The following paper outlines the types of employment immediately available to graduates following their university degree, a discussion on mine manager requirements, mentions career advancement and time frames to achieve this as well as providing some key information regarding student vacation work._x000D_
The author hopes to educate present graduates, as well as inform students of characteristics to develop the most opportunities in life._x000D_
FORMAL CITATION:Price, R, 2006. The solid foundation of a career, in Proceedings New Leaders' 2006, pp 31-34 (The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy: Melbourne).