark to get the fire started and go all in on your next career move.
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