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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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CVnow has given me a very detailed and accurate critique. That has given me the tools and confidence to craft and submit a CV that will get me noticed and give me the best chance possible.
The critique i received on my CV was to the point and quite harsh. This was definitely a motivating step towards improving my CV and pushing me to explore alternative visual formats and also revise its content.
Overall I found the feedback very useful and relevant with todays hiring employers. Would definitely recommend this website to my friends.
Sent my review in and within 24 hours I had a reply with alot of info on what and where I was going wrong. My CV was too long and had info that just did not need to be on a CV. I was shown how to attract the right employer with the right info needed on a CV. Also they review you CV free of charge then tell you how it can be improved and how something's can be worded better. To good to be true your thinking? Try this company then do as I have spread the word.
Jason Allison
The Free critique that I received from CVNOW enabled me to re-work my old unprofessional CV and make a way better version that it was in the past. Definitely would advise most of the people to listen to their critique.
Thank you CV Now's Katie for the honest critique you provided. Your review comments were an eye opener for me, as I have been using the same CV since I left Uni and just updated each new career progression and thus had lost sight on how my CV had become outed. The comments were tailored directly to my CV. Thanks CVNow and particularly to you, Katie. Maryann OL.
I have not had a reason for needing a CV, so thats why I asked CVNow to help and critique my CV. They were fast, professional, and the tools and advice I got actually exceeded my expectations, and this was just at the free of charge stage. Today's employers have high standards, so if you want honest, creditable advice I would strongly suggest you check them out.
Cvnow offer an excellent, really useful service for job seekers or those looking to firm up their cv. Their free critique is measured and insightful, with a razor sharp focus on any perceived shortcomings along with suggestions for putting them right. I received a reply within the day, which I definitely didn't expect given the depth of the assessment.
They also offer a professional rewrite service although this does cost. But if it helps your cv to stand out in the crowded job market then its well worth the reasonable cost. I plan to make use of this aspect of the service myself.
All in all, highly recommended!
Their answer to my request was very quick and honest. I really felt that the critique was very specific and directed to my needs. They were really professional and at the same time personal. I totally recommend their service, the only reason why I didn't hired their service it's was because of my financial status.
I got in touch with Kate Warren, who was obviously a bot. Despite noticing this I went on and payed the service and after a longer time than what I was promised I received my CV which was not well written at all. I am not a native English speaker and I could spot so many mistakes! Furthermore, the CV was extremly long and I got tired of reading it and I think many hiring mangers as well since I didn't get that many job interviews as they promise.
CVNOW worked hard for me in order to produce a professional, strong, well built CV which reflects me and i am able to support it. New opportunities, wonderful things are ahead... I would like to thank the CVNOW team and especially my writter Gregory!
Very quick and informative, i will definitely be using some of the suggestions.
Pointed out the areas where I could improve the wording.
Great service, and my CV and LinkedIn page have been given a professional and objective overhaul. Highlighting my skills and strengths in a way I would not have been able to do myself. Highly recommend this service. Robert was a great help. Thanks
Excellent no reservations, I would recommend this company to anyone. The CV I got back was so well written
I'm so glad I uploaded my CV to Cvnow. I expected a slow and undetailed response, but I received the exact opposite!
I paid for the full executive package and it was really worth it. I have already had feedback about the vast improvements that the work has done to my CV and linkin page.
What an excellent service. Very quick and very professional. I have used my C. V with excellent results. I would strongly recommend this service
The experience was smooth and I got a review of my resume in a very quick time: that too for free! The site UI for the final report and analysis is amazing and super intuitive. It helped me break down the positives and negatives of my resume and understand how I could make it more optimized for Automated Tracking Systems.
I would pay to have my resume reviewed like this again (even though I did not have to!)
Wendy was amazing! I paid for the best package and got the best service and CV. The CV I got back was so well written and even although I wanted a general CV, it was still was written FOR me and ABOUT me. Thank you!
A nice service and nice people enlightening you about the specific details you've got to add in your CV or just edit. Thus, making you enhance the content of your curriculum vitae and rendering it an insightful, eye-catching, and a professional CV ready to be used.
I fell for the speil of their "professional looking CV review" only to be conned out of £99 for their "An expertly written and keyword-optimised CV that sets you apart". 1st draft, full of spelling and grammatical errors, 2nd draft exactly the same, with none of the errors corrected even after being pointed out. No refund despite company accepting the "An expertly written and keyword-optimised CV that sets you apart." was nothing of the sort. Until I receive a full apology and a full refund I will make it my life's mission to expose this comapny for the con artists they apparantly are happy to be seen as. CVNow, you are on notice.
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


Hi Antonella,
I'm very sorry for your experience. If you could please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected], we'll look into your case. Just like any writing project, grammatical errors do happen in the early drafts, and the are usually ironed out by the end of the revision period. However, if there are glaring mistakes, that would not meet our service standards.