5 things that have changed for mining executives looking to hire staff since 2020
The world, industries, attitudes, and many more things have changed since the beginning of 2020 and it seems we are in a new environment which has brought many challenges to mining companies and their executives. Being in a position where I talk to many mining executives and owners, they often explain the challenges we are […]
Networking Events Mistakes – Do You Make Them?
Networking is what makes the job search go round these days. Just about everything you read about finding your next great employment opportunity mentions networking, and how a large % of jobs are won not only by what you know but also by who you know. Whilst a certain amount of networking can be done […]
Working Abroad – Could It Benefit Your Career?
Mining is a global industry – no surprises there! With the global shortage of talent within the industry, the opportunities for working abroad are currently more plentiful than ever before. It’s an ideal time for professionals and tradespeople in mining-related occupations and trades to broaden their horizons by taking overseas jobs. It may also be […]
A Clear Vision For Your Career – Do You Have One?
Many of us wander through life without any sort of vision about where we’re heading. It can be likened to hopping in your car and just driving around without any idea of where you want to go. Whilst this can be a nice way to while away a few hours on a lovely sunny Sunday […]
Tips For Landing A Good Mining Job By Networking
You’re on the hunt for your next mining role, and looking for exactly the right mining company to work for. Apart from providing us with your resume, here are a few other tips that will help you find, and land, it. First, as we mentioned in another article recently, over half of all jobs are […]
How Will Technology Affect My Job Or Chances Of Getting One?
In today’s increasingly automated workplace environment, this is a thought at the forefront of many minds, particularly in the mining industry. Mining is one of the industries leading the way when it comes to automation and technology. Global giant Rio Tinto is a world leader across many different types of technologies – they own the […]
5 Ways to Improve Your Chances of Securing Your Next Role
With the job market in mining being very tight with not many opportunities about, here are 5 ways to improve your chances of securing your next role: Update your LinkedIn profile: Employers and recruiters will scout and search mainly LinkedIn as the preferred social media platform to find a candidate for their vacancy. Therefore, it would […]
The Value Of Start-Ups To The Mining Industry
The mining industry is a world leader when it comes to certain types of innovation, notably in the areas of automation and water use. However, much of this innovation wouldn’t be possible without start-ups. When New Year’s Eve 2017/18 rolled around, there were some 200 start-ups globally working on mining-related projects. Many of them are […]
Geologists – Do They Have A Future In Mining?
Career options for geologists have come a long way over the past few decades as the march of technology offers more and more opportunities beyond the traditional exploration and mining options. Where once upon a time a geologist could expect to spend their working years specialising in either finding minerals or figuring out the best […]
Relocating For Mining When You Have Children
Moving to a new town, or country, for a mining job, invariably comes with challenges at the best of times. However, if you also have children you’ll certainly face a few additional challenges! Children come with an assortment of extra ‘stuff’. It goes with the territory. They have toys, they have clothes and other bits […]