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LiveCareer has a rating of 4.2 stars from 8,739 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with LiveCareer most frequently mention customer service, cover letter, and great experience. LiveCareer ranks 3rd among Career Advice sites.

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California
1 review
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April 9th, 2017
Verified purchase

Customer service experience was excellent the phone representative was extremely helpful. He explained ever well and made sure that he assisted
Me with what I needed.

Date of experience: April 9, 2017

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Darnisha,
Thank you so much for this review. We are thrilled that you were delighted with our Customer service and with how your request was handled. We are committed to providing great customer service. Thanks for the feedback, it's very important for us.

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Massachusetts
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April 19th, 2018

Ariel Cordero was very attentive and helping me cancelled my membership with Myperfectresume, he gave me options why I shouldnt cancel it and he was very helpful :) Thank you again for your great customer service. Good luck
- Yesenia Jaramillo

Date of experience: April 18, 2018

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Yesenia,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Ariel; we’ll be sure to pass along your positive review. If there’s anything else we can assist you with, don’t hesitate to ask!

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New York
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August 11th, 2015

This site is for those have never formatted a resume or cover letter. Trust me, you could goggle examples on the web and get the same info. Yes, I too was drawn in by the $1.95 (excuse me, what ended up $2.95) "try us" period. I began this pitiful experience on July 17th, cancelled on july 23rd. On Aug 10th I was charged $35.10. NICE! Live Career. Pat yourself on the back for another vicious scam. What I can't understand is how this company is allowed to continue this... Hopefully my bank dispute can end this. I really don't want to have start a legal action for continue abuse in my account.

PLEASE! DO NOT ENTER INTO ANY AGREEMENT WITH LIVE CAREER/MY PERFECT RESUME.

Date of experience: August 11, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Eva D.,

I’m very sorry that you have had this experience with our service. Please contact me directly with the email address you used to create your account or the last 4 digits of the card that used to purchase and card holder’s name so that I can take a look at it personally and resolve this issue quickly for you. Please email me at anna.b@livecareer-support.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Best regards,

Anna

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Arizona
1 review
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August 21st, 2013

I used LiveCareer one time and was willing to pay the small upfront fee of approximately $2.95. Six months later, I discovered that they had charged me $34.95 for the past six months. I had NO idea that this was happening or that I authorized this to be done. After several calls and emails, they refunded four months' worth of charges, but they refused to refund two months' worth. They claimed that they sent me a confirmation email, which they said had the terms, but I have absolutely no record of receiving it, and they were unable to produce a copy of it either. When Anna B. On here says that their terms are clear, she is not being truthful. They are NOT clear. They have a sneaky approach, called gray charging, wherein they bury the notification that they will be charging you additional fees in a plethora of fine print. Poor Anna B, she has got to have one of the most miserable jobs there is. Can you imagine spending your entire day telling people that the earth is flat when EVERYONE knows it isn't!? In my last email, I told LiveCareer that I would be sharing my experience with them on the Internet, and here I am, the first of many reviews I will be posting! And since my local tv news station's consumer protection department recommends also reporting shady sites like LiveCareer to the FTC, I will be doing that as well! The business plan of this company is to deceive people of money, and that's it! Look at the resources they have allotted to deal with the complaints - they have a representative responding to nearly every review posted on the Internet.

Date of experience: August 21, 2013

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Dear Jennifer,

Thanks for your comments. We welcome all feedback from our customers.

Our subscription prices and policies are clearly stated in the details of the subscription underneath each price option, prior to purchase. We also he details of subscription in bullet form as well as in the confirmation email we sent automatically upon purchase. We do offer several ways to cancel including by phone, live chat, email, and self- cancellation in your Account Settings! If a request for cancellation is made there will be no charges that will be incurred.

Jennifer, an overwhelming majority of our subscribers are aware of the many ways to cancel their subscription, and do so in a timely manner. We are also not quite sure why you would allow a charge that you claim you know nothing about to continue to appear on your banking statement for a full six months without doing further research.

If you have any questions, our customer service team is available 18 hours a day, 7 days a week from 6am- Midnight EST at toll free 1-888-816-0576 or through live chat on our site. If you prefer you can send us an email to: customerservice@livecareer.com. We also list our contact information on our "Contact Us" and "About Us" Pages on our site.

Best Regards,

Livecareer

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Georgia
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November 25th, 2013

As many others have said, I thought I was paying for 14 days at 3.95 and that was it. I didn't see the fine print that it doesn't end it charges 34.95 with no notifications to your email after the initial 3.95. I am sorry to say, I thought it was a professional cost for my spouse (didn't recognize it) for several months before I realized what was happening. Tried to ask for refund(since I never went back on the site) of course they did not. So $140 for 1 page barely useable résumé and I am sick over the scam I just was a part of. (Oh and there is a foreign transaction charge so I am assuming this is an Indian site or some othe 3rd world country with no BBB consumer advocate to try and police the ripoff companies)

Date of experience: November 25, 2013

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Harry,

Thanks for your comments.

The subscription that you paid has a recurring billing feature and you can cancel at any time. Our subscription prices and policies are not in fine print, but rather are clearly stated in the details of the subscription underneath each price option, in bullet point form as well as in the confirmation email you receive once you subscribe. We do offer several ways to cancel including by phone, live chat, email, and self- cancellation in your Account Settings if service is no longer needed.

As an international company, LiveCareer processes payments through LiveCareer UK, Ltd. with its offices in London, England. Some banks charge an international transaction fee, even when the charge is in US dollars. These fees are charged by your bank and not LiveCareer. With offices here in the United States, we are also a member of the Better Business Bureau.

If you have any questions regarding your subscription our customer service team is available 18 hours a day, 7 days a week from 6am- Midnight EST at toll free 1-888-816-0576 or through live chat on our site. If you prefer you can send us an email to: customerservice@livecareer.com

Best Regards,

Livecareer

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Washington
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May 11th, 2021
Verified purchase

So helpful! I had to basically start my resume from scratch because i was finally changing my career choice after 13 years and it took me less than a few hours to complete it! Thank you!

Date of experience: May 3, 2021

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Yashira H. – LiveCareer Rep

Thank you for sharing your feedback and rating us five stars!

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Australia
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August 21st, 2015
Verified purchase

I needed a resume fast. The templates are easy to use and very helpful.
My only issue is with closing the account. Should be a little easier. Otherwise a great service.

Date of experience: August 21, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Stuart C.,

We are glad that you found the site helpful. We wish you all the best!

With regard to closing the account. We do offer several ways to cancel including by phone, live chat, email and self-cancellation in your Account Settings.

Best Regards,

Anna

LiveCareer

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Texas
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June 7th, 2014
Verified purchase

Very positive! I just used the template to put together ta resume for my wife. Found it very easy to use and customer service was great when I called with questions.

Date of experience: June 4, 2014

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Wayne S.,

We are so happy that we were able to assist you, and that you found the site easy and helpful. We wish your wife success in her job search.

Best regards,

Anna

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Florida
1 review
3 helpful votes
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June 16th, 2011

I am usually a pretty savvy on-line buyer, but I fell down on the job with this one. What the others have said is true, the resume builder on their site seems to work okay (not great, but okay), but when you download to your computer, the document is completely different looking and not suitable for use. STAY CLEAR OF THIS RIP-OFF!

Date of experience: June 16, 2011

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Yashira H. – LiveCareer Rep

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, Debra. We strive to deliver A+ customer service and apologize if we haven’t met that standard. We’d like to help you address your concern so you can have a great experience with us, please contact us at https://www.livecareer.com/contact-us

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North Carolina
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April 27th, 2018

Excellent tools and Juan Morales in Customer Support went above and beyond! I will recommend this service to any who are looking to make a resume, cover letter, and get hired!

Date of experience: April 26, 2018

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Jay,
Thank you so much for sharing your excellent experience with Juan and our Customer Service team. We strive to provide an A+ Customer Service experience with a one-stop approach to any situation. Your feedback helps make our service even better.

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New Jersey
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December 6th, 2016
Verified purchase

Representative kept trying to convince me to keep subscription, that was a little annoying after the first few nos... But eventually i got her to listen and she cancelled my subscription.

Date of experience: December 6, 2016

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Nora, thank you for that great feedback, we really appreciate it. Reviews like this one makes us change the way we do things. If you need anything else in the future, just contact us, we are here for you. Thanks!

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GB
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May 8th, 2024

Its a site where they suck your account to the last penny. Be cautious………………………———/////////////////..

Date of experience: April 28, 2024

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Paola V. – LiveCareer Rep

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all customer concerns seriously, and we apologize for the negative experience you have had.

Our goal is to provide clear and transparent billing processes for our customers, and we regret that this was not your experience. We would like to address the situation and resolve any outstanding issues you may have.

Please reach out to us directly to customerservice@livecreer.com. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we want to ensure that your concerns are addressed promptly.

Thank you for bringing this to our attention. We appreciate your time and patience.

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Pennsylvania
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January 19th, 2015
Verified purchase

I loved the way it was set up. It was so easy to plug in things from the side suggested colum related to my carreer. Multiple template availabe and easy to navigate them. Also easy to download and print.

Date of experience: January 16, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Rina D,

We are glad that you loved the site and the different templates. We wish you the best in your career search.

Best Regards,

Anna

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Maryland
1 review
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February 15th, 2017
Verified purchase

Customer Service was very helpful. He helped me get out of a subscription that apparently was being charged to my account. Very nice and accommodating.

Date of experience: February 15, 2017

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Hannah,
Thank you so much for this review. We are thrilled that you were delighted with our Customer service and with how your request was handled. We are committed to providing great customer service. Thanks for the feedback, it's very important for us.

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California
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May 31st, 2016
Verified purchase

Michelle was very helpful and understood exactly how to handle my situation, he reviewed account options as well as handled cancellation and refund, good job!

Date of experience: May 31, 2016

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi matt a. We are committed to providing great customer service. Thanks for the feedback, is very important for us. Please feel free to contact us if you have any further questions or concerns regarding the service.

Best Regards,
LiveCareer

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Nigeria
1 review
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December 8th, 2017

Nicole was really understanding and helpful. I have no reason to complain about the service I received because it was excellent. Merry Christmas in advance.

Date of experience: December 7, 2017

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Ejura,
Thank you for sharing your experience with Nicole; we’ll be sure to pass along your positive review. If there’s anything else we can assist you with just contact us.

Thumbnail of user marym32
Illinois
1 review
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November 9th, 2011

I am a single mom, fighting cancer, and desperately needed a job. I used their services for ONE DAY - (then cancelled the contract with them - per the terms of the contract) and they STILL KEEP TAKING MONEY FROM MY ACCOUNT! It has been a NIGHTMARE trying to STOP THEM FROM STEALING MY MONEY! Word to the wise - whatever you do, DO NOT TRUST THESE SCAM ARTISTS!
It has cost me HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS - for one short resume?!

Date of experience: November 9, 2011

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Yashira H. – LiveCareer Rep

We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, Mary. We strive to deliver A+ customer service and apologize if we haven’t met that standard. We’d like to help you address your concern so you can have a great experience with us, please contact us at https://www.livecareer.com/contact-us

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Texas
1 review
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November 9th, 2014
Verified purchase

This is my 3rd time using Live Career. The 1st was ok as I am a little slow on a computer, the 2nd was better as I got more familiar, well this 3rd time I truly took my time on all the words and used the tips and 1 week later I can finally say I have a job. This 3rd time I did the cover letter too and I guess that really helped.

Thanks Again
Happy User

Date of experience: November 6, 2014

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Catherine A.,

Congratulations on your new job! We are so happy that you found the site and service helpful in your job search. We wish you all the best!

Best regards,

Anna

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Virginia
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March 14th, 2022

This service steals your information, keeps uploading your resume in different forms, you contact support and nothing is resolved or is taken down and then posted at a later time. IF you DO NOT WANT your personal information displayed I highly recommend that you do not use this service as your private information will be posted and top of any google search regardless of whether your account was private or set to not display said information to the public. I have contacted and worked with support countless times, but without any real care or attention to the serious issue at hand. DO NOT USE THEM!

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Date of experience: February 28, 2022

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Xiara P. – LiveCareer Rep

Hello, Sarah. Our sincerest apologies for the negative experience that you had with our Customer Service Team, we realized that it was unmannerly in solving your query, and we completely understand your frustration.
We always pride ourselves on giving 100% every day to ensure that each of our customer’s needs is being met, and we know that we have let you down, and for that, we’re very sorry. We do our best to train our agents on how to properly handle each case, including how to escalate problems that they’re unable to assist with, sadly your concern was not handled properly, and we are going to take the necessary steps to ensure that this situation does not repeat itself.
With this in mind, we’re thankful for bringing this issue to our attention, as we’re always looking for ways to better our service, and your feedback is an invaluable part of that process. If you still need help with your inquiry please do not hesitate to contact us directly and request to speak with a supervisor, as we'll be very happy to assist you personally with anything you need.
Contact Us: https://www.livecareer.com/contact-us

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Canada
1 review
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July 22nd, 2015
Verified purchase

Helpful online tool to update the look of your resume depending on the type of position you are looking for and to give you hints with your cover letters too. Still takes time to imput the information but once you upload your information you can tweak as you wish and change the format instantly, saving you hours of formating time. If you want to save even more time, get the subscription so you can save all the different formats you want.

Date of experience: July 22, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Catherine W.,

We are glad that you enjoyed our service. We wish you the best in your career search.

Best regards,

Anna

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California
1 review
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December 30th, 2016
Verified purchase

Good functional site. I found it to be fairly easy to navigate. I like the fact that though I am leaving, my information stays. Customer service was on point, friendly and able to assist me.

Date of experience: December 30, 2016

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Margo, thank you for that awesome review! We are happy to know that our customer care experts were able to help you out. These type of feedback makes us change the way we do things for you. If you need anything else, just contact us, we’re here for you. Thanks!

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California
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January 15th, 2020
Verified purchase

I was not informed that a fee was involved prior to completing the resume. Not happy that I wasn't informed regardless of the cost. I thought I was choosing a free site. This site was not an option or donation. I could not get my information until I paid. Not happy about this. Athandra Joseph-Cravin

Date of experience: January 15, 2020

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Athandra,

We regret to hear that you did not enjoy your experience with us. If we may, the basic text version of any resume created can be downloaded free of charge. Also, both our site and our templates are free to use. However, our premium services do incur a cost.

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Florida
1 review
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July 8th, 2015

I wish I had done my research before using this company. I purchased a resume for $1.95 and was charged a subscription fee of $40.00 of which I never wanted! I tried to cancel the membership and their customer service is RIDICULOUS! They cancelled the membership for me and told me that I wouldn't be charged any additional charges but that they would not credit me anything! I do not need the membership nor do I want it! This place is such a RIPOFF! I am DISGUSTED!

Date of experience: July 8, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Shirley G.,

I’m very sorry that you have had this experience with our site and did not have the best customer service experience. We explain that the subscription is auto-renewing. We state this on every page in the purchase process and we send a payment confirmation email stating the date and amount of the auto- renewal. We do offer several ways to cancel including by phone, live chat, email and self-cancellation in your Account Settings.

We are very committed to providing great customer service and again are very sorry that you had this experience. We take all feedback very seriously. It will be forwarded to our Marketing team. Please contact me if you have any further issues. Please email me at anna.b@livecareer-support.com

Best regards,

Anna

LiveCareer

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India
1 review
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April 30th, 2020
Verified purchase

I did not know its a paid website... really very disappointed,, first we need to make so much effort to make a resume and when u r suppose to download & save u people are asking for card details.

Date of experience: April 28, 2020

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Yashira H. – LiveCareer Rep

We regret to hear of your disappointment, Ravleen!

To clarify, we are in fact free. For the benefit of our users, we offer a Basic Access account that gives you the chance to try out our resume builder before deciding to purchase our premium features, this account allows you may download a plain text version of your resume completely free.

We also provide a Full Access account for a small fee that offers a 14-day trial period. This gives you the ability to print, email or download your resume and cover letters using our copyrighted templates, but these features are NOT listed within the Basic Access account. In addition, we do offer a 100% money-back guarantee for our trial fee.

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South Carolina
1 review
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October 6th, 2015

DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY. They will charge you for a service you don't even sign up for. There are free resources out there that are better than this website, which I used but somehow got scammed by this company. Their business model is to scam people and provide terrible service. I would not even have given them one star if I did have to

Date of experience: October 6, 2015

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Laura T. – LiveCareer Rep

Hi Ross D.,

I’m very sorry that you have had this experience with our service. We take pride in providing effective and valuable career, resume and cover letter assistance to hundreds of thousands of people. We also explain that the subscription is auto-renewing. We state this on every page in the purchase process and we send a payment confirmation email stating the date and amount of the auto- renewal. We do offer several ways to cancel including by phone, live chat, email and self-cancellation in your Account Settings.

We are very committed to providing great customer service and again are very sorry that you had this experience. We take all feedback very seriously. It will be forwarded to our Marketing team. Please contact me directly if you have any further issues. You can email me at anna.b@livecareer-support.com

Best Regards,

Anna

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