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  • thumbnail imageDoes the Mining Industry have a People, Skills or Experience Shortage?

    We are hearing a lot lately about the skills shortage in the mining industry, but what sort of shortage is it really – are we short of people, skills, or experience?

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    Posted on 21 October 2011

  • thumbnail imageTop Five Tips for Phone Interviews

    Here's Mining Man's five top tips for phone interview success, including ways to avoid the common traps!

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    Posted on 18 May 2010

  • thumbnail imageCan you be Over-Educated for a Job in Mining?

    Why are two degree qualified readers of Mining Man having trouble getting jobs driving trucks in the mines? Because they haven't considered what main criteria recruiters are looking for.

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    Posted on 04 March 2010

  • thumbnail imageHow to Prepare for Interviews

    How to be well prepared for interviews in the mining industry, and how to best answer the different types of questions you will be asked.

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    Posted on 18 February 2010

  • thumbnail imageHow to Prepare for Your Performance Review

    Be well prepared for your next performance review by having all of your achievements and positives recorded, summarized, and sorted against the review criteria.

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    Posted on 17 February 2010

  • thumbnail imageHow to Welcome a New Employee to the Team

    How you welcome a new employee on their first day can have a huge impact on their future performance. First impression count, so let's make sure they feel important!

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    Posted on 28 January 2010

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