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19/12/2012 01:51 PM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Some of our most popular posts this year have been about the engineering skills shortage and how Australia is looking to migrant workers and temporary skilled workers to fill the gap. We hear from many frustrated engineers who would like to work in Australia but are having a hard time breaking in. This post lends insight into why and what candidates can do to secure an assignment in Australia.
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19/12/2012 01:44 PM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The holidays are upon us and with it comes a busy season of family gatherings, parties, work functions and social obligations. In Australia, the summer holiday moves into high gear with school getting out and a lot of people taking annual leave. But this time of the year can be a difficult time and crazy rosters and world events might leave you feeling lonely and stressed despite the festive season. The black dog of depression is lurking around.
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17/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Did you hear about the warning not to call in sick during the holidays issued to FIFO workers in the Pilbara last week? The news was widely reported in industry publications and mainstream media. The gist of the story was an employer told FIFO workers the only excuse they had for not showing to work over the holidays was ‘death’ and they expected to see a death certificate to prove it. While it brewed up a small storm of criticism about whether it was ethical or even legal to issue such a notice, it’s important to understand the motivation behind the not so tongue-in-cheek warning.
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14/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
We often run advice on this blog about LinkedIn etiquette for jobseekers. The habit of unsolicited invitations is always a hot topic if you’re using LinkedIn to find a job. People are often confused because there seems to be a double standard for behaviour. Two popular polls at LinkedIn shed light on this conundrum.
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13/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The end of the year is a busy time for holidays and social activities. Christmas, Hanukkah, Deepavali and Thanksgiving all cluster around the last weeks of the year. In Australia and other parts of the Southern Hemisphere, summer vacations and school holidays add to the mix. If you’re a jobseeker, it might seem tempting to put your search on hold. Before you do that, consider why it might be a good time to ramp things up.
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12/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Monash University in Melbourne will establish a Division of Mining and Resources Engineering on the back of a $5 million in donations Melbourne-based MMG and Newcrest Mining Limited. It’s another example of industry working to upskill, train and retrain the Australian workforce.
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11/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
The mining and energy sectors of the Australian resources industry are driving job creation in Queensland according to new data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. According to Natural Resources and Mines Minister Andrew Cripps, record investment in resources projects continues to drive economic growth in the state.
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10/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
It’s that time of the year when holiday parties are in full swing. It’s common in Australia and throughout the world to reward employees with a social gathering. When the food and drinks flow, it’s important to remember you’re still at work, even if you’re not.
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07/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
If you’re a student in Year 10 or 11, you only have one week left to apply for the NSW Mining Scholarship worth up to $3500. The NSW Minerals Council (NSWMC) is inviting students to apply for a 2013 NSW Mining Scholarship. If you’re thinking of becoming an engineer, why not consider a career in the mining industry?
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06/12/2012 05:00 AM / Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
We’ve reported before about the engineering skills shortage in Australia but a new paper from Engineers Australia shows demand for engineers continues unabated. The Changes in the Australian Engineering Labour Market report release last week shows an increase of more than 30% 2006 and 2011.
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