Thanks for your detailed post Flying Bear - that kind of advice really helps. Within the next twelve months finances and a few other things permitting I plan on doing the drive through the Pilbara/Kimberley/NT/FNQ myself with a stack of resumes (and a well-stocked iPod!). My only question is this - as a CP yourself, is a 'drive through' where you are based enough to help or do you prefer prospective employees to be based in your location for a longer period of time?