Resume Services. Under Scrutiny.
Ratings of Resume Services
Leading off with ratings from the Better Business Bureau (scores of A+ through F), the commentary that follows on each mini-review belongs to former pro resume writer David Alan Carter. We asked him to filter each company's marketing materials, sample resumes, pricing and guarantees through the lens of an insider. Read more of his analysis by following the links to the "In-Depth Reviews."
ResumeWriters.com
A+ with the BBB
Largest network of certified resume writers 15 years and counting; excellent odds you'll be partnered with a writer experienced in your industry and career field. Solid writing, reasonable pricing and an interview guarantee makes this the best bang for your buck.
GreatResumesFast.com
A+ with the BBB
Best in class writing from writers whose bios you can actually read online. Pricey, yes. But worth it if you're in a highly competitive field. No worksheets. Instead, expect an hour-long "resume strategy and personal branding consultation."
About Jobs, LLC
A with the BBB*
About Jobs was founded by nationally recognized job search strategist Don Goodman. Don hand-selected the writing team and led that team to consistently deliver a 95% client satisfaction rate. An in-depth telephone consultation is standard. And the company President reviews every resume before it goes out the door.
ResumeCenter.com
A+ with the BBB
Best-selling author and speaker James Innes founded The Resume Center in 1998. Today, it has a significant presence both in the U.S. and internationally. Offering a free resume review service and a rare 100% money-back guarantee. But no telephone interview and samples didn't impress.
ResumesPlanet.com
F with the BBB
The company parades budget pricing and an interview guarantee. The BBB, on the other hand, parades customer complaints that speak of resumes with misspelled names, mistakes in basic grammar, rude customer service and difficulity dealing with management.
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Footnotes:
* The BBB rates Monster.com a B-. However, Monster subcontracts their resume-writing service to Talent, Inc., parent company to TopResume, which garners a BBB rating of C-.