4 key attributes mining companies look for in graduates
The mining industry is in an exciting period of growth, so it’s working hard to attract graduates with these four qualities.
by Dan Hatch · Apr 14, 2021
6 ways to improve women’s participation in mining
How do we encourage more women into the mining industry and then support them to stay? AusIMM’s annual Women in Mining Report has some suggestions.
by Dan Hatch · Apr 13, 2021
Succession planning: it doesn’t always have to be internal
While many mining companies take the time to identify their future leadership talent, are too many in mining missing a trick by only looking internally?
by Lindsay Craig · Apr 12, 2021
Poll: Tell us which roster you like best
For April’s MPi poll we want to know which roster FIFO mining workers prefer and why.
by Dan Hatch · Apr 06, 2021
Recruitment rethink needed as Covid squeezes labour market
Policy responses to coronavirus exacerbated an already tight labour market in the WA industry, and the shortage is expected to get worse before it gets better.
by Dan Hatch · Mar 22, 2021
Some Aussie mining jobs will soon be in green technology
Many of the mining jobs of the very near future will be in green technology. Find out what this means for mining jobs — and your career.
by Dan Hatch · Mar 15, 2021
Board-level interviews aren’t like executive-level interviews
The application and interview process for board-level positions looks and feels quite different to the executive level. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, here’s what you need to know.
by Lindsay Craig · Mar 10, 2021
The top motivator for switching mining jobs has pivoted massively
Career development opportunities and salary have overtaken work-life balance as the top priority of mining industry employees searching for new jobs, research reveals.
by Steve Heather · Mar 10, 2021
How to impress mining recruiters with your LinkedIn profile
LinkedIn is your online CV and might be the first impression you make on a potential employer — so getting it right is important. Here are 7 things you need to know to set up your profile to impress.
by Dan Hatch · Mar 09, 2021
How millennials can make a good impression in mining
How can you make a good impression in mining as a millennial? We take a look.
by Beatrice Thomas · Mar 04, 2021
How to get a mining job that isn’t even advertised
Did you know that most job vacancies aren’t ever actually advertised? So, how do you find a mining job when it hasn’t been advertised? Get our best advice.
Is mining getting safer? Tell us your experience!
In this month’s MPi Poll we want to look at the realities of, and attitudes towards, occupational health and safety in the Australian mining industry. Tell us your experience!
by Dan Hatch · Mar 01, 2021