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Jul 6, 2023

Why even a small lie on a mining job application is a big mistake

by Dan Hatch

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

Green-Person
May 30, 2023

Advice for anyone in mining experiencing a mid-career crisis

by Dan Hatch

Having a mid-career crisis? If you’re ready for a change but don’t know what it is yet, here’s our expert advice.

laptop
Apr 6, 2023

7 tips for writing a cover letter for a mining job

by Dan Hatch

Cover letter writing is an art. Here’s how to do it well, get the attention of recruiters and win the mining job of your dreams.

Opportunity
Sep 2, 2022

Why networking is an important part of job hunting

Networking isn't an activity many people enjoy, but you can learn to be good at it. Here are our top tips.

money
Aug 16, 2021

Would you move to Kalgoorlie if the government paid you?

by Beatrice Thomas

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?

work-boots
Aug 9, 2021

How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage

by Dan Hatch

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

dump-truck-kalgoorlie
Apr 20, 2021

Everything you need to know about entry-level mining jobs in Kalgoorlie

by Dan Hatch

What sorts of entry-level mining jobs are available in Kalgoorlie and what do they entail? How do I get one?

business man looking out of window and thinking of quitting
Mar 9, 2021

Mining execs, read this before you quit your job

by Dan Hatch

Unhappy at work? Here's our best advice to help management-level mining industry employees work out what to do next

Mining engineer looking at some paperwork
Mar 3, 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.

Dump truck on minesite
Feb 4, 2021

Is getting a mining job ‘who you know, not what you know’?

by Dan Hatch

Does who you know in the mining industry outweigh what you know? We look at this age-old adage and whether it's still relevant in the workforce today.

processingplant
Oct 22, 2018

Mining job vacancies are up in WA: what now?

by Stephanie O'Brien

The number of Western Australians employed in mining has reached a record level. Here is what that means for mining professionals.

puzzle
Oct 19, 2018

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.

geology
Oct 15, 2018

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

by Stephanie O'Brien

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

lady-statue
Sep 28, 2018

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

by Steve Heather

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

mine_site
Sep 21, 2018

Mining's women take centre stage

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

digger-man
Sep 12, 2018

The 6 biggest challenges facing mining recruiters today

by Dan Hatch

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

clock
Aug 24, 2018

History repeats with yet another mining skills shortage

The mining industry is on the cusp of a skills shortage. Who and what are to blame? And what can we do about it?

Latte, newspaper, glasses and pen
Jun 29, 2017

Is advertising or applying to websites like SEEK enough?

Jobs ads have come a long way. This is the future.

A woman walking through a canyon
Feb 10, 2017

Never accept that you're 'just another' anything

by Kylie Nunweek

It's important to respect everyone's skills and achievements - that's why no one is ever 'just another' anything.

Machinery
Jan 31, 2017

Is exaggerating on your job application cheating?

A mining people survey reveals just how many people exaggerate to get a job. But is it a good idea?

@noorafniekawati on Instagram
Jan 31, 2017

What sets the mining industry's future superstars apart?

What are employers in the mining sector looking for in graduates seeking their first job?

4WD
Dec 14, 2016

Save time, stop answering; "Can you get me a job in the industry?"

Minedex is a site you can refer people to for realistic and honest information about getting a start in the industry. Get your time back as the answers are here.

Classifieds and cover letter
Nov 15, 2016

How to transfer your skills to a life after mining

Not all mining jobs have a long life span. Find out how your skills can be translated for non-mining jobs.

Robot
Aug 15, 2016

Will a robot take your job?

It is estimated that up to 5 million jobs are likely to be automated by 2030 according to Australia's Future Workforce Report released in June 2015.

Clock
Aug 12, 2016

Here's a firsthand account of life as a FIFO worker

Have you ever wondered what it is like being a FIFO worker? Here's a firsthand account of the work and lifestyle.

War
Jul 23, 2016

Is the war for talent over?

Why now is the right time to assemble the best talent possible for the period ahead.

Cat equipment hat
Jun 15, 2016

You know you've been 'on site' for weeks (years) when...

Change of pace for me here, keeping it light-hearted, though on re reading this post... perhaps not.

Thumbs up, thumbs down
Apr 15, 2016

Good Bosses Vs. Bad Ones: How Much Do They Affect Worker Performance?

We all have our boss horror stories. The underminer. The bad communicator. The credit hog. The snake. Then again, if we're lucky, we've all had those amazing bosses as well. The supervisor who encourages all employees to take their work up to the next level; the manager who makes everyone around them look better.

Work
Apr 15, 2016

Should Leaders Focus on Results or People?

People often debate what makes a better leader: the no-nonsense, results-focused type or the motivational, people-focused type. New research has provided the answer - neither.

Diagram of success
Apr 15, 2016

11 Signs You Have the Grit You Need to Succeed

There are a ton of qualities that can help you succeed, and the more carefully a quality has been studied, the more you know it's worth your time and energy.

Richard Branson
Mar 15, 2016

My letter to 25 year old me

I was sent a #ChallengeRichard to write a letter to the 10, 25, 50, and 65 year old versions of myself. As each stage in life was so different, I decided to pen four separate letters. Here's the second: My letter to 25 year-old me.

What's next?
Feb 15, 2016

Get your career on track

The concept of a 'job or career for life' is definitely something that is no longer a reality and with the changing pace of the global economy, automation and innovation, the jobs many people are in today, simply won't exist in the years ahead.

offer
Jan 7, 2016

When the big job offer comes should you say yes?

When the big job offer comes should you say yes?

People boarding a plane
Dec 15, 2015

Think ahead to create FIFO Christmas memories

If your partner is working away this Christmas, now is a great time to start thinking about how to share those loved-up festive feelings.

ai
Dec 15, 2015

Instead of robots taking jobs, A.I. may help humans do their jobs better

Despite worries that robots will take jobs from humans, a group of researchers says what's more likely, and more powerful, is that humans will eventually work cooperatively with cyber assistants.

typewriter
Nov 15, 2015

When your colleagues earn more than you

When you find out a colleague is earning more than you it can feel demotivating.

Diploma, degree, licence and award
Oct 15, 2015

What does too much experience really mean?

Being turned away for a role because you've got too much experience or over-qualified sounds counter intuitive, right?

Tradies
Mar 15, 2015

Where are the female tradies?

Male domination of trades and trade courses in the automotive, construction, mining and energy sectors is entrenched above 95%, despite the substantial pay advantage compared to other trades such as hairdressing and hospitality.

Brad Thorp
Aug 15, 2014

From country mining kid, to mine site worker, to mining consultant. My story: Featuring Brad Thorp.

I've been part of the mining industry all my life. Dad was working at Greenbushes Tin when I was born in Bunbury. Growing up, I lived in some interesting mining locations; King Island and Eneabba to name a couple.

Couple Beach
Feb 15, 2014

Australians are working longer...

It is official - Australians are working longer, according to a large scale survey about retirement conducted by the ABS.

Lemons
Jul 15, 2013

Coping with redundancy

This article was inspired by Jason Nitz's personal experience with redundancy.

Father and child
Nov 15, 2012

Your income - are you protecting what means most?

Without a doubt one of the main goals most clients have when addressing their finances is to ensure they, or their family, are able to maintain their standard of living in the event of illness, injury or death.

Race car
Jan 6, 2011

Confessions of a World Champion!

At the beginning of the year we turn our attention forward and ask “what next?” Before that though, the end of the previous year is a great time to firstly “take stock” of what worked and what didn’t in the year just gone, mend any broken bridges, make any corrections and use those to refine your goals for the year ahead.

Qiz
Jan 8, 2008

Key Drivers of Excellent Workplaces...

This article was based on a report of a study carried out by the University of Sydney, with support from the Business Council of Australia.

Jul 6, 2023

Why even a small lie on a mining job application is a big mistake

by Dan Hatch

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

Green-Person
May 30, 2023

Advice for anyone in mining experiencing a mid-career crisis

by Dan Hatch

Having a mid-career crisis? If you’re ready for a change but don’t know what it is yet, here’s our expert advice.

laptop
Apr 6, 2023

7 tips for writing a cover letter for a mining job

by Dan Hatch

Cover letter writing is an art. Here’s how to do it well, get the attention of recruiters and win the mining job of your dreams.

Opportunity
Sep 2, 2022

Why networking is an important part of job hunting

Networking isn't an activity many people enjoy, but you can learn to be good at it. Here are our top tips.

money
Aug 16, 2021

Would you move to Kalgoorlie if the government paid you?

by Beatrice Thomas

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?

work-boots
Aug 9, 2021

How to recruit the best talent in a mining skills shortage

by Dan Hatch

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

dump-truck-kalgoorlie
Apr 20, 2021

Everything you need to know about entry-level mining jobs in Kalgoorlie

by Dan Hatch

What sorts of entry-level mining jobs are available in Kalgoorlie and what do they entail? How do I get one?

business man looking out of window and thinking of quitting
Mar 9, 2021

Mining execs, read this before you quit your job

by Dan Hatch

Unhappy at work? Here's our best advice to help management-level mining industry employees work out what to do next

Mining engineer looking at some paperwork
Mar 3, 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.

Dump truck on minesite
Feb 4, 2021

Is getting a mining job ‘who you know, not what you know’?

by Dan Hatch

Does who you know in the mining industry outweigh what you know? We look at this age-old adage and whether it's still relevant in the workforce today.

processingplant
Oct 22, 2018

Mining job vacancies are up in WA: what now?

by Stephanie O'Brien

The number of Western Australians employed in mining has reached a record level. Here is what that means for mining professionals.

puzzle
Oct 19, 2018

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.

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