FIFO Series - Everything you need to know
This video series covers topics such as:
-How & where to apply for FIFO roles
- How to make your resume stand out
- Tickets & Licences
- Medical & Physical Exams
- What to pack for your first swing
- First Day
- Unspoken Rules
- VISAS & Sponsorship's
- My routine
- Purpose and goal setting
- Salaries/rosters
- Professional CV builder
and more!!
This is all information I have gathered over 1 year of working FIFO in the mines of Western Australia. Videos will be added as I learn more so be sure to keep updated.
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Episode 1 - FIFO Introduction
Welcome! I know this will help you and I wish you all the best.
If you have any questions flick me a message on instagram or by email via [email protected]
Enjoy!
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Episode 2 - How and where to apply for a fifo job
FIFO recruitment agencies:
-https://www.w1nw1n.com.au
-https://www.techforce.com.au/Registered Training organisations:
-https://saferight.com.auJob platforms:
-https://www.seek.com.au (recommended option)
-Jora jobs
-Linked in
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Episode 3 - CV/ Resume
Use https://www.w1nw1n.com.au services for professional help
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Episode 4 - Professional CV builder!
Use these services for a professional CV and support to help you gain your first FIFO job
They have packages to help you out pre, during and post FIFO. Definitely recommend
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Episode 5 - Working holiday Visa
Follow this link https://stan.store/calmcilwaine to access all the information on visa's.
or
Head to Cal Mcilwaine's tiktok page and he covers this topic extensively
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Episode 6 -Overview of tickets, trades, qualifications
Here are the basic tickets to get into FIFO and the rough cost
Make sure they are an RTO (Registered training organisation)
I used Saferight
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Episode 7 - Interview preparation
To help you stand out in your interview use these tips:
- Well presented (clean shaven, nice outfit etc)
- Sell yourself to these people, be confident in your skills and experience
-Give examples of how you hold safety to a high standard -
Episode 8 - Pre-employment medical
Summary of what is involved in the medical assessment.
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Episode 9 - Salaries/ Rosters
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Episode 10 - First day at work
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Episode 11 - Routine - Why it's important to have one
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Episode 12 - Untold FIFO rules
I am a firm believer that as long as you are respectful you should be fine
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Episode 13 - Purpose and goal setting
Do not miss this important step as it'll help you overcome any challenge you face!!
I am a firm believe in this exercise so I urge you to do it
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Episode 14 - What to pack for your first swing