Poll results: what candidates want to go residential
Poll results: We wanted to know what it would take to convince mining job candidates to take on residential roles. Here’s what they told us.
by Steve Heather · Dec 13, 2019
When is it time for mining employers and recruiters to forgive minor crimes and misdemeanors?
How long should we, as mining industry employers and recruiters, continue to ‘punish’ job seekers for their minor sins of yesteryear?
Your mining industry retirement checklist
Your mining industry retirement checklist. Why it is important to think ahead and what to know.
by Stephanie O'Brien · Dec 10, 2019
7 top tips every FIFO should know for a Merry Christmas
A merry FIFO Christmas: 7 tips for surviving the festive season on site
Poll: Is Christmas really mining’s happy snatch-it season?
Have you ever taken part in the December/January happy snatch-it merry-go-round? Tell us! Take part in this month’s Mining People poll.
by Dan Hatch · Dec 02, 2019
Here are some real-life facts about mining and minerals
The Australian mining industry must be more proactive about promoting the incredible things mining allows humanity to achieve – including creating a cleaner future.
by Steve Heather · Nov 26, 2019
3 big ways mining recruiters can help you (that you probably didn’t know about)
If you’re looking for a mining job, there are plenty of very good reasons to use a specialist mining recruiter, including several you might not have considered.
by Kylie Nunweek · Nov 19, 2019
How to turn a good mining resume into a great one.
A good resume might get read, but a great resume will get you an interview. So, how do you turn a good resume into a great one?
by Dan Hatch · Nov 15, 2019
Poll results: what is tempting mining employees to change jobs?
The Mining People Polling/Media Centre recently asked: In this candidate-friendly market, what would tempt you to consider making a change to a new role?
by Steve Heather · Nov 13, 2019
Should every CEO have worked FIFO first?
Should every CEO have worked fly-in fly-out, or lived in a residential mining town, to ensure they understand what life is like for their employees and why they prefer one over the other?
by Steve Heather · Nov 07, 2019
New project? Prepare early or be caught out by mining’s skills shortage
A spate of new mining projects experiencing delays in recent months shows the industry’s skills shortage is starting to bite. Here’s what to do to avoid the same fate.
by Dan Hatch · Nov 06, 2019
One thing you can do right now to increase your chances of getting a mining job
What’s the number one thing a jobseeker using a recruitment company to find a new mining job can do to give them the best possible chance of securing it? The answer might surprise you!
by Kylie Nunweek · Nov 05, 2019