Why should you go through an Agency?
Over the years we have had many candidates ask “Why should we go through an agency? We can do it ourselves! It’s not that difficult!”
Yes, one can source tutoring or au pairing work themselves, however have you ever thought about the dangers of doing so?
In this article, we will focus on the dangers as well as the benefits of going through TutorBox as opposed to attempting to fend for yourself.
Dangers of NOT going through an agency:
- False Identities: In this day and age, is someone really who they say they are? There has been a drastic increase in horror stories relating to human-trafficking, money scams etc. You never know who your potential client is and what their true intentions may be.
- Potential clients may request identifying documentation to be sent. Once again, their intentions may not be the same as yours. Identity theft is real!
- There is no protection should anything occur with a client. It is your word against theirs.
- For example, should you not receive payment for duties carried out or should a client insist you carry out duties which are not in your job description, who do you turn to?
- Lack of a formal contract (drawn up by a lawyer and labour consultant) protecting you.
- Lack of support and guidance from experienced individuals, such as an agency. Thus, you may make the incorrect choices which do not fit your current career needs.
- You open yourself up to victimisation or discrimination, especially if you choose to advertise yourself on social media.
Benefits of coming through TutorBox:
- We ensure that our clients are who they say they are.*
- We go through strict processes to ensure that our candidates are protected. Our first point of call is always a telephonic conversation with all clients. During this interaction, we ask pertinent questions to gain further insight into their enquiry. Thereafter, they are then required to submit in-depth documentation before we advertise the position to our candidates.
- We act as the ‘middle-man’ in assisting all candidates to find a best-fit job. We are here to listen to your unique career requirements and assist you to the best of our abilities.
- Majority of the administrative processes are completed on your behalf. All we need from you is your CV, Matric Certificate and contactable references.
- Should you be a successful candidate, we take your submitted information and compile a concise and easy-to-follow CV in order to create objectivity when it is sent through to our clients.
- Should a client request a Police Clearance to be conducted, TutorBox does this on your behalf at the cost of TutorBox and/or the client.
- We aim to create a long-lasting relationship with all of our candidates. We have your best-interests in mind, thus we aim to act as more than just an agency but rather a support system as well.
- There is a formal contract drawn up for each of our candidates. This is done by the agency together with our lawyer and labour consultant.
- You also have access to our labour consultant should the need arise.
- You will be working with a reputable team with 14 years of amazing service behind their names.
- Your experience with TutorBox will be beneficial on your CV.
- We can provide in-depth references for future employers.
- Our clients know that our candidates go through an intense vetting process. They will know that you are of a high calibre and will be more inclined to offer the position to you as opposed to another candidate from another agency or someone who is advertising independently.
- Should you require training, we have the solutions for you. Whether it be First-Aid courses or CV writing and Study Skills courses for your own personal development we have contacts who can assist you.
Should you be interested in making a difference in someone else’s life through au pairing or tutoring, think about how we can assist you in your personal growth and how you can benefit from coming through TutorBox. Please contact TutorBox on 011 450 4528 or email us at admin@tutorbox.co.za
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*To the best of our ability we try our very best.