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TopResume has a rating of 3.5 stars from 5,561 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 11th among Resume sites.

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Positive reviews (last 12 months): 86.9%
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Top Positive Review

“Seamless process”

Ellissa A.
7/27/24

I had an outdated resume and several documents that would need to be pieces together to complete a new resume. I was worried that it would be difficult for my writer to create a cohesive whole, but Allen did a phenomenal job. Drafts were sent quickly, he was so communicative and helpful, and we completed the process by draft 2 and ahead of schedule. I highly recommend this service.

Date of experience: 7/17/24
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Top Critical Review

“Absolutely NOT worth the money”

Heather C.
11/24/24

Received the services I purchased in the correct timeline. However, the format was not compatible for Apple devices despite my requesting that a universal format be utilized. Most significantly, I've had very negative feedback from recruiters and hiring managers with the content of my new resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn page. Even people I've worked with say they don't adequately communicate my skills and experience. The company offers no way to request a partial or full refund or contact them in any way. I posted this review on other review sites as well. The company contacted me to correct the issues by assigning a different person to rewrite the documents. Having no trust in the value of wasting additional time and effort working with someone else utilizing the same methods as the first representative, I requested a refund. The company refused to refund my money. So, I've wasted time, money, and still have useless documents. Please don't utilize this organization.

Date of experience: 11/14/24
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Illinois
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May 10th, 2016

I was matched with a writer who responded to my questions and worked with me in a timely manner. She produced a top notch resume and cover letter that I feel confident using as I move forward in my job search. TopResume is definitely a company that will help you move your resume to the next level!

Date of experience: May 10, 2016

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California
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January 13th, 2017

I'm so happy with my new resume! My writer and I wrote back and forth at least 7 times to get it right. I really enjoyed the collaboration that led to my best resume yet. After 26 years in my career, it was hard for me to look at my experience with fresh eyes. My TopResume writer took the time to understand my goals and I love the finished product.

Date of experience: January 11, 2017

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California
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March 16th, 2022
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If the best way to find out how good a resume is to see if it gets you in contention for your dream job, then how about getting a job offer a week after sending out your resume? That's exactly what happened and I am very grateful to TopResume for connecting me with a great resume writer.

Date of experience: March 16, 2022

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Texas
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July 16th, 2016

To be honest, there were some hiccups at the beginning. It took some time for TopResume to patch me to my writer, and a lot of deadlines were violated in the process. However ever since then the results were fairly consistent and I shared a prompt communication with my writer. The final draft looked neat and professional.

Date of experience: July 12, 2016

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Denmark
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February 12th, 2016

I have re-written my resume few time now and I was never very satisfied till what I saw TopResume has made to it. They have carved my professional history into a striking profile. Ever since, I have been only listening to positive feedback from both my professional and personal circles.

Date of experience: February 12, 2016

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North Carolina
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August 11th, 2016

My resume was totally outdated and I was getting no inquiries based on it. After just a short period, I have been getting noticed by a few prominent companies. Great job by my writer, Jo.
Please use this service. It will pay for itself. I highly recommend this service.
EXCELLENT!

Date of experience: August 9, 2016

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Washington
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July 25th, 2022
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Overall my experience with Top Resume was alright. My resume writer was friendly and accomodating, it took several revisions including a few errors where the update draft feedback was misinterpreted or overlooked, and the first revision came back after 3 business days leaving just 1 day in the 7 day due date, yet they accommodated that and eventually corrected the items needing correction. My main feedback to the company is for the price, I was told the resume style needed to be very plain to get through ATS applicant tracking systems, yet I believe for the price paid it should include an additional more graphic oriented resume as another option the owner can present as needed.

Date of experience: July 25, 2022

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Virginia
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September 12th, 2016

I am very pleased with the process and the outcome of working with TopResume. I worked with Armand who was a pleasure to work with. He made changes to my resume per my request however, he provided excellent recommendations and feedback as well. It was a good experience and I would definitely recommend their service. Thank you.

Date of experience: September 10, 2016

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Indiana
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April 20th, 2021
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The TopResume professional did a superb job of rewriting my resume. I view the work she performed as being exactly the additional career support that I need to advance my career search. I took advantage of the LinkedIn Profile rewrite option as well; and, received the same quality in return.

Date of experience: April 20, 2021

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California
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November 7th, 2022
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I was a little skeptical of how the process would work out after finding out that I would not be able to speak with my writer. But I filled out the survey and sent in my previous resume and added some other details I wanted to highlight. Voila! Before I knew it I had a much better resume and a great cover letter. Overall, I was satisfied with the process.

Date of experience: November 7, 2022

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Alabama
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October 17th, 2016

This was my first time having my resume professionally written. I was not sure what to expect, however, I was pleased. Ascetically speaking, the resume looks awesome and sounds very professional. Tony was very patient and tried to help me further when I was unsure how to make my resume a little more general. Tony explained the importance of having a very specific resume and offered to help with keywords to get me past the ATS that hiring managers use. I have not had any interviews yet, but hopefully they will come soon.

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Date of experience: October 13, 2016

Thumbnail of user joellet9
New York
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May 1st, 2019

I sent my resume to the organization for a free review. The review came back ripping my resume to shreds and convincing me that maybe I do need resume writing services. So I paid hesitantly because it's not cheap and got the results. After going through the editing process (and the resume writer ignoring several of my questions and feedback), I got the final result. I've used said resume to apply for countless positions and haven't received a call for an interview so I started using my old resume again- and just like that received calls. I feel like I dropped over $100 on the ground and someone picked it up, leaving me with nothing and out a bunch of money.

Date of experience: May 1, 2019

Thumbnail of user ashleyn47
West Virginia
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January 20th, 2017

Overall top resume did a pretty good job with my cover letter and resume. They changed the format, wording and over all I'm very pleased. I wish there would have been a little more personalization with the process maybe a phone call with the writer. I often would ask a question about something in my resume and they would just delete it and not explain the reasoning.

Date of experience: January 18, 2017

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California
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January 20th, 2017

If I could sum up the experience in three words: They get you. I bought the resume, cover letter, and linkedIN package. I haven't finalized my last element but the delay has been on my part. They are proactive and quick to turn out and turnaround your documents based on your edits and areas of emphasis. They are well formatted, and easily adaptable products. You couldn't ask for more.

Tip for consumers:
Take the time to give good thought to what you're looking for to make the most out of the experience.

Date of experience: January 18, 2017

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Canada
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February 12th, 2017

The professional that rewrote my resume and cover letter and helped me with the Linked In updates was very quick to answer questions, had solid answers, gave me confidence in posting a resume that was a lot shorter than I'm used to having. He captured and highlight all of my skills and experience in a way that the recruiting systems are now catching them. The automatic emails with possible jobs are very close to what I'm intereted in. So i would definitely refer this service to all my friends.

Date of experience: February 10, 2017

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Texas
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May 26th, 2016

Although I have been waiting for several days to match my writer, I am glad and grateful that Betsy from top resume become my writer. She is so friendly, effectient with professional expertise and communicate with my targeted position requirement as well as my working experience contribution to embellish my resume more achievable. I wound definitely recommend her if any of my friend is looking forward the resume service.

Date of experience: May 26, 2016

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Wisconsin
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August 4th, 2016

I was very skeptical about paying someone to look at my resume. However, after deciding to do it... it was the best decision I've made for my career path. After uploading my resume on job sites, networking and updating my LinkedIn profile, I have had 3 interviews last week. I was able to market my skills and create a great conversation with the companies I applied to. Great job to my writer David W. He was fast and efficient with the changes I made!

Keep up the good work!

Date of experience: August 2, 2016

Thumbnail of user allanj13
Rhode Island
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September 19th, 2016

After signing up I was assigned an editor who went to work on my resume. After I received my first draft, I was disappointed. Sentences did not make sense, improper English was used and I was not represented accurately. After providing my feedback and edits, the second draft was no better. I contacted their support and they immediately re-assigned me to another editor who was excellent. I was pleased with the work and my resume looks great now. Thank you.

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Date of experience: September 16, 2016

Thumbnail of user alana583
California
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May 10th, 2021
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I really appreciate all the help I received from TopResume. I would not know how to write a resume better, especially since employers use a machine that reads them. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, the hiring process in slow right now. My neighbor was telling me that she had her resume also done by a service such as TopResume, yet due to the slow economy and hiring now, it has not helped so far.
I uploaded the new resume to Indeed and LinkedIn on my accounts.
The person who worked on my resume was very help and did a number of drafts.

Date of experience: May 10, 2021

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Colorado
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July 11th, 2017

Easy to work with. Quick turnaround on drafts and final product. The first company that viewed my resume' quickly contacted me and during the interview told me my resume' was in the top two of hundreds received based on their algorithm they used to grade the clarity and professionalism.
On subsequent interviews with the company the same comments were made and I landed the position!

Date of experience: July 11, 2017

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Nigeria
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May 3rd, 2019

I stumbled on this site, they did a free review of my resume. Pointed out lots of grey areas and gave tips on how to improve it. I followed their guidelines to the letter and the first company I sent my resume to has called to schedule for an interview! Have recommended them to some of my folks already.

Date of experience: May 2, 2019

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Barbados
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December 25th, 2016

Having being a bit reluctant to try the resume wring service provided by this company, all fears vanished soon after setting up my package.

The assigned TopResume writer, Jenn, provided a finished product which was written very professionally - adhering to my suggestions and given information. Moreover, this was all done in a very timely manner of just a week!

Date of experience: December 22, 2016

Thumbnail of user kristenc15
Maine
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February 11th, 2016

My resume was old, unflashy and cumbersome. TopResume deciphered the trash from the treasure and gave me a clean, concise resume that anyone could understand. Katie was thorough and quick and responded to my concerns quickly and with my best interest in mind. Without knowing my background or industry, she still put out a great product! Thanks so much!

Date of experience: February 11, 2016

Thumbnail of user jamieq1
New York
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August 1st, 2016

I am very happy with how my resume turned out (it's a difference of night and day). The one that TopResume created really stands out in terms of formatting, strong language and the way that they presented my background. It was a very collaborative process and the talented writer that I was paired with responded quickly to any feedback.

Date of experience: July 29, 2016

Thumbnail of user tammyb212
Canada
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August 13th, 2018

I had Top Resume write my resume... it wast bad but I am definitely NOT getting any offers for interview. Now I understand that could be for a whole host of reasons... over qualified or under qualified etc. So... I was initially contact by Richard Q as he found me via Indeed and being new to Indeed I decided to go with him to rewrite my resume. Then I joined Glassdoor, which, I assume, is another version of Indeed and got an email from Katie at Top Resume asking if I wanted a 'free' resume review. I thought sure, why not, should be good for a laugh. Katie came back with her criticisms about my resume which had been written by her colleague Richard Q! These people are nothing but a waste of time and money grabbers. DONT DO IT. I also think that its very possible the reason I am not getting interviews is that employers could be overwhelmed by the amount of identical looking resumes as they are all the same format.

Date of experience: August 13, 2018

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Hi Tammy,

We are sorry for the experience you have had. If you have any additional questions, please email support@topresume.com. Thank you.

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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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