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20/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Frustrated jobseekers finally have some answers for how Australia is going to upskill, reskill and train the existing Australian workforce. With no shortage of people wanting to work in the mines, it hasn't always been clear how to break into a mining jobs or find employment with oil companies.
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19/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Have you seen the movie, Red Dog? Set in the Western Australian mining town of Dampier in the 1970s, the movie is based on the true story of a stray dog who became a local legend. Red Dog is enjoying international acclaim earning awards and accolades in the international market. The Pilbara mining region is also getting a fair bit of recognition.
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18/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
We were back on familiar territory this week for anyone interested in oil and gas jobs or jobs in mining. The skill shortage is beginning to pinch. Jobseekers struggle to break into mining but apparently no one is willing to move to remote locations to get the jobs. Reports of new mines bringing in skilled migrants got everyone talking (and a little worried). One thing everyone agreed on is the resources boom is here for stay and it’s having positive effects on the whole country.
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17/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
What’s the one qualification needed to get a job in the mines, secure offshore jobs or plan an oil career? If you answered site experience, you would be right. Every week we get bombarded by qualified jobseekers trying to break into mining or find an oil and gas job asking us this very question. We knew exactly where to go for some answers.
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16/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Today we introduce guest blogger Michael Ord, owner of Miners Insured and Coremotion Financial Services. Michael is a risk management expert working with miners and professionals in remote locations throughout Australia and overseas. He’s providing food for thought about what it means to manage your own risk.
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15/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Have you heard about the Women in Resources Awards? The Chamber of Mines and Energy of Western Australia (CME) are pleased to announce the finalists for the 2012 Women in Resources Awards. Part of AWRA, this fantastic initiative is designed to acknowledge both individuals and organisations making our industry the best in the world and providing attractive career opportunities. Importantly, the goal of the Women in Resources Awards is to recognise women working in our sector and increase female participation.
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14/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
A recent study says Australia is the top destination worldwide for local work culture. It also states we have a great lifestyle and provide a top destination for raising children. Combine this research with the many opportunities for skilled professionals in the resources industry - mining jobs, energy jobs, construction jobs and oil industry jobs - and Australia tops the list for skilled migration.
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13/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Australia is full of bright young sparks looking for jobs with oil companies or jobs in mining. So many of them won’t be considered because of the way they present themselves online. A quick look at a Facebook profile is all it takes for hiring managers to move on. Taking positive action can prevent this from happening.
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12/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
Many jobseekers lose opportunities due to poor written communication skills. Subject matter expert Paul Dean provides a template to help anyone improve the way they communicate with hiring managers.
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11/02/2012 05:00 AM / AMMA Mining Oil and Gas Jobs
You’re forgiven if you thought the only news in the resources industry this week was the Xtrata/Glencore merger. Workers don’t want to move to NT for mining jobs. Technology in mining garnered a lot of column space as did the billion dollar deal between Oz Minerals and Thiess.
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