How do I get a job in mining?
Asked by Aquarius0276
I've sent applications away to mining companies and employment agencies. I've even driven over to WA, from NSW, as suggested by others, to try and get my foot in the door. Doorknocking on mining companies and agencies doors. I have no mining experience, but I have obtained the mining prerequisites. A negative is that I am not a resident. Please help. Does anyone know what else I can do. REALLY Want to get into the mining industry.

Best Answer:
There are multiple ways to gather information and to learn about industries and available jobs. You can: ØUse the internet and search company home pages and job sites ØNetwork with friends, family and colleagues ØConduct research and contact companies directly ØAnswer classified ads in newspapers, professional journals, and trade papers ØAttend job fairs and open houses ØContact the placement office of your school ØWork with support groups ØCanvass community and civic associations ØUse an employment agency ØLook in the Yellow Pages and "cold call" ØCheck state employment and service centers ØCall employment hot lines in specific companies Career development specialists have found through experience that directly contacting targeted companies and networking are the job search methods that give the best results. The overwhelming majority of jobs (85 to 90 percent of them) are found this way. They work because they lead to jobs that are often not advertised widely, jobs that few people know about. Peace and every blessing!

Try a start in construction then go from there. It really depends what part of the mining career you are interested in. The best way I have seen with any company is, if you know someone who can refer you. "Someone on the inside" so to speak. If you don't know anyone who can refer you then just start applying to the companys in your area. They will eventually get tired of seeing your app. come across there desks. "don't give up"
Answered by fishfly_73