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Emily Von Seele holds her cat.
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Senior Talent Advisor Emily Von Seele has worked at Sound Transit for four years. She is a movie and cat lover!

Inside Sound Transit: Connecting people to job opportunities

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Looking for a new job in the new year?

If you’re searching for a meaningful career where you can “go big” and truly make a difference, you’ve come to the right place.

Sound Transit's team of talent advisors are always looking for candidates who like challenges, a fast-paced environment and have a passion for transportation. 

If this sounds like you, check out our current job openings.

Senior Talent Advisor Emily Von Seele loves connecting candidates "with a job that they will enjoy and can grow in."

"Not every job is going to be a dream job, but it can be a good experience, and I enjoy getting to be a part of that process," she said. 

Before coming to Sound Transit, she worked in HR for a law firm, and before that, in the Career Services Office at the Seattle University School of Law.

She's our latest "Inside Sound Transit" guest – where we introduce you to the people working to make it easier to get to where you live, work and play!

Emily Von Seele wears a floppy hat and face mask.
Though the COVID-19 pandemic has switched up some of the ways we do interviewing and onboarding, our Talent Acquisition team is still hands on!

Now, on to the questions!

Q: What do you tell your friends you do for work?

A: I tell my friends that I am a Recruiter at Sound Transit – simple and straightforward!

Q: What’s your passion outside of your job?

A: I am a huge movie nerd. Pre-pandemic, you could find me at the movie theater at least once a week. Looking forward to getting back to that point.

Q: What attracted you to work at Sound Transit?

A: Having come from a law firm, I was excited about the possibility of working for an employer that was community-oriented and mission driven. During my interview process, I really connected with the Talent Acquisition team and was excited about the way they approached their work and the amount of passion that they all had. I was excited to join.

Q: How do you get to work?

A: Currently, I stumble out of my bedroom, walk about 15 feet and hang a left into my tiny home office.

Q: What three things would you take with you to a desert island (besides food and water)?

A: A kitty, some popcorn and a laptop pre-loaded with a 4k version of "Jaws." It’s the best movie ever and I never get tired of watching it, so it will definitely keep my occupied until a rescue party arrives.

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