If you haven’t tried to apply for a mining job in Australia, then your first attempt could be a little shocking. Unlike many other countries across the globe, mining is huge in Australia. It is not only larger in terms of employment, but also in public interest. In many cases, you will be competing against a lot more people for a mining job in Australia than in other countries. With so much potential competition, it is important to craft a resume that stands out, yet conforms to the needs of your future employer. Here are a few things to keep in mind when building mining resumes in Australia.
* Keep It Short
Since mining is such a popular occupation, it isn’t very surprising that some people end up with resumes that are 5 – 10 pages. In most cases, this is because they are trying to cram as much previous experience as possible – even if it is unrelated to the position in question. When mining companies in Australia publicly post a job opening, the response can be overwhelming. This means that the human resources department simply doesn’t have time to read a 10 page resume. While you should include all of the relevant information possible, try to eliminate all of your previous experience that is irrelevant to the job opening. No matter what, your resume should never be more than 2-3 pages in length.
* License Information
Like many other countries, there will likely be a handful of licenses and tickets that you will need to have in order to qualify for mining position. It is important that you not only include a list of the licenses and tickets that you have, but also when you received them, when they expire, and where you acquired them. In most cases, a minimum set of requirements will be an Australian manual drivers license, heavy rigid license, and MARCSTA. Make sure to check the job listing to find out what else you may need.
* Machinery
Another thing to keep in mind when creating your mining resume is to be as specific as possible when it comes to machinery that you have experience with. This could mean that you list specific models or just what types of general tools and machines you operated. Either way, your potential employer wants to know what experience you have, even if they don’t ask for it directly. A great way to share this information with them, without wasting a lot of space on your resume is to include these specifics within other skills and experiences. For example, if you ran a dump truck then a great experience title could be “Operated dump truck accident free for 5 straight years”. This not only tells your employer what machinery you have used, but also that you are very safety conscious With one line, you have told them two very important things.
When creating resumes for mining positions in Australia, it is important to never overlook the basics of writing a resume. At the same time, there are a few unique tips to keep in mind as well. Always keep your resume short, include relevant license information and details, and make sure your experience section includes specific machinery and tools that you have used.