5 great resources for your mining career and job search
Whether you’re looking for your first mining job or the next step in your career, Mining People has some great resources you’ll find very useful in your job search.
by Dan Hatch · Dec 08, 2021
Recruitment
Why brand and social media matter in mining recruitment
In the competitive mining labour market, could your company’s brand and social media presence be the factors that win you the best candidates?
by Dan Hatch · Oct 25, 2021
How to beat unconscious bias in mining recruitment
Unconscious bias could be stifling not only your organisation's diversity but its innovation. Here are some tips.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 20, 2021
Think geos are hard to find now? It’s only going to get worse
The shortage of geologists that’s impacting the mining industry is set to get worse as universities cut geoscience courses.
by Dan Hatch · Oct 13, 2021
Do we really need to look overseas for talent? Idea #2
Could tertiary qualified professionals within the coal industry become a source of talent for the broader metalliferous industry?
by Tony Turton · Sep 15, 2021
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 · Aug 16, 2021
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 · Aug 09, 2021
How to handle the job search emotional rollercoaster (and get the job)
A job search can be an emotional rollercoaster, but those same emotions can sometimes get in the way of success. Here are our tips for mining industry candidates.
by Dan Hatch · Jul 21, 2021
7 tips to stop you losing good employees to burnout
Even the best employees can suffer from burnout. Find out how to prevent it from happening in your workforce.
by Sarah Mitchell · Jun 14, 2021
Everything you need to know about entry-level mining jobs in Kalgoorlie
What sorts of entry-level mining jobs are available in Kalgoorlie and what do they entail? How do I get one?
by Dan Hatch · Apr 20, 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
Study reveals the most effective ways to find a job (or a new hire)
While 54% of all job applications come through job boards, only 17% of candidates who applied that way actually get hired, a study has found.
by Dan Hatch · Jan 11, 2021