yeah, I'm that desperate.

**Ibrahim** · 01-10-2013, 09:43

Originally Posted by Lemur

This may not be the world's best advice, but: Grab a job. Any job, even if unrelated to your field. For reasons unknown to mortals, employers are much more keen on hiring a person who is employed than unemployed.

You might want to draw the line at, say, fast food, but that's about it. Show employers that you're doing something worthwhile with your time, even if it's packing boxes in a warehouse.

already doing that: I reference that in a few lines earlier (about Krogers).

**Tuuvi** · 01-10-2013, 23:05

I've heard that the employers of low-skill jobs don't like to hire college graduates because they expect higher pay and won't stick around as long.

I have a friend that used to work at Wal-Mart, he said one day some middle-aged professional that had lost his job because of the economy turned in his resume, and the manager tossed it in the trash without even looking at it.

So I guess you could try leaving your college education off of your application, and see if that helps.

**Fragony** · 01-11-2013, 07:42

Originally Posted by Tuuvi

I've heard that the employers of low-skill jobs don't like to hire college graduates because they expect higher pay and won't stick around as long.

I have a friend that used to work at Wal-Mart, he said one day some middle-aged professional that had lost his job because of the economy turned in his resume, and the manager tossed it in the trash without even looking at it.

So I guess you could try leaving your college education off of your application, and see if that helps.

True, overqualified

**aimlesswanderer** · 01-11-2013, 22:30

I think we are still short of geologists due to our mining boom, though the jobs are normally in the middle of nowhere. Often fly in for a month, have 2 weeks off kind of jobs. Have you tried jobs in Canada? I think there is a fair amount of mining going on there.

Though moving out here would be quite a radical step, the pay is good.

Have you tried ringing companies directly?

Do you have good references, either from previous employers or lecturers?

It is hard to get a good job unless you have good connections or are really good/in high demand. I can only suggest persistence, following up applications by ringing (multiple times), and registering with recruitment agents. The first one is often the most difficult. Everyone wants experience, but few are willing to give it to you in the first place...

**Ibrahim** · 01-12-2013, 00:38

that's Good, but I need a company from Down under that will actually take in entry level geologists: I haven't found any there. I have already done all the other things you suggest, but it doesn't seem to help one way or another.

**aimlesswanderer** · 01-13-2013, 06:34

Hmm, well I'm afraid I don't know any more I'm afraid.

**Papewaio** · 01-16-2013, 01:32

When I graduated in Exploration Geophysics oil price was down and gold was going below $300 dollars an ounce. 90% of exploration staff were layed off.

I still got work because i parlayed my farm life experience into practical field work.

Short Term:
So be prepared to take an entry level exploration job.
Your language skills may make it easier to work in the ME.
Get fit. I mean seriously fit. I spent 2hrs a day, 6 days a week in the gym between exploration contracts. Make sure you can hike for 10-12 hrs.
Send your resume and what you are looking for to all the usual suspects. Ie Rio Tinto, BHP, Schlumberger and the little exploration outfits. Email, cold call, visit their offices.
Look at even non-geo mining jobs as fillers as it will show industry interest.
Use seek.com.au

Long Term:
With your earnings pay off the debts. Mining is cyclical. In the down periods use your cash reserves to get educated.