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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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It was a surprise, since the review until the final version. I see myself differently now and I will be much more confidant on my next interview.
So glad I decided to invest in my future! I hardly recognised myself from my new CV. It was all true, just in "employer-speak". And my writer, Sarah, was just lovely! And so quick! Would definitely, highly recommend you do it if you're not sure!
Suggestions offered were very clear, enlightening and useful. Already applied them to my CV and it definitely comes across better.
I thought my writer (Cheryl) did well to turn my experiences, accomplishments and my skills into a more concise/comprehensive format. The CV template was visually well laid out to get it past ATS. The cover letter also complemented the CV much better and in a way that gives a glance. She also considered my comments within the allotted time and gave me further suggestions for adding future skills/competencies to my CV. I would highly recommend if you're tired of getting the same old automated rejections instead of getting more responses/interviews straight away. Thank you TopCV.
Came back with a lot of useful information regarding my CV and all at no cost, will seriously consider having a professional look over my CV as it will open up further opportunities for me that have to date been denied me
Sent my CV for review, however I was a little sceptical of such services. The feedback though was pretty good and I could see where they were coming from on most points noted.
Please stay away from this company. They have no competences to write a CV and they won't refund you for the poor job they deliver.
They literally re-wrote my CV mentioning a number of skills and responsibilities that I don't have, they even made up roles I never covered. They basically copy-paste CVs, they have no idea of what they're doing. On top of that they fill the CV with buzz words that add no value and actually sound beyond ridiculous.
I'll try to get my money back, but please STAY AWAY from this people, they just want to rip you off.
If I could give this review ZERO stars, I would. DO NOT USE TOP CV! Read their Ts & Cs carefully - they do not give refunds, even if they do not deliver on completing your CV to an acceptable standard. Buyer beware! Most of the top reviews are for their CV assessment, not their actually CV writing service.
First off, they submitted at least 8 drafts of my CV over about 3 months, although their package promises a CV within 2 weeks time. Throughout the whole process there were continual lags in communication, and me having to continually chase them to get an update. During the 3 months, I was assigned to two different writers, who were supposedly experts in my field. I don't even know how this could be possible, as all drafts given to me had extensive grammatical errors, and did not make sense. These "writers" obviously had no idea what I actually do for a living, not do they know proper English. They continually made extremely poor choices of language and context, I'm not even a writer and I could honestly say I could have done a better job.
Even with continual extensive communication (notes, links, revisions) with them, they have never delivered a single usable version of my CV to me EVER. The cherry on top of this whole fiasco, is that they have refused to refund the £99 I paid for this service and left me with nothing usable. Money wasted.
It's obvious that they use some sort of standard template, just tweaking bits and bobs to make it "personalised". I can echo the review below me: "Unbelievably, bad job, and extremely frustrating experience." I'll add to this by saying that this company are a bunch of fraudster, scam artists who lure you in with a CV analysis, but never deliver on the final product. Shame on you TOP CV!
Got assigned a non English speaker as a CV writer. I spent hours amending the first draft to highlight the mistakes only to have to do the same on the second. Blanked when asking for a refund. Calls cost extra unsurprisingly they prefer to deal/communicate over email
DON'T USE TopCV!
I tried their revised CV with their own ATS (software to scan CVs) and it came out a completely wrong profile...
I immediately asked the assigne reviewer to modify the CV in order to have the proper job profile coming out but she disappeared...
I woudl not suggest anyone to use TopCV services
The most horrendous experience ever with this company, BE WARNED they steal your money - I sent my decent CV over to them thinking i would get a professional service.
Well all they did was cut and copied my CV! And added a few different words in, oh and the main thing for them was to reduce it down to 2 pages!
Waste of £130 feeling very sore, have disputed it but as you can imagine they will give nothing back, i went to my credit card company to dispute it and they then said we will give you 50% back if you cancel it and get the credit card company to send a mail to confirm this. The credit card company stated that they would not do this - so hence I am still out of pocket with nothing more than what I had initially - their CV is just unusable - so so disappointing.
Moral of this, DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ITS A RIP OFF!
I paid 189 Euros for the CV package. This includes feedback and criticism on my CV where I can cooperate with the "expert" to create a CV that would reach industry standards. The feedback period is 2 weeks long and we talked back and forth over email. At the end of the 2 weeks, the CV didn't include everything I asked for. I reached out to customer care and they told me the 2 week feedback period was over and the expert can no longer help me with me CV. I asked for a refund because i was displeased with the outcome and they refused. I literally paid a huge chunk off my bank account for this. DISGUSTING!
Definitely value for money - very quick response to my enquiry and my CV was updated and returned before the advised deadline. Communication was excellent throughout.
TopCV helped me to update my old resume which is way too old fashioned. They guided me on this very well and also highlighted my key successes way better than I expressed in the old version. Thank you very much team.
Quick, professional, trustful and very helpful service. Appreciated. For all who are not native English speakers I highly recommend it. I got brand new CV and also nice cover letter.
Amazing insights - very helpful in one's professional development. Thank you!
Superbly done Job. Launched the use immediately. I would recommend this to pals in need of a brand new CV outlook.
I have very good experience with TooCV. I'm satisfied with way they work - focus on details and personal case, the consultancy and recommendations are valuable.
What an awful experience!. How could I be so stupid to part with money for this scam!. I wish I had read the reviews on here first.
I wanted a fresh pair of 'expert' eyes to look at my CV as I hadn't updated the format for a while and wanted it more edited and stronger. The first draft came and straight away realised this company wasn't legitimate, It was shocking!.
TOPCV promise to match with an expert writer in your 'region' and with experience in your industry. This is complete rubbish. My writer was obviously in the U.S. and I am in the U. K. and he obviously had no experience in my industry, not to mention al the grammatical errors and bad sentence structure. I asked to change writer but asked them to confirm that they can fullfuill their promise of a match in my region and industry but they never answered this. I then asked for a refund. Which they refused. I eventually got half money back which I realise from reading other reviews on here that this was a result as most seem to get nothing back. They are only interested in taking your money.
Please don't fall for this scam. They are taking advantage of good people that only want to better themselves by having a stronger CV. TOPCV are not capable of doing this for you.
The good reviews on here are ridiculous and obviously fake. If you keep scrolling down you see many more reviews like mine.
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

