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BORING!

I've worked many boring jobs. I've sorted mail, built beer cooling machines, mixed spices, sat on the end of conveyer belts, worked in two(!) different garlic factories, calibrated fruit machines, bottled water, and even cleaned out sanitary bins (not a job for a young man trying to maintain a positive…
Sean Walters
November 21, 2025
Job BoardsWork

2025 SARAs: And the winners are…

Last night was the SARAs. Say what you will about SEEK, but they are NZs best job board, and know how to host an event. Credit and thanks to all those who were involved. Unfortunately, this also means that I'm writing a blog with a hangover once again. For that…
Sean Walters
November 14, 2025
EmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruitmentTechnology

Famous Last Words

Yesterday I spoke at RCSA’s Talent X conference. It's been a while since I've attended a conference, and I'd forgot how much I enjoy them. Either that, or Talent X exceeded my expectations in terms of attendees, content, and format. Although it's slightly odd wearing headphones all day and moving…
Sean Walters
October 24, 2025
EmploymentJob BoardsRecruitmentWork

Submission Accomplished

This week I’ve been thinking about submissions. No, not arm bars, rear-naked chokes, or paying a leather-clad escort to urinate on me (although that has crossed my mind). I mean the increasingly common necessity for us recruiters to write stuff telling people how great we are at something in order…
Sean Walters
October 17, 2025