What to Include in a Mining Resume – Tips from a Resume Writer
Most Mining Resumes Are Missing the Mark
When it comes to landing your next job in mining, your resume shouldn’t just tick boxes – it needs to market your value to the business clearly and confidently. Your resume isn’t just a list of jobs you’ve had over the last 15-20 years; it’s a marketing tool.
Yet most mining resumes I see? They read more like job descriptions than job applications. If you’ve copied your duties straight from your position description, relied on a generic template or used something ChatGPT spat out using a basic prompt, you might be missing out of opportunities without even realising it.
What a High-Impact Mining Resume Should Really Do
– Tell a Clear Story
Who you are, what you bring, and why you’re the right fit for the role. Your resume should speak directly to your experience and strengths.
– Match the Job Advertisement
The information they need to see on your resume is listed in the company’s job advertisement. If those skills are not on your resume, in the eyes of the Recruiter and the systems, you do not have what they’re looking for.
– Show Results, Not Just Tasks
Were you Step-up Supervisor/ Superintendent? Have you improved safety outcomes? Suggested cost-saving initiatives? Mentioning impact builds trust with Hiring Managers.
On the tools, or in the office? You Still Need a Resume That Works for You
Whether you’re on the tools, or in the office, your mining resume should help you stand out for the right reasons. The Recruiter should feel excited to be passing your resume to the Hiring Manager, and the Hiring Manager should want to jump to interview you. If it’s been years since your last resume update, or you’ve change roles internally, or you’re just not stoked with your current resume, now’s the time to get your resume sorted. You deserve a resume you’re proud to apply with.
Stay ready, So You Don’t Have to Get Ready
The best opportunities often come without warning – through referrals, conversations, on site, or a sudden opening on another crew. Don’t wait until you’re under pressure to get your resume sorted. Keep your resume updated regularly.
I specialise in writing professional resumes and cover letters for people who are already working in mining. I am an ex-mining Recruiter. I’ve lived and worked in the Pilbara. We are a FIFO family – I get it.
Book Your Resume Update with a Mining Resume Writer.
Cheers to your mining career,
Jasmin
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