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March 23rd, 2020
Australia’s Resource Sector operates across every state of Australia. In particular, Western Australia, Queensland and the Hunter Valley region of New South Wales offer significant opportunities for both Fly In, Fly Out (FIFO) and residential careers and lifestyle. The following provides an overview of the key regional locations in Queensland where local employers prefer a […]
March 18th, 2020
Approximately 40, 000 workers are employed in the NSW Mining Industry (ABS). These workers are distributed across a ranges of areas, the Hunter Valley being the most well-known. The following highlights three of these key areas in NSW. Broken Hill Broken Hill has been called The Silver City, the Oasis of the West, […]
March 10th, 2020
We’ve put together a list of locations throughout Western Australia based on the most popular mining destinations. This is a basic guide for anyone less familiar with the states resource industry. Geraldton Geraldton has an enviable coastal location, only 424 kms north of Perth, the state’s capital. It has a population of just over 40,000 […]
March 5th, 2020
There are certain questions that pop up in job interviews all the time. If the exact question isn’t asked, usually something very similar is and so it’s good to be prepared for all situations. We’ve captured some of the most common questions that get asked in resources related job interviews. We’ve previously shared the five […]
February 28th, 2020
Job interviews are an opportunity to share information, so be prepared to ask questions as well as answer them. It is your only chance to make a good first impression, so make sure you present well. However – remember, it is only a meeting, so no matter how much you want the job, try to […]
February 25th, 2020
We get sent lots of mining questions from people looking to get a start in the resources sector or just wanting to know what’s involved. These are five of the most common questions we come across and how we respond to those who ask. 1. Why do some people struggle to secure regular employment, […]
February 24th, 2020
Two years ago Dylan made the decision to leave his Monday to Friday job to try get a start in resources sector. There was a lot of work, research and planning that would be required for him to make the jump but he was committed and ready to stick it out. Now in his late […]
February 21st, 2020
If you are serious about getting a foot in the door and have no experience, these are the tips we’d suggest. 1. Decide the specific location And stick with that to start. If you can, be smart about the location and choose one that is not typically preferred. Live as close to the location as […]
February 13th, 2020
Most major resource companies operate their own employment services using internal recruitment functions (in house staff) and the facility of an online application process is typically available via their website. This approach is standard across the industry particularly with the larger companies, but it often takes some time between applying online and receiving a response […]
February 13th, 2020
Getting Started To gain employment or your next role in the industry, there are several avenues available: Applying through platforms such as MyPass Global Applying directly to resource sector companies Applying through labour hire and specialist industry recruitment companies Undertaking the training linked to a job, including Apprenticeship Working for a small business or […]
