Hi, I’m Rachel Sparkes — your HR Bestie from Big Tech.
For over 20 years, I’ve sat on both sides of the interview table: leading global HR and talent teams in tech, coaching ambitious professionals, and conducting thousands of interviews myself. I know exactly what makes a candidate stand out — and what makes them forgettable.
My mission? To help you love your work. That starts with getting past the sweaty palms and shaky answers, and into interviews with confidence, clarity, and control.
Through my career as a People & Culture leader in one of the world’s biggest tech firms, I’ve developed practical, no-fluff strategies that actually work in high-stakes interviews. I’ve coached graduates, career-changers, and senior leaders — and I’ve seen first-hand how small tweaks in preparation, storytelling, and negotiation can transform not just interviews, but entire careers.
Think of me as the HR friend in your corner, giving you insider strategies that most hiring managers never tell you.
When I’m not leading global people strategy in a big tech company, you’ll find me hosting the Love Your Work podcast, writing about careers and conscious leadership, and helping people design a career — and a life — they truly love.
