Question 1

What is Hire Refinery?

Accepted Answer

Hire Refinery is an AI-powered career co-pilot that optimises your CV for ATS, generates tailored cover letters, prepares you for interviews, optimises your LinkedIn profile, and tracks your job applications.

Question 2

How does the AI CV optimizer work?

Accepted Answer

Paste your CV and a job description, and the AI compares them, produces an ATS-optimised tailored CV, scores your match, identifies missing keywords, and suggests improvements.

Question 3

Is there a free plan?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the Free plan includes 3 CV scans, 2 cover letters, and limited access to all tools. Pro unlocks unlimited usage, priority processing, and follow-up reminders for R149/month.

Question 4

Will the CV optimizer get my CV past ATS filters?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The AI rewrites your CV to include the keywords and formatting that applicant tracking systems (ATS) look for, and gives you an ATS score so you can see exactly how well you match the job.

Question 5

Can Hire Refinery help me apply for jobs in South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Hire Refinery is built for South African job seekers — optimise your CV, generate cover letters, and prepare for interviews for roles anywhere in South Africa, from junior to executive level.

Question 6

How fast is the cover letter generator?

Accepted Answer

Seconds. Enter your CV, the job details, and your preferred tone, and you get a personalised, ready-to-send cover letter you can edit, copy, or download as a PDF.

Question 7

How does LinkedIn optimization work?

Accepted Answer

Paste your LinkedIn profile text and a target role, and the AI rewrites your headline, about section, and experience with recruiter-friendly keywords that lift your visibility in LinkedIn search.

Question 8

Can it help me prepare for a specific interview?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The interview prep tool builds likely questions, technical prompts, and STAR-format answer frameworks from your CV and the role, so you walk in confident and ready.