Superannuation is the primary means by which Australians save for retirement.  While enjoying any benefits of good investment may seem to be in the distant future, your future self will undoubtedly be thankful for any improvements you may make to your investment strategy. Here are answers to a few of the most commonly asked superannuation questions. Are you eligible for superannuation? If you are over 18 years old and earning more than $450 a month

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I think I speak for a lot of people when I say that I have never liked phone interviews. Unfortunately for me and everyone in the same boat, an increasing number of employers are now conducting first round interviews over the phone. Phone interviewing has therefore become an essential skill.  The following advice may assist in guiding you through a skype or phone interview. Schedule a time that works for you It is more than

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The importance of written communication cannot be underestimated. Grammatical errors have the potential to undermine the application of even the strongest candidate. If you want to give yourself the best chance of landing your dream job, it’s time to brush up on your grammar and double check any written communication between yourself and a potential employer. Below are a few of the most common grammatical errors that I have come across during my time in

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Jackson Recruitment Services was founded in 1989. I am often asked if it’s difficult to keep up with all the change and development that occurs in the industry. The honest answer is that I have always learnt to adapt – I jumped on the bandwagon when LinkedIn became a tool for recruitment and parted with my original recruitment database when I was told that ‘the cloud’ was the future. As long as I have some

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