FAQS & RESOURCES

CANDIDATE FAQS

Permanent Candidates

  • Do you charge for finding me a new role?

    No, we don’t charge you for helping you to find a new role. All the support we give you is free, because we’re paid by your prospective employer.

  • I have used agencies before and they never got back to me. Why are you different?

    We treat everyone the way we want to be treated ourselves, which means that we always do the right thing. We do what we say we will and we’re good to work with.

  • I resigned from my role and my employer made me a counter offer with more money. What do I do?

    Have a think about why you wanted to leave in the first place. If you’ve outgrown your role, more money will only keep you so long if the role isn’t going to change.

  • Will my resume ever be sent to companies without my consent?

    Never. We always seek your permission before sending your resume to a client.

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

    We 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

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

    Most of our international temps are on working holiday visas – visit www.immi.gov.au/immigration to find out the current details.

  • How do I register with your agency?

    Send your resume to our temp team and we’ll get in touch to arrange a time for you to register with us.

  • How will I need to dress for interview?

    We always recommend putting your best foot forward by suiting up or wearing the best that you can afford. Our Job Seekers section also has some helpful information on succeeding at interview.

  • How much time should I set aside for interview?

    You’ll need about an hour.

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

    You will need to give us the BSB, account number and account name of your Australian bank account, superannuation fund details, and your Australian Tax File Number.

  • Do I get paid for holidays and public holidays?

    Not usually. Under the Award you are only paid for the hours you work.

  • What day do I get paid?

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

  • When do I have to submit my timesheets?

    Every Friday, using our online timesheet system.

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

    We recruit for a broad range of industries, and are always looking for experienced business support, government, tech, legal support, accounting, finance, sales, marketing, communications and client services people.

CANDIDATE RESOURCES

Our candidate resource centre is your one-stop shop for everything you need to help land your dream job!  Just click the links below for our helpful guides.

HELPFUL BLOGS TO AID YOUR JOB SEARCH

Group photo Cox Purtell team at lunch
By Jade Kytic February 4, 2026
Culture isn’t a buzzword. Learn how intentional workplace culture shapes behaviour, performance and employee experience.
Photo of two women shaking hands
By Megan Wood January 20, 2026
Blog about January and the first 90 days of the year and how best to handle your recruitment and its importance.
magnifying glass with newspaper job ads
By Cox Purtell January 5, 2026
Topics on finding talent in 2026.
Red envelope with Christmas décor surrounding it
By Beatrice Chreseson December 13, 2025
Blog article on what a recruiter would want for Christmas, best case scenario.
office workers in Christmas Hats
By Rupert Turner December 7, 2025
Blog article on what the job market is doing over Christmas, and how it can be a good time.
two men smiling looking at an iPad
By Jason Pretorius November 27, 2025
Blog article on recruiters and how they use tech language and that they should speak it well considering they recruit for these roles.
women with headphones smiling and looking at a laptop screen
By Cox Purtell November 18, 2025
How temp staff can help teams during a busier period like Christmas.
women on the phone while writing on a notepad.
By Zoe Rogers November 4, 2025
Blog article on the importance of picking up the phone when you are job hunting.
Group of people holding hands in a circle in a happy matter.
By Amy Colton October 21, 2025
Blog article on human connection, the importance of seeing others in real life. Especially when it comes to work.
Photo of the invite for our AI event October 2025.
By Craig Nel October 13, 2025
Blog on our AI event in October 2025.

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