Changing Careers and Human Resources in Mining with Sean Lavin

The Pretengineers

Are you contemplating a career change? Does the mining and resources sector excite you? Do you love to bring the best out in people? If these are some of the questions you're asking yourself then you'll want to find the answers in our fantastic chat with Sean Lavin. For the first time ever we interviewed a fellow podcaster, where Sean shared his fascinating story from hotel operations through to the eclectic world of mining operations. In 2017, Sean transitioned from the seat of a haul truck and into a graduate program in the vast discipline of human resources. Today, he’s a Talent Management and Development Advisor for one of Australia's largest mining services providers. His insights were fantastic where he shared advice on making career changes to follow your passions, studying whilst working full-time and how he enjoys getting the best out of people in one of Australia's pillar economies. Don't forget to listen out for all the tips and tricks he gives to young professionals out there looking for employment or internship opportunities. We hope you enjoy our chat with Sean! Be sure to check out his great work at Beneath The Surface and if you have any questions or recommendations be sure to contact us on LinkedIn!