This is the second article focused on opportunities for expats within the worldwide Mining sector. Part 1 focused on the benefits, as well as the pros and cons of working as an expat. In this second part, Lucy Donald, Director… Read more »
The word “expat” can conjure up vivid images of adventure and excitement – there is something exhilarating about the thought of uprooting from the familiar and moving to a new place, learning a new language and experiencing a new culture…. Read more »
I so often have frustrated job seekers contacting me wanting to know why when they have a degree, or in some cases more than one degree, can they not get a job driving trucks on a mine or as a… Read more »
I have had numerous requests from tradesman wanting to work in Canada as to what the Red Seal (the inter-provincial standards red seal program) is, and how it affects tradesmen in their profession. The Red Seal was established in 1959 and represents… Read more »
Mercer’s Cost of Living survey is taken in March of every year. According to Wikipedia, the way it works, is that the survey covers 214 cities around the world, where it measures the comparative cost of over 200 items in… Read more »
Wanting a job in mining? Why not? With salaries in mining ranging up to 60% higher than those in other industries in some regions, is not surprising that so many people have decided they want a job in the mines…. Read more »
I have had many inquiries from students studying Geology, or those considering studying Geology, wanting to know whether it is worth their while doing a Masters, once they have completed their Bachelors in Geology. From what I can see, a Masters in… Read more »
