Top Ten Tips for getting a job in Mining

Many Analysts are predicting that unemployment could surpass 5.5% next year. One of the factors is that sources of labour demand are narrowing, and this will likely continue through 2012 as enormous mining, engineering and infrastructure projects come through.

Mining related activity is now the main economic driver of growth rising around 20% year on year with the growth concentrated in Queensland and Western Australia.

So how do you get a job in mining hear are our top 10 tips.

1. Look at roles in mining services companies as the entry point.

2. Be willing to relocate to regional areas.

3. You need to have the right attitude particularly regarding safety mines are risky places.

4. Be patient there is a process and it does take time.

5. Like any Job do your research employers like it when you show a good understanding of the company / job.

6. Be prepared to up skill / study if they see your committed it will give you an edge.

7. If you a networker use these skills network out side you current industry focus on mining related networks.

8. Make sure you highlight your experience / qualification or current study relevant to the role in a cover letter even if you think you have covered it in your resume.

9. You must be fit and in good health most mining companies have medicals that you must pass.

10. You must be eligible to work in Australia preferably have PR or are a Citizen.