Category Archives: Interview Advice

Hire Power’s “The Resource” | January 2021 | The Kickstart Edition

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Hello all! To those whom we have not had a chance to speak to personally in January, we wish you and your families every success and good health in 2021. Our year has kicked off at warp speed and our mailboxes overfloweth with CV’s from applicants at every level (thanks to the negative effects of […]

Help on How to Ace Your Interview!

“You’re just gonna wing it?” you say… I think not! There is an art to “ace-ing” an interview. I know this because I’ve been interviewing candidates every day for the last 25 years! Our team of highly skilled and experienced Recruitment Consultants offer tailor-made, one-on-one coaching sessions for everyone from the C-Suite and Specialist levels […]

5 Reasons to Partner with an Experienced Executive Search Firm

“Hire Power differs from most traditional recruitment agencies in its view and orientation when it comes to the Talent Acquisition Process.” Written by Jeannine Dickie We took an intentional step away from the traditional type of transactional recruitment models several years ago and moved to a far more consultative model of supporting our client’s’ HR […]

The Effects of Working From Home Under SA CoVid19 Lockdown

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“I can’t come now. I’m on [another] ZOOM call!” South Africa recruiters share their recent experiences – can you relate?   RECRUITMENT CONSULTANT – Port Elizabeth & Surrounds Kirsty-May Geyser gives her point of view Walking a fine line between her work, studies and domestic duties. “In the days leading up to the Covid-19 national […]

Are you a Corona Couch-Slouch?

Don’t be a Couch-Slouch!  Use this time wisely. Hire Power is not just a Recruitment firm, but we also offer a 360-degree turnkey HR solution.  Be that clever candidate who uses this time to detox their CV and LinkedIn profile. Be that HR-savvy employer who takes practical measures to realign their company’s organisational structure and […]

HOW TO Tips: 12 Typical Interview Questions

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Hire Power Interview tips: the below interview tips and questions will help you establish what to expect and how to answer! What are your best personality/character traits i.e. Strengths? What are your worst characteristics i.e. Weakness or areas of development In the Workplace: What motivates you to perform well? Give an example. What demotivates you? […]

HOW TO Tips 101 – Preparing for the INTERVIEW

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Five easy steps to remember This is not rocket science, but you can’t believe how many applicants get this wrong! Be prepared – have an up-to-date, correct and comprehensive, hard copy CV on hand. (Don’t forget your supporting documentation). Take along the original and a copy of each of these documents – ID, Driver’s License, […]