Permanent Candidates

1. Do you charge for finding me a new role?
2. I have used agencies before and they never got back to me, why are you different?
3. I resigned from my role and my employer made me a counter offer with much more money, what do I do?
4. Will my resume ever be sent to companies without my consent?
5. What are the advantages of applying for jobs through an agency?

Temporary Candidates

1. What type of visa do I require to work in Australia?
2. How do I register with your agency?
3. How will I need to dress for interview?
4. How much time should I set aside for interview?
5. What do I need to arrange so you can pay me?
6. Do I get paid for holidays and public holidays?
7. What day do I get paid?
8. When do I have to submit timesheets?
9. What experience do I need to work as a temp for Cox Purtell?

Permanent Candidates

1. Do you charge for finding me a new role?

No, there is no fee associated with assisting you find a new role.

2. I have used agencies before and they never got back to me, why are you different?

Cox Purtell consultants operate with Honesty, Integrity and Respect in all our dealings, we treat people like we would want to be treated ourselves.  A testament to our candidate care is the amount of referrals we get from candidates we have worked with in the past.

3. I resigned from my role and my employer made me a counter offer with much more money, what do I do?

Always think about why you wanted to leave in the first instance.  If you had outgrown role, the offer of more money will only keep you in the role for another few months. While you may get a few extra dollars the role  content will remain the same.

4. Will my resume ever be sent to companies without my consent?

Never, we would always seek your permission before sending you resume to a client.

5. What are the advantages of applying for jobs through an agency?

We can negotiate on your behalf, keep you informed of any new jobs on the market and provide advice and support through the whole process.

Temporary Candidates

1. What type of visa do I require to work in Australia?

A working holiday visa which entitles you to work and travel for one year in Australia.

2. How do I register with your agency?

Send your resume to our temp team outlining your skills and background and we will arrange a time for you to interview and skills test.

3. How will I need to dress for interview?

You should always attend interview in suit making sure you present in a neat and tidy fashion at all times.

4. How much time should I set aside for interview?

You need to set aside at approximately 1 hour as you will fill out a registration form, complete basic skills testing interview with one of our consultants.

5. What do I need to arrange so you can pay me?

You need to set up a bank account and obtain a tax file number.

6. Do I get paid for holidays and public holidays?

No, under the award you get paid for the hours you work.

7. What day do I get paid?

Every Monday, so depending on who you bank with you should have access to your pay on Monday or Tuesday.

8. When do I have to submit timesheets?

You need to submit a time sheet signed by you and the client by close of business on Friday.

9. What experience do I need to work as a temp for Cox Purtell?

Cox Purtell provide experienced office professionals to a broad range of industries, therefore we seek experienced office staff. 

Some of the roles we recruit are, Receptionists, Secretaries, Personal Assistants, Executive Assistants, Administration Assistants, Data Entry clerks, Marketing and Human Resources Assistants to name a few.