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TopResume

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TopResume is the largest resume-writing service in the world, and writes and analyzes more resumes and LinkedIn profiles than any other service.

TopResume pairs a deep knowledge of hiring techniques with a compassionate network of professional writers to craft hundreds of thousands of resumes every year. Rooted in the science of resume-writing, TopResume aims to empower individuals to advance in their careers using proven methods of job-targeting and storytelling.


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TopResume Reviews Summary

TopResume has a rating of 4.6 stars from 5,703 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with TopResume most frequently mention cover letter, great job and linkedin profile. TopResume ranks 6th among Resume sites.

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Illinois
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TopResume was fast, professional and got the job done. I know I will get interview results now. Shortly after posting my new resume it was viewed almost immediately by hiring managers.

Date of experience: September 8, 2017
Canada
1 review
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Professional all the way!
September 7, 2017

Excellent customer service. Outstanding writers and quality results.
I am amazed how I am portrayed and thanks Adam for his writing skills.

Date of experience: September 7, 2017
Massachusetts
1 review
1 helpful vote
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This company is a total scam. I was expecting a CV that would be better than mine and mine was not too bad. As I thought you can always tweak the language a little and give the whole thing a bit more power - key word optimisation and so on.
I expected somebody with an degree to write it. Instead I got somebody just our of nursery school. The language is a total disaster. It is not even worth waiting for a second draft, this is so wrong it will never be just ok.
Terrible Service.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
Chris W. TopResume Rep
over a year old

Hi Nuba, We're very sorry to hear this! We'd like to get this sorted out right away. If you could please send us a direct message on our Facebook page with your full name and email address, a customer care representative will assist right away.

Florida
2 reviews
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September 6, 2017

TopResume streamlined my resume highlighting my experience and skills in a simpler format. The writer was focusing on the details and word choices were excellent. I highly recommend using this service.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
Nevada
1 review
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I recently used TopResume to rewrite my resume and a cover letter. I'm pleased with how quick, courteous and professional the preparer was that I worked with. I'm hoping for more interviews since I just started sending out the new version of my resume.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
South Carolina
1 review
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I just had TopResume re-do my resume, cover letter, and Linked In profile and am very pleased. I felt that my writer really considered my background and interests and came up with a much better way to present my qualifications than I had considered. The turnaround was quick, too.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
California
1 review
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I was very happy with the changes to my resume but there were certain parts, such as my summary, that seemed extremely generic. Parts of my cover letter also seem generic. And my LinkedIn makeover feels like it has too much text on it.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
Virginia
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Great product
September 5, 2017

I was nervous about purchasing a résumé, why? I'm not sure but I'm glad I did. Compared to my old résumé this one is very clean, detailed and not as long as my other one. It makes me sound more professional and that I am more than just an employee. I also love the cover letter that came with it. It was a fast process from start to finish.
I highly recommend getting your résumé written by TopResume.

Date of experience: September 5, 2017
California
1 review
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Stunned
September 1, 2017

I'm hoping that it will get better, but I was stunned by the gobbledygook that was submitted as a first draft. None of it makes sense, and it's apparent the writer doesn't have a clue about my industry, skill-set, or work. The language used is meaningless and made unintelligible by the excessive use of abstruse trendy terms and hyperbole. I seem to have been assigned fictitious skills and experience that on second glance were incomprehensible.

Date of experience: September 1, 2017
Chris W. TopResume Rep
over a year old

Hi there, We'd like to make sure that the rest of your experience is much better! To do so, we'll need your full name and email address. If you could provide this information in a direct message on our Facebook page, a customer care representative will help out right away.

California
1 review
2 helpful votes
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I really need help turning a 500$ top notch resume resume into something more down to earth and relatable as I really have to have a resume that can grow with me in my new life. First they could not find a resume writer for over a week. When I emailed them, they offered to write a thank you letter for FREE. A $50 dollar value. Well, who am i going to thank? I still don't have a resume. Then horror of horrors, my Mother dies and I rush to Louisiana be with my family. Then, I did get a writer but she then quit and the process started all over. When I FINALLY got a first draft, it looked like a 6th grader had written it. Complete with misspelled words. I was sad and frustrated and demanded a full refund which they say can't be done once the resume process is started. Now I have my bank involved to dispute the charges and they are fighting with my bank also.
Exhausted. Jobless and Pissed.

Date of experience: September 1, 2017
New Jersey
1 review
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Great site
September 2, 2017

Great resume builder to have on your phone or just to get back working a job. So if you would download it you will love it to.

Date of experience: September 1, 2017
Pennsylvania
1 review
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Important for you
September 2, 2017

I am happy that this process is available for free to those looking for jobs and building resumes. They don't tell you exactly what to write, so you can learn for yourself. I will definitely recommend to others!

Date of experience: September 1, 2017
Lauren T.
California
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Thank you!
August 31, 2017

I highly recommend Top Resume, the service was fantastic and my writer was really able to help me with my resume and help me better utilize my Linkedin profile as well. No matter where you are in your career - it always helps to have someone review your resume.

Date of experience: August 31, 2017
Georgia
1 review
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Success Story!
August 31, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Tim. He was very professional and gave me great advice. I received my final resume on the 28th of June 2017 and landed my government job on the 28th of August 2017! I know that was due to Tim's re-write of my resume. I was very skeptical of the process at first but took a chance since I was receiving no call backs on my old resume. Best decision I ever made and money well spent. I have read the negative comments and everyone has their own experience. I don't doubt that some of them are not good but I am a success story of Top Resume! I say to all that are still searching for the best company to assist you with your resume do your research. I did and it worked out for me. Thanks Tim and Top Resume!

Shelia

Date of experience: August 31, 2017
New York
1 review
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Resume got worse
August 31, 2017

By critical Top resume writer my resume wasn't pass 6 second employer attention. OK I paid Top resume to redo my resume. First of all I was asking what I want to be in my resume. I have my resume some year ago was issued by monster writers and in now time everything is changed. Top resume writer just cut off my job description and resume is done. When I sent my resume to the critical writer for the same company she said my resume is getting worse than was before. Another writer asked me what I want. Most likely I gonna decline my Top resume payment and ask another company to write my resume. No one go to Top resume. Only wasting money and time.

Date of experience: August 31, 2017
Chris W. TopResume Rep
over a year old

Hi Lilya, We'd like to get this resolved right away. If you could please provide your full name and email address in a direct message on our Facebook page, a customer care representative will be happy to assist right away.

Canada
1 review
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THE 60 DAY GUARANTEE IS A TOTAL AND COMPLETE SCAM! STAY AWAY!
The first version of the resume was nothing short of pathetic, with errors and formatting inconsistencies. Got better after a couple reviews but still didn't pass my own 5 second test, and did not have anything to draw a skilled recruiter's attention. The cover letter was written by a child, not the professional you'd expect.
Not surprisingly, resume did not deliver any results after 3 months so I contacted them to invoke the 60 day guarantee I paid for. They asked many, many questions about my career search, only to reject my claim because of bogus reasons they just created.
Their web site clearly states that the guarantee is applicable should the applicant not get twice the number of interviews in 60 days. Nothing about bogus conditions. TOTAL SCAM!

Date of experience: August 30, 2017
Chris W. TopResume Rep
over a year old

Hi Jon, We're very sorry to hear that and want to get this resolved right away. If you could please send us a direct message here or on our Facebook page, a rep will assist right away.

Texas
1 review
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Thank you Andrew!
August 31, 2017

I had the pleasure of working with Andrew at TopResume. He was an outstanding help, gave me the perfect critique to better improve my resume. Since I have taken his advice and updated my resume I have already received 3x more interview requests than I was getting. I thought my resume was well put together previously, but with the changes I am seeing a much better result in the job search! Thank you Andrew for everything!

Date of experience: August 30, 2017
Texas
2 reviews
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Amazing
October 7, 2023

TopResume design my resume with the current up to date specifications, they delivered the product, The process was fast, easy and my resume looks amazing

Date of experience: August 30, 2017
California
1 review
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The process was fast, easy and very successful. I got two interviews within two weeks. Amazing service.

Date of experience: August 29, 2017
Denmark
1 review
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TopResume bring me a solution to design my resume with the current up to date specifications, they delivered the product on time and I'm already obtaining positive results by using it. Thanks!

Date of experience: August 29, 2017