Promises, Promises: Students, Industry and The New Labour Market

Geology grads mine heated job market Salaries up 44 per cent in three years ?[Geology student] passed up a $100,000-a-year job at a mining company last December when he finished his degree in geology. The 24-year-old Canadian said he?s confident he?ll get a better offer.? Rob Delaney and Stewart Bailey, Calgary Herald, Published: Saturday, March 15, 2008 Massive shortages across the mining industry > Trades and operators are a large component > Technical people are equally hard to find > Students are in an excellent positions to secure exciting jobs > Experience is at a premium. Why?