The Biggest Mistake I See With Mining Resumes (And How to Avoid It)

The Biggest Mistake I See With Mining Resumes (And How to Avoid It)

 

One of the most common mistakes I see as a Mining Resume Writer?

 

You’re waiting too long to update your resume. People only update their resume when they’re urgently applying.

By that stage, you’re trying to remember:

  • Site names from 3 years ago
  • Shutdowns you were on
  • Expiry dates for your tickets
  • The size of the team you managed

It’s stressful, and it’s easy to miss important details that could cost you the job,

 

How to Avoid a Last-Minute Resume Update Panic

 -Keep Notes

Track the gear you’ve worked on, the departments you’ve worked with, the initiatives you proposed. Use the notes section on your phone if you need to.

-Review whenever it’s time for your performance review

Set a calendar reminder to do a quick resume review to make sure it’s always up-to-date and ready to go.

-Book a Professional Resume Update

You may not need a complete rewrite, so the Resume Confidence Audit may be right for you so you can catch an outdated format, missed information, and ways to improve it.

 

In Mining, Timing is Everything

Recruiters often need people fast. The difference between getting shortlisted to be sent to the Hiring Manager or not, could come down to how quickly you respond with a strong, up-to-date resume. 

Referrals, sudden step-up role opening on the other crew, or even casual chats with someone on site in another department can lead to unexpected job leads – if you’re prepared.

 

Stay One Step Ahead – With a Ready-to-Go Resume

Don’t wait until you need an updated resume. Book your mining resume update or your Resume Confidence Audit now, so when the opportunity knocks, you’re already at the door.

If you’re new here, I am an ex-mining Recruiter. I’ve lived and worked in the Pilbara, and we are a FIFO family – I get it. I specialise in writing resumes for people who are already working in mining. Head to my website to see if I am the right Mining Resume Writer for you.

Cheers to your mining career,

Jasmin

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