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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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I had no response from previous resume, decided to use Top Resume to see if it would make a difference. I received resume within 24 hours with final a day later. Once I started submitting the Top Resume product the responses came almost immediately. Defiantly money well spent.

Date of experience: November 1, 2016
Massachusetts
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I lost my resume when my computer was stolen and having someone re-write a new one from scratch was something well worth paying for in my book. The cover letter was great and an attention getter and the resume was good, but not great. I was expecting someone with a great deal of expertise in resume writing and understanding buzz words and insight into what hiring managers want to see. Though Kim was good, there was nothing that suggested she was an expert. In fact, the first few revisions had issues that even I as a notice resume writer picked up on. I have the feeling that had i just said "great thanks," she would've happily sent me on my way. All in all good experience and saved me a lot of time, but do some of your own research and don't expect an expert on the other end.

Date of experience: November 1, 2016
Oregon
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I was so happy to find TopResume. After leaving a job of 16 years, forming a new resume was a challenge. Thankfully, they turned my lack luster resume into something that got the attention of potential employers and new opportunities. Thank you TopResume!

Date of experience: November 1, 2016
Florida
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I used TopResume to update my long outdated resume. They were quick, easy and relatively inexpensive. In fact, it was well worth the money I spent. I've already shared the new resume with several hiring managers that I trust and they said it was much improved. Just be aware that you have to be ready and willing to assist your assigned writer. They can't read your mind and they don't know what you've accomplished so you must help them to help you.

Date of experience: November 1, 2016
Louisiana
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Recommend
November 5, 2016

TopResume did an exceptional job with my resume. I had been using the same resume format for my entire 25 year career. TopResume smartly change the format to highlight my leadership skills and contributions beyond the norm.

Date of experience: October 31, 2016
West Virginia
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With little to know experience in resume writing and soon to be graduating in the IT field, I knew that I was in need of a very professionally written document. I turned to TopResume and I am glad that I did. I received an extremely professional resume, a beautiful customizable cover letter, and a very well thought out redesign of my Linkedin profile. I would highly suggest this company as they bring to the table the best writers that are very friendly and very responsive and will provide ou with nothing but stellar documents. 5/5 stars.

Date of experience: October 31, 2016
New Zealand
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Peggy
November 5, 2016

Thanks TopResume highlighted and strengthened my skills and working experiences. Now my resume become much more professional and organised!

Date of experience: October 31, 2016
Florida
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Resume Overhaul
November 3, 2016

They were great. From the moment I submitted my old resume to receive my first rough draft. I was attracting the wrong employers at first(all sales) but my writer revamped my resume to showcase my potential into the finance field. My writer took my feedback and communicated with me through the whole process. If you need help with getting your resume redone I would strongly recommend it and the turnaround time is fast. Wish I would have done it sooner

Date of experience: October 30, 2016
Turkiye
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When I got back the first of my resume from TopResume, I realize that I had written an essay about my work-life before this resume. The Top Resume made my resume much more professional from the achievements, results and benefits points of view.

Date of experience: October 30, 2016
Utah
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They got me the job!
November 3, 2016

I was having no progress applying for jobs until I contacted TopResume for an edit. I agreed with their assessment, so I had them revamp my resume into one compact page and I got a job offer the first time I used the new improved resume from TopResume. I could not have gotten the job without their expertise in editing my resume and I am grateful for their service.

Date of experience: October 29, 2016
California
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A good experience.
November 3, 2016

I contacted TopResume after a few months of hearing the crickets on my existing resume. Within 24 hours, I was assigned a writer who had a first draft ready for review. The visual appearance of the resume was stunning compared to my own version. It was well written and highlighted my past experience.

I only have a few issues with the final product: despite telling the author that my name was misspelled, it was never corrected (an easy fix, though). Also, after sending the resume to a former professor for a final review before posting to jobs sites, the professor didn't think that it "screamed" my new profession like it should. There was too much emphasis on my former profession.

Date of experience: October 29, 2016
Saudi Arabia
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Nice work.
November 3, 2016

I appreciate Kimberly's work. However, by looking at both my resume and the one made for me by Kim, I can tell that the style of my resume far better though looks can be deceiving. Kim's work shortened my resume and helped reduced all the words I had put in mine and made it simple to read. Although I appreciate Kim's hard work, but I expected more for the money that TopResume requires a customer to pay.

- Alawi Almajid

Date of experience: October 29, 2016
Wisconsin
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This is a great service!
November 3, 2016

Top Resume did a great job of taking my resume to the next level. Within a day of posting my new resume and updating my Linkedin profile with Kyla's suggestions I had 3 recruiters emailing me with jobs. My resume is polished, professional and highlights the accomplishments I have had in my career. Kyla even had insight enough to create a resume that took into consideration my age and took that possible liability and turned it into an asset. When I had hesitations about seeking a higher level position Kyla offered words of support and encouraged me to be confident in taking my career to the next level.

Date of experience: October 29, 2016
Colorado
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I was a skeptic about having someone else write a resume that would be 100% satisfactory. Top Resume was proactive and responsive. The writer was quick on the first draft and listend to feedback with the end result of excellent work and 100% satisfaction. In addition, they provided the assistance necessary to make linked in looking top notch. I will use Top Resume again in the future. Great work. Thank you Top Resume!

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
New Jersey
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Pleasantly Surprised!
November 2, 2016

I actually had reservations about using Top Resume because it was an online company and not a face to face type of setting. I was pleasantly surprised, it took only about a week for my resume to be completely done with a couple of revisions. The only thing is the resume that I sent did not separate tasks with specific jobs so my first couple of revisions came back with tasks under wrong job titles. Once I resent the information with more detail, my writer quickly caught on and revised and now it's in a good place. I was looking for a more professional polished resume. My old one was just boring and didn't stand out. I really love the format that was chosen for my new one and I have to say that after sending it out for one week, I got 2 interviews and a job offer. I have moved into a much better position and I do believe my new resume was a huge factor in this move. Thanks so much!

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
Massachusetts
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Great Customer Service
November 2, 2016

I received great customer service from my writer and my drafts were sent to me in a timely manner. I had my resume, cover letter and LinkedIn account redone and I was very impressed with the work my writer did! She took the time to answer all of my questions and comments about her revisions in detail and she also explained why they were necessary. My resume and cover letter were re-constructed in such a way that made my qualifications more obvious for the positions to which I was applying. I found TopResume to be a great resource because my writer was able to look at my resume from a different perspective and modify it so that it stands out.

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
Virginia
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Great service!
November 2, 2016

Brent at TopResume did an excellent job at re-tooling my very wordy resume and provided me with a great cover letter which I can easily tweak for various jobs and an updated LinkedIn profile. I applied to a job via LinkedIn last week and they called me 15 minutes later! Thanks Brent and TopResume!

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
Texas
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Skeptical at First But It was a Wise Investment

Hello my name is TKElectric75. I am a nerd by design, and very passionate about what i do. So it was very difficult for me to come to terms that I would have pay for someone to write a resume. I am entering into the corporate world so now i have be sorta pg and have to use words that they understand... They were able to work with the information I provided. And when I was not satisfied with the results they escalated it to the next level... it took abit more time because I had become frustrated until i realized... that the reason they were asking more of me was because they were really taking this serious... and i love the way you do not actually speak voice to voice with the writer... it helps because you have to expound on what you are trying to convey in your data sheet... Now there is a voice if you have a problem... so rest assured they will take care of you... take a look for your self /tkelectric75.com they did the about us resume... i am still working on formatting... I plan on using them in the future when i have ad the Bio of my guys to my website...

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
Texas
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Skeptic Turned Believer
November 2, 2016

I was wary after reading that everyone basically gets the same free feedback (which did turn out to be true), but then once my resume was turned over to the person who specialized in my area I could tell I was in great hands. I am very happy with the way my resume turned out! The cover letter is standard, but I was just too lazy to write one myself. Very responsive and helpful - I'm already reaping the benefits of a better resume!

Date of experience: October 28, 2016
Florida
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Betsy did an awesome job reworking my old resume. The new format and content conveyed professionalism and proficiency. I had the first draft in 2 days and the final copy in 5 days. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her services.

Date of experience: October 27, 2016