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TopCV writes and analyzes more CVs and LinkedIn profiles than any other service through their network of experienced writers.
The company has garnered mixed feedback regarding its CV writing services. Positive aspects include effective communication from some writers, professional insights, and a few customers reporting successful job placements after using the service. However, significant concerns revolve around the quality of the final products, with many customers feeling that the CVs were poorly tailored, often generated by AI, and lacking in industry-specific detail. Delays in service delivery and inadequate customer support further exacerbate these issues, leading to a perception of the company as unreliable. Overall, while some clients had satisfactory experiences, a notable number expressed disappointment, suggesting a need for improved service consistency.
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I am very pleased with the content of my CV. Kim was very responsive and kept me informed throughout the process.
Ich war erst skeptisch bin aber noch Fertigstellung des neuen CV begeistert.
Ich würde es jederzeit wieder in Anspruch nehmen. Kann es aus meiner Sicht nur weiterempfehlen.
The rapport, promptness, professionalism were exceptional. The cover letter was A1 work and the CV was right up there, very very good. I was just a bit discouraged with the work as to the LinkedIn as it was mostly (understandably...?) copy-paste of the CV. I don't think being charged for this part of the deal is so justifiable. Yes, I understand the tips provided, although I've seen before, are useful yet with not being able (understandable...) for you to intervene with the profile from your side due to civil rights, eventually, the help about LinkedIn is quite constrained. In general, I'd would definitely recommend your services but would politely inform one that as to LinkedIn support there are constraints to be aware of.
Good Teamwork
New input.new design of the CV.
Very fast conversation.
Change is stressful and looking for your next job after COVID is even more stressful but the way the team handled the engagement, keeping me up to date on progress, delivering within the timelines set, ease of using the site has been a really great experience and would definitely recommend to anyone.
Take the free critique and make the changes yourself. From my experience this is a total con. MS Word has some templates, and Google can provide you with a list of action verbs. These guys won't add much more but will take a good chunk of your cash.
Having read the mixed reviews I was skeptical, but thought it was worth it even if they only helped me address a couple of the sensible recommendations raised in the free critique. Despite, I was genuinely amazed at how terrible this was. In short, I spent a month engaging with two writers to generate something that still didn't address the recommendations from the free critique, and I certainly wouldn't consider submitting with a job application. For the record, my own CV has a 100% success rate on getting an interview, I just knew it could be better, and the critique hit some points I wanted to address. I was suckered in!
My first writer spent the best part of a week literally deleting all of my 16 years management experience, saying that as I was transitioning from the military it was no longer relevant. In two weeks we didn't make much progress at all, the product was significantly worse than the one I initially provided and didn't align to the target jobs. I put the new CV, which contained literally no experience at all - just a list of qualifications and a fictional summary, back through the TopCV critique tool and got an automated response saying it was in the top 4% of CVs - what a joke!
The complaints team was apologetic, and the second writer certainly had a better go at it, but still lacked either the will or ability to address the recommendations in the free critique. Having spent hours responding to drafts over a month I had to draw a line under it and move on.
Key issues from my perspective:
- Lack of interaction & exchange - this didn't provide the collaborative CV development I had hoped. The writers did nothing more than put the information I provided into one of their templates, with the addition of some action verbs. I made sure to respond to each draft with comprehensive comments within a few hours of receipt, but those comments fell on deaf ears.
- Poorly trained & experienced staff - If these guys were professional CV writers then I should be punting for a job as their CEO. I would be amazed if either of my writers had any real experience of recruitment.
- Lack of internal assurance - it was very clear that there was no process of checking the writers work before it was sent back to me. The first writers drafts were riddled with inaccuracies, spelling, and grammar mistakes. His response when I asked him to re-check his work was to ask if I could highlight the errors. Well, if i'm doing that then I have no need for your services as it's quicker to correct them myself as I go.
A long review, but I wanted to offer something I would have appreciated before I wasted my cash and several hours of my life.
If you are looking to obtain a professional written CV, look no further as I can guaranty Top quality, Top professionals and Top customer results!
Many thanks, TopCV to deliver my outstanding CV, Cover Letter and LinkedIn profile, truly appreciated it as I am currently getting jobs offers after updating my CV.
Highly recommended and you will be impressed with their services, well worth the money to land you a prosperous future career! Apply today is my suggestion!
I went through an automatic interview to know more about myself; then, I was put in contact with the writer who did excellent work.
Dear Sir/Madam
The comments on my CV is very technical and detail oriented.
But, there is some questions about this comments. It seems that the editor believe the resume should be short and summary. But I believe the resume should be clear and give enough information.
Best regards
Mian responses very quickily whenever I ask her to amend the work. She gave genuine advice for my CV. I gave 4 stars because I am still waiting for an interview.
Had 3 documents done by TopCV and very impressed with the professional service that I received from them. They were spot on with everything and efficient throughout.
I paid to get the CV, covering letter and LinkedIn profile done. Really impressed with the final copies. After each draft you can say how you feel about them and they'll make the necessary changes. Communication was great and I can't wait to send out my new CV to potential employers
Good suggestions and input from a different point of view helping in understanding the poor presentation of a huge experience.
Thank you the review showed me a lot of what I would otherwise could not have picked.
It points out my problems directly. Although some points I don't agree, I think I should trust the professional.
Very good advice and remarks.
It shows the experience behind the service provided by yourselves.
I would highly recommend this service, It was quick and worked well under instructions. They gave me a time span of 5 days and got the job done in 2 which was impressive. The CV was worded really well.
I felt the need to overhaul after many years. Thanks to Cecilia, it was clearly long overdue.
Looking forward to finding my next role sooner.
Answer: They're a scam - and they'll all rot in hell. I hope our responses here save some other poor souls their hard earned cash. Absolutely appalling service - they're bullies and extortionists at best. A bunch of cheap crooks who cost us our hard earned cash!
Answer: Hi Elena, Great question! Our resume writing process is collaborative between the writer and the client. We use your old resume as a primary source of information, but you will also be able to provide additional details via our questionnaire and in communication with your writer. It's as simple as that! Please let us know if there are any other questions you have. Thanks!
Answer: Don't believe them Tracy! It took them 2 weeks to finally send me something, and it was basically what I had sent them. I complained and they gave my CV to someone else -- with NO rush put on it of course, and 3 weeks later I'm still without my professional CV that is supposed to come with Satisfaction Guaranteed. Only problem is they don't know what that means!
Answer: Easier to ignore an email.
Answer: Hi Phoebe, Great question. In total the process typically takes one to two weeks to get your perfect CV. For more information on our services, please visit: https://www.topcv.co.uk/faq

