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When the decision has been made to seek a new contract or permanent role, people often send their resume to as many agencies as possible, thinking it is the most effective way to secure their next role.

Submitting your resume to multiple agencies may seem like a good idea, but it can dramatically decrease your chance of getting employment. Too many times Clients receive the same resume from numerous agencies which begs the question, “Do you know where your resume is being sent?”

Resumes that work

The one thing that many people do not consider when applying for a job is; how many other applications am I possibly competing with? The answer is often surprisingly large, so how do you make a resume work?

The first thing is to realise that the primary purpose of your resume/CV is to get you an interview.

An exploration drill rig for MMG Rosebery has completed the deepest exploration hole in Tasmania's rich mining history. The hole, located on the surface of Mt Black, above the mine, was drilled by a 12-man crew from drilling contractor Boart Longyear.

The drill hole reached a depth of 2,584 metres on May 5 2010. The rig is now drilling some offshoot holes to the west. These will be completed in about a month.

Every day we are asked commonly themed questions about misperceptions in the recruitment and resources sectors by contacts, clients or contractors. 

Agents have historically been likened to door-to-door sales people, promoting the longstanding stereotype that we do as little as possible to be rewarded with big fees or commissions. 

Yes, there is a talent shortage and yes, we are desperate to have you but, that doesn’t mean you can sit back and expect the offers to roll in. Even if you are what we call in recruitment, an “Underwater Basket Weaver”, you still need to impress at interview.

On 22 July we wrote a summary of the Government’s National Resources Sector Employment Taskforce report (http://www.theresourcechannel.com.au/blog/61500-new-jobs-2015-report) which detailed around 61,500 new operational jobs required to construct and operate the significant number of projects either underway or planned.

“The Ultimate Dream Job”. That perfect, once in a lifetime opportunity that matches your talents, experience and aspirations. It seems we are always on the lookout for this golden offer, but how do you actually make it happen?

Teagan Criddle, Manager of Integrated Services at Energy Resourcing recently spoke to Oil and Gas Australia about securing your dream role.

Here’s the thing.  Typically, resource sector companies don’t start their recruitment planning until projects are approved.

In a mining industry-first, a number of major projects in Queensland are doing things differently.

Simply, they are asking for your feedback – and they want to hear from those who have experience in the industry and those that haven’t....but would love the chance.