Where your mining recruitment or job search goes wrong

Too many recruiters are guilty of not reading resumes properly and not returning calls. It’s time to change.

Is there a gender pay gap in mining and how big is it?

Do people who work in mining have any clear idea of the pay gap between men and women in our industry?

by Steve Heather · Oct 17, 2018

4 reasons to get an interview coach (if you want the mining job)

Are you getting interviews but no offers? Here are four reasons to consider using an interview coach.

by Stephanie O'Brien · Oct 15, 2018

Is a little white lie on your mining job application worth it?

Is a little white lie on your application for a mining job or your resume really going to matter?

How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage

Here are 6 tips to help ensure you’re recruiting top talent during mining’s skills shortage.

by Dan Hatch · Oct 08, 2018

How to use lawyers in mining, life, and business generally

Mining People MD Steve Heather looks at how to use lawyers correctly - and the wider lessons for life and business.

by Steve Heather · Sep 28, 2018

How to get a mining job through a recruitment agency

Here's our best advice for how to get a mining job through a specialist recruitment agency.

by Dan Hatch · Sep 26, 2018

Would you move to Kalgoorlie if the government paid you?

Kalgoorlie is a town desperate for workers to move there and begin to call it home. But would you move there if the government paid you?

by Beatrice Thomas · Sep 25, 2018

Mining's women take centre stage

If you missed this year's Women in Mining event in Perth, here's what happened.

Let’s ALL call out harassment in the mining industry

Too often victims of harassment and bullying are unable to speak up, and witnesses remain silent.

How can we keep WASM graduates in Kalgoorlie?

How can we keep WASM graduates in Kalgoorlie? Vocational training is one way to get them to stay. We explore.

by Beatrice Thomas · Sep 17, 2018

The 6 biggest challenges facing mining recruiters today

Here are the 6 biggest challenges facing mining industry recruiters today and what to do about them.

by Dan Hatch · Sep 12, 2018