Resume.io Reviews

Resume.io boasts a wide array of features that make it a one-stop shop for anyone looking for a new job. A user-friendly resume editor, built-in job board and tracker, auto writing, and AI interview prep are just a few of the tools you can take advantage of by signing up to Resume.io.

Everything starts with Resume.io's user-friendly editor – the core of any resume builder. We enjoyed testing out the drag-and-drop functions and found everything to be intuitive, making it exceptionally straightforward to create a resume, even for the less tech-savvy.

There are over 10 premade sections to add to your resume, covering education, skills, employment history, references, hobbies, and more. There’s also the option to add custom sections, but we found it too simple and not customizable enough.

Sections are added to the resume depending on the template you choose. Although this limitation means less customization on the design of the resume, it only takes a few seconds to try out all the different templates available and select your favorite one.

There’s also a simple cover letter editor, which can be designed using the same template as the resume, keeping everything consistent.

Resume.io takes full advantage of AI advancements to help job seekers find their next project. All sections provided in the editor come with suggestions to help you build a resume that will be picked for an interview.

Recommendations will always take into consideration the position you’re applying for. During our testing, we built a resume for a ‘Content Manager’ position and got skill suggestions like content creation, leadership, Google Analytics, and other essential competencies for the job.

The AI won’t be able to write the resume for you completely – your input is still needed to make it uniquely yours. Still, it works as a great brainstormer to help you remember what to include in your resume.

To take it a step further, it’s also possible to tailor your resume to a specific position by providing a link to the job post. The AI also generates your cover letter in seconds by considering the position and your resume.

It took us by surprise how far beyond a typical resume builder Resume.io goes. Powered by AI, the company offers custom career plans, which include tailored career paths, job recommendations, peer comparisons, a professional pitch, and an action plan with development opportunities.

Additionally, the resume builder comes with a built-in job board and tracker so that you can apply and keep on top of job applications without leaving the platform.

AI interview prep is another excellent feature of the career toolkit provided by Resume.io. The software provides roleplaying to help you get ready for real interviews by connecting you to an online meeting with an AI bot that is tailored to the position you’re applying for. At the end, you get a recording of the interview so you can self-assess your performance, as well as recommendations for improvement.

If you live in the U.S. or the UK, you get access to the resume distribution services, where the company sends your resume to up to 50 recruiters per week. Finally, anyone can hire a career coach or a resume writer for a more personalized service in a few clicks (but it costs extra).

We appreciated how easy to navigate Resume.io is. With its intuitive design, everything is logically displayed and there aren’t any features hidden behind hundreds of clicks.

To make life simpler, the resume builder provides step-by-step instructions the first time you log in to add the most important information to your profile and create your first resume.

You don’t need to worry if you skip some of the steps in the beginning, as the dashboard will always show you what you’re missing to have a killer profile.

You can drag and drop the sections to reorder their placement from top to bottom, and there’s a live preview on the right-hand side at all times that shows the changes you’re making. Moreover, you can upload your original resume to add the information automatically.

The only bone we have to pick with Resume.io is the lack of a mobile app. However, the website and platform are mobile optimized, so you can still use the resume builder on the go via a mobile browser. Still, a mobile app is always faster and more responsive.

There are over 30 resume templates to choose from in Resume.io. That being said, some are very similar, making it harder for you to have a unique resume design compared to other users.

It doesn’t help that there’s minimal template customization, as it’s only possible to change the font size and color scheme. Still, you do have options for all tastes, from the more traditional to the more fun ones.

Another key benefit is that the company offers a few ATS-friendly templates, which are essential when applying to companies that use electronic resume scanners.

Resumes can be downloaded in PDF, DOCX, or TXT, but you need a paid account to have access to the first two.

Fortunately, Resume.io's pricing is simple and transparent. Unlike most resume builder providers that try to get your money through shady maneuvers, Resume.io is upfront about how to pay for the platform.

There’s a free plan available, but it comes with some big limitations, like only being able to download in TXT format or having a maximum of one resume and one cover letter. However, it’s generous of the company to offer most of the features in the career toolkits at zero cost.

When it comes to paid accounts, you can choose between monthly, every six months, or yearly billing cycles. The longer you commit, the cheaper the product gets, with discounts going up to 75%.

If you’re serious about building your resume with Resume.io, choosing a paid subscription is the best option – especially since you have two ways to try out the platform risk free.

In addition to a 7-day paid trial that costs $2.95 (which automatically renews to a monthly plan when the trial period ends), all subscriptions are protected with a 7-day money-back guarantee.

Resume.io's customer service is available via email and phone (the latter only in the U.S.). Although customer support doesn’t operate 24/7, call queues aren’t usually long, and emails are replied to within a few days, maximum.

Before reaching out to customer service, there are plenty of resources to explore on the website. The FAQ covers questions about the resume and cover letter editors, billing, accounts, and the job search tool.

Answers are clear and have visuals to help you understand what you need to do to fix your problem. Plus, the company has several useful how-to videos.

If you’re interested in the job market in general, we recommend checking Resume.io's blog, podcasts, and social media pages, where new and interesting content is regularly published. The resume builder is present on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube.

However, what truly sets Resume.io apart is all the extras provided, even to free users. From a built-in job board to custom career plans and AI interview prep, job seekers can fully prepare for their recruitment processes without leaving the platform.

There’s a 7-day trial available, which costs $2.95, and all subscriptions come with a 7-day money-back guarantee. As usual, going for a longer billing cycle results in higher savings, with discounts going up to 75%.