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ResumeGenius

4.5

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Resume Genius was established in 2009 to help Americans make resumes and cover letters faster. The business has since transformed into a leading online resource for job seekers across the globe. With a professional resume builder that leverages AI technology, resume writing and formatting guides, plus hundreds of free resume templates, Resume Genius provides every resource and tool you need to earn more interviews and land better jobs.

Learn how to use our software for free here:
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ResumeGenius Reviews Summary

The company has established a strong reputation for its user-friendly resume-building platform, which is praised for its intuitive design, effective templates, and time-saving capabilities. Many customers express satisfaction with the polished results and helpful prompts that enhance their resumes. However, concerns regarding the transparency of pricing practices are prevalent, with some users feeling misled by the marketing of free access. Additionally, issues with customization options and the accuracy of information fetched have been noted. Overall, while the service is highly regarded for its quality and ease of use, addressing pricing clarity could further enhance customer trust.

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New York
1 review
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Advertised as free on a Google search and only after spending time on formatting a resume was I informed it would cost money to save/download my resume. Not impressed!

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Date of experience: September 24, 2021
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over a year old

Hello, we are deeply sorry to see your rating towards us. We always want our customers to have the best possible experience with our products or services, and we would love to see if we can find a way to make that happen so please be on the lookout for a private message to obtain your account details.

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Connecticut
3 reviews
0 helpful votes
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The ads all say a free resume builder, but neglects to tell you that you have to pay $2.95 in order to download the resume you just spent over an hour designing.

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Date of experience: September 24, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

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Resume Genius

Arizona
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Didn't realize I had to pay for it so hopefully this resume gets me a job

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

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Ohio
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Website said it was free then charged after completed

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

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Resume Genius

Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Reliable, and quick
September 24, 2021

Reliable, and quick. Did it at my job while working

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you for sharing, it’s awesome to know how pleased you are with how everything turned out.

Have a great day.
Resume Genius

Florida
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Didn't know the template I chose required payment.

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Hello, we are deeply sorry to see your rating towards us. We always want our customers to have the best possible experience with our products or services, and we would love to see if we can find a way to make that happen so please be on the lookout for a private message to obtain your account details.

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New Mexico
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was a little difficult to go back and then the screens changed

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

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Canada
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Had to scroll back to edit
September 24, 2021

Had to scroll back to edit- the edit button didn't work on the chosen template.

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

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Resume Genius

Oregon
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
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When it says free resume builder but the resume isn't free at the end, that's a scam my guys

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

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Illinois
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It definitely helped me to stand out!
September 23, 2021

It definitely helped me to stand out! I got amazing feedback

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

Have a great day.
Resume Genius

New York
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It was quick and easy
September 23, 2021

It was quick and easy. Being able to choose from their already available phrases made everything so fast.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

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Alabama
1 review
0 helpful votes
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No points for people who work in rope access or stage rigging

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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It seemingly was an easier experience than I realized!

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

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Colorado
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great and was perfect for what I wanted in order to create a resume

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

Have a great day.
Resume Genius

Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Stop advertising free and then at the end you have to pay.

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Hello, we are deeply sorry to see your rating towards us. We always want our customers to have the best possible experience with our products or services, and we would love to see if we can find a way to make that happen so please be on the lookout for a private message to obtain your account details.

Thank you!

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Texas
1 review
0 helpful votes
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How is it free if you have to pay to get the resume?

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

Have a great day.
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Oklahoma
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Great experience!
September 23, 2021

Great experience! I love the various format offerings and immediate edit capability.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

Have a great day.
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Georgia
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Whenever something says free please do not ask for a payment!

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Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we are always open to new suggestions on ways we can improve, and your feedback helps us do just that!

Have a great day.
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California
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Easy to use, but the provided information regarding the breadth of customization and other available features (e.g. Cover letter generation, pro advice) is too limited.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

Have a great day.
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Texas
1 review
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Great!
September 23, 2021

Great! I have been looking for a template to help with my resume writing.

Date of experience: September 23, 2021
Alexandra M. — ResumeGenius Rep
over a year old

Thank you, we truly appreciate your feedback, happy customers make our days brighter.

Have a great day.
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