Vacation Work

Unfortunately this year I wasn't successful in gaining any vacation work, however the application process was a really good experience and I feel has set me up well for next year. I made it to the interview stage with Xstrata mining but due to needing time off for a family holiday this was unable to go any further. For any first years out there, I highly recommend applying for vacation work within the resources sector and start thinking about applications from June/July onwards. From what I have learnt, if you are successful with a mining company, you will more than likely relocated to the actual site for a 12 week block. More than likely your accommodation will be accounted for by the company and you will be working a roster shift replacing some of the workers who go home for Christmas. As a first year the main idea is to get you accustomed to the site. It would be an amazing experience and I am hoping to be successful with my applications next year.