TopResume: Harnessing Free Reviews and Package Deals for Employment Success

Editors at WIRED choose all featured items altogether autonomously. Yet, we may earn commissions on purchases made through the provided links.

Submissions can take up to 48 hours to get reviewed. I decided to upload mine late on a Friday, assuming feedback would arrive by Monday. Astonishingly, it landed in my inbox within about six hours.

The thoroughness of the complimentary resume evaluation surprised me. Despite some generic observations, it included invaluable insights. For example, the review highlighted that my resume was unnecessarily large because I saved it in PDF format, which wouldn't have crossed my mind otherwise.

During the review, TopResume also runs your resume through an ATS, demonstrating how these systems might interpret your information. This was eye-opening, as it made me realize my resume overly emphasized duties rather than achievements, hindering the ATS's ability to clearly assess my skills.

Leverage TopResume's Promise: 60 Days to an Interview

For those preferring more in-depth involvement, TopResume provides paid services, each supported by a solid guarantee. They offer a 60-day interview assurance; should your updated resume fail to secure an interview within that period, you'll get another revision at no cost. This acts as their unofficial refund policy, offering extra reassurance.

Explore TopResume's Tailored Package Options

If you aim to move beyond a complimentary assessment, TopResume presents several pricing tiers, starting from $180. With any package, you gain four weeks of complimentary access to their Career Services Platform, offering extensive support beyond resume crafting, such as preparation for interviews and assistance in circulating your resume.

The basic package offers a refurbished resume using TopResume's ATS-friendly formats along with the Career Services Platform and TopResume's interview assurance. The next tier includes all basic features plus a custom cover letter.

For a higher level of service, TopResume has premium offerings. One package links you with a writer ranked in the top 20% of their network, including an interview coaching session and a LinkedIn profile update. The top package restricts writer choices to the top 10% and adds an additional coaching session.

Though TopResume's packages cover most job sectors, unique roles might require more specialized resumes. TopResume assists with tailored vitae, a feature I wish had been available during my college search years ago. Additionally, they provide a military discount, reflecting a slightly reduced cost.

Maximizing TopResume's Job Placement Features

If aid with LinkedIn, resumes, and job seeking isn't sufficient, consider enrolling in one of their job placement programs. Service levels vary depending on career phase: Graduate, Professional, and Executive. Although not discounted, TopResume promises continued support until employment is secured if you purchase a package.

Each package includes a resume, cover letter, and accompanying perks of TopResume writing services. Additionally, clients gain unrestricted access to a career coach and automatic resume distribution to recruiters. Combined with Careerminds—TopResume's expansive job search platform—it broadens your opportunities effectively.

Although I haven't tried this as a WIRED staff member, TopResume claims to have successfully placed over 20,000 individuals last year. Given their guarantee paired with a one-time cost, their reliability speaks volumes.