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Jan 16, 2024

Why January is the best time to look for a new job

by Dan Hatch

For mining jobseekers, January presents a fantastic opportunity to find that perfect new job.

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.

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.

miserable
Jul 18, 2022

Are you miserable at work?

by Leah Fogliani

You don't have to settle for being miserable at work.

follow-the-path
Dec 3, 2021

How to decide if a job offer aligns with your career path

by Dan Hatch

It is always worth spending time assessing whether a mining job opportunity is the right one for you and your long-term career.

sun-flower
Jun 1, 2021

A note on mental health and the mining industry

by Dan Hatch

In MPi’s June 2021 poll, we want to find out how well the mining industry responds to employees experiencing mental health difficulties. Have your say!

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.

Trucks working in underground mine
Jan 14, 2021

What do recruiters look for in a mining job applicant?

by Dan Hatch

Here’s our cheat sheet to help you win the mining job of your dreams.

Laser lights
Aug 27, 2020

10 tips to futureproof your mining career

by Dan Hatch

Is it ever possible to futureproof your career in the mining and resources sector?

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.

note taking
Dec 15, 2017

The multitasking myth

by Leah Fogliani

Do you consider yourself a multitasker? You can actually accomplish a lot more if you're not.

Cork University
Jun 29, 2017

Ever considered VET as an option to change careers?

Vocational Educational Training is relevant to future job opportunities for everyone.

Steve Heather crossing the finish line of the Perth 2016 World Masters Marathon
Feb 10, 2017

Mining, winning and surviving a marathon

by Steve Heather

Steve Heather reflects on the past year and has a look at what 2017 might hold.

Man overseeing the pit
Jan 31, 2017

New Year's career resolutions and why you should have one

New Year's resolutions tend to be about lifestyle, but have you considered making a New Year's "career resolution"?

@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?

Miner wearing PPE
Jan 24, 2017

What do you want for your career in 2017?

For some people, a new year is viewed as an opportunity to set New Year's resolutions and tick off the previous year's achievements.

Birds eye view of mine
Aug 19, 2016

Are there too many accountants and lawyers on boards?

Mark Creasy says there are too many lawyers and accountants on mining company boards. Is he right?

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.

Calculator
Jul 15, 2016

The Top 5 Forgotten Tax Deductions

With the end of the financial year fast approaching, it's a good time to discuss tax deductions - especially those deductions often missed by taxpayers like you.

Brendan 'Bolts' Bolton
Jun 15, 2016

Get comfortable being uncomfortable!

Every now and again you meet someone who uses a particular turn of phrase that resonates and stays with you. Last night I was listening to Brendon 'Bolts' Bolton, relatively new Head Coach of the Carlton Football Club - the AFL team I have followed since my teenage years.

Opportunity and career street signs crossing
May 15, 2016

Australia lags in providing key development opportunities: Study

Australian employers are lagging behind the rest of the world when it comes to providing development opportunities such as formal mentoring programs and access to a coach.

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.

optimistic
Feb 7, 2016

Being an optimistic miner is essential for your health

Here are 4 ways to stay optimistic and healthy when times are tough.

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.

Iphone
Mar 15, 2014

Tips & Tricks for using Siri...

Apple's sassy assistant Siri can be the biggest productivity booster ever.

New Years Resolutions
Feb 15, 2014

Are New Year's Resolutions Outdated?

Have you made your New Year's resolution yet?

Miner talking on the phone
Nov 1, 2013

Does "faster & more with less" = higher stress?

We seem to accept that it is normal for people to be in the middle of a conversation with us (and most likely two others at the same time) while simultaneously participating in a web seminar, while simultaneously texting/emailing, as well as flicking back and forth to their Facebook or LinkedIn feeds.

Lemons
Jul 15, 2013

Coping with redundancy

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

Female and male bathroom sign
Nov 15, 2012

Sexism in your industry

Sexism is in the news lately.

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.

Coins
Sep 15, 2012

Ride the boom and set yourself up for financial success - Part 1

Things are reasonably rosy in the mining and resources industry compared to other parts of the Australian economy. In fact in the West, they proudly point out to the countrymen on the East 'we're carrying the country on our shoulders'!

Jan 16, 2024

Why January is the best time to look for a new job

by Dan Hatch

For mining jobseekers, January presents a fantastic opportunity to find that perfect new job.

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.

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.

miserable
Jul 18, 2022

Are you miserable at work?

by Leah Fogliani

You don't have to settle for being miserable at work.

follow-the-path
Dec 3, 2021

How to decide if a job offer aligns with your career path

by Dan Hatch

It is always worth spending time assessing whether a mining job opportunity is the right one for you and your long-term career.

sun-flower
Jun 1, 2021

A note on mental health and the mining industry

by Dan Hatch

In MPi’s June 2021 poll, we want to find out how well the mining industry responds to employees experiencing mental health difficulties. Have your say!

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.

Trucks working in underground mine
Jan 14, 2021

What do recruiters look for in a mining job applicant?

by Dan Hatch

Here’s our cheat sheet to help you win the mining job of your dreams.

Laser lights
Aug 27, 2020

10 tips to futureproof your mining career

by Dan Hatch

Is it ever possible to futureproof your career in the mining and resources sector?

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.

note taking
Dec 15, 2017

The multitasking myth

by Leah Fogliani

Do you consider yourself a multitasker? You can actually accomplish a lot more if you're not.

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