My first job career story from Emmett Sheppard, SEEK's Group Executive of Corporate Strategy and Investments

SEEK's new podcast – My first job, offers an inside look at the diverse career journeys of SEEK's Executive Leadership Team (ELT).

Hosted by Andy Maxey, from the Corporate Communications team, this eight-episode series promotes careers and connection through candid conversations and shared experiences, all starting with the question: “What was your first job?”

This episode features Emmett Sheppard, Group Executive, Corporate Strategy and Investments. ⁠ Emmett shares his fascinating career story from mowing lawns for his father's landscape gardening business in Canada, to becoming Group Executive for Corporate Strategy and Investments at SEEK.

Discover how Emmett's career path took him across continents – from Canada to Australia, then to Malaysia and across Latin America – and how he found his way to SEEK through an unexpected connection.

Learn why Emmett is drawn to innovative opportunities, is passionate about transforming businesses, and how his empathy strength helps shape his leadership style.

Emmett's story demonstrates how being open to diverse experiences, staying true to your values, and taking calculated risks can lead to a rewarding career.

Each episode will feature a different ELT member throughout the series. ⁠