Do you have the non-mining skills the mining industry needs?
by Dan Hatch
Do you have the skills the mining industry needs? Could your next job be in the mining industry, even if your skill set isn’t one traditionally needed in mining?
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How to get onboarding and induction processes right
by Dan Hatch
A good onboarding process can make or break an employee’s first few months on a mine site. Here’s how to get it right.
6 tips to leave a lasting impression in a job interview
by Dan Hatch
A job interview is your opportunity to prove you’re the best person for the job. Here are some tips to help you do just that
Does mining have a gen Z problem?
by Dan Hatch
The generation born between 1997 and 2012 is actively turning its back on mining, despite boundless opportunities, big salaries and great career paths. What do we do now?
Is high emotional intelligence a recruiter’s secret to success?
by Dan Hatch
How emotionally intelligent do think you are? And do you think it has an impact on how well you do your job as a recruitment or HR professional in the mining industry?
How to handle a counteroffer from your employer
by Dan Hatch
If you resign from your mining job, there’s a very good chance your employer will come to you with a counteroffer. Here’s what to do.
An offer acceptance no longer means your job is done
by Dan Hatch
Half of all job candidates in Australia have backed out of an accepted job offer in the past 12 months.
Diggers: Lessons for mining jobseekers from the 2023 forum
by Dan Hatch
After a week at Diggers and Dealers, what insights and advice does MPI’s team have to help mining jobseekers in 2023?
Diggers: Culture now the key to recruitment in skills shortage
by Dan Hatch
At Diggers, the Gold Industry Group announces massive focus shift towards culture in order to attract workforce.
Diggers: Buoyant mood as battery minerals take centre stage
by Dan Hatch
MPI’s Scott Deakin is in Kalgoorlie this week for Diggers and Dealers. Here’s what he had to say about the mood and what people are talking about.
What’s causing mining’s skills shortage (and why it’ll get worse)
by Dan Hatch
Is the last mining bust coming back to haunt us? Here’s why the skills shortage isn’t going away, and what we need to do about it.
Why you shouldn't list your referees on your resume
by Dan Hatch
We've always been told to include referees in resumes. But can it actually be a bad career move?