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TopCV

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TopCV writes and analyzes more CVs and LinkedIn profiles than any other service through their network of experienced writers.


topcv.com
Harpenden, UK, United Kingdom
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TopCV Reviews Summary

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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Indonesia
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Couldn't ask for more
August 24, 2017

This is a major step for me. I sent my CV to them with no expectation of it actually being reviewed. But it did! The professional review about my CV is just exactly what I need and it gives me totally different view of how a CV should be written.

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
GB
1 review
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I was expecting a simple automated analysis, but they actually reviewed my CV point by point, giving me a honest but truthful critique about its strengths and weaknesses. I recommend this business to anybody serious about their job hunting.

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
GB
1 review
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CVNow Critique Service
August 24, 2017

Honestly, I am well surprised over the quality of this free service. The feedback covered absolutely everything, from visual presentation to overused words and language. It also shed some insight into ATS, which I didn't even know existed! Well worth it. :)

Date of experience: August 23, 2017
Australia
1 review
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They have exceeded my expectations. My C. V has come just like what I wanted. With little information provided, My C. V is now professionally written and therefore I would not hesitate to recommend CVNow. Hats off.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Kenya
1 review
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Speechless
August 23, 2017

I had my CV reviewed and i must say, the honesty was a great eye opener in CV writing to me, good job people.

Date of experience: August 22, 2017
Slovenia
1 review
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Excellent
August 22, 2017

Very quick and very helpful. I only used the free CV review service, but they did good. They gave me fair feedback, and I would love to get my CV written professionally.

Date of experience: August 21, 2017
NL
1 review
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I got a really professional feedback and useful comments from CVNow team. I'm already trying to apply all the advices I got and I'm sure this version of my CV will create a more professional and clearer image of me as an potential employee.

Date of experience: August 21, 2017
Ireland
1 review
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Great service
August 18, 2017

I would highly recommend Cvnow. They have me me aware that my Cv is my marketing tool and it is also the first impression that an Employer has of me.
I would also advise any young person that is applying for a job to get their cv done professionly because it will open the door in getting that interview.
Thanks again
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Date of experience: August 18, 2017
GB
1 review
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Very helpful feedback!
August 17, 2017

I was highly impressed by the quality of the free review of my CV, I only wish I'd put more effort into it before I submitted it. I hadn't expected the comments on the way I'd written it as well as the content itself. I would certainly use cvnow to improve my CV if I don't get interviews after attempting to improve it on my own. Thanks cvnow for the freebie.

Date of experience: August 17, 2017
India
1 review
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The review gives you a fair bit of information of the things that you need to work on your CV. They also get into details of the content within your CV and in particular in your experience of work which gives it a good personal touch.

Date of experience: August 16, 2017
GB
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Amazing service
August 15, 2017

So pleased with the results and they are very helpful and prompt with replies. It was great to have a free insight in the beginning to see what I could improve on and amazing seeing the finished result. Really pleased and would definitely recommend!

Date of experience: August 15, 2017
GB
1 review
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CVNow is the first company to give me a quick review of my CV. I sent the email to Katie over the weekend and on Monday had got my review. I was delighted by their review for the following reasons. They were able to give me a good and helpful critique of the effectiveness and also non effectiveness of my CV, a bitter sweet situation. Not only did CVNow analyse the wording but the disposition in which I wrote the CV and it was deep spot on. I am now able to rewrite my CV from a whole new perspective. Thank you CVNow.

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
GB
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I asked these guys to have a look at my CV and they did so for free. The analysis they came back with was brilliant and covered things I didn't know about. I was taught to write my CV by a school teacher and after this I realise how wrong that advice probably was and I am rewriting my CV to cover these changes. Fast service too!

Date of experience: August 14, 2017
Brazil
1 review
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I'm giving this company 5 stars, based solely in the single service I used: the free CV evaluation. I was impressed at how thorough it was for a free service, it surely exceeded my expectations.

Date of experience: August 9, 2017
GB
1 review
5 helpful votes
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Terrible service. CV was provided in very badly written English, with no understanding of the roles for which I was applying and referred to work in the Caribbean that I hadn't done. I can only assume it was put together through a bad 'cut and paste' process by someone for whom English is not their first language.

On asking for a refund I was told "This is not negotiable. We do not offer refunds and per the Consumer Rights Act, we are not obligated to provide a refund on a service. We are merely expected to deliver the service and to offer a replacement if you are not satisfied. We have done so. I am not going to continue going back and forth with you. A refund will not be provided."

Stay away from this company - there are plenty of decent independent CV writers who will give you the service you pay for.

Date of experience: August 9, 2017
Jenna M. TopCV Rep
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Hi Michelle, We appreciate you reaching out with your honest review and will get this sorted out. Customer support has let me know they've reached out!

Ireland
1 review
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Helpful and honest
August 9, 2017

Very Straightforward and honest. And a very helpful review to improve my CV.
They also answer very quick, I can see this company of cv writer are very professional and organize.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
GB
1 review
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They have exceeded my expectations during the whole process and therefore I would not hesitate to recommend CVNow.

Date of experience: August 8, 2017
GB
1 review
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The quality of the documents I received was excellent. The one small negative (And it is only minor) is that all correspondence takes place (or did at least in my case) via email exchanges - when there is a time limit on the number of days to request edits on any of the documents this ate up a few days for requests sent and responses received. That being said, the changes I requested were only small and so the time limit did not affect me. But something to be aware of up front so that it doesnt become an issue.

But as I said, I found the quality of the documents very good and have received very good feedback on all aspects.

I would definitely recommend this service to anyone who has a CV that has grown organically over time into a 5 page monster like mine had!

Date of experience: August 7, 2017
Austria
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Feedback
August 3, 2017

Great job and definetely I will recommend you further. Team is very profesional and helpful with immediate response time. They answered my questions immediately.

Date of experience: August 3, 2017
Saudi Arabia
1 review
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Working with CVNow
August 2, 2017

It was great working with CVNow. The CV was formatted so well and according to latest employer's requirement. My Profile views increased and had been contacted by number of employers after posting my CV on job boards. I was immediately contacted by an Employer offering a job.

Date of experience: August 2, 2017