TopStack Resume Reviews

TopStack Resume is a bit different from your standard resume builder. Instead of offering an editor, TopStack Resume creates the resume for you. With a team of U.S.-based writers, the company makes sure that your resume is professionally written and includes the keywords recruiters are looking for.

TopStack also provides an even more valuable service in the form of cover letter writing, as many job hunters don’t know the best way to present themselves in written form. The company considers your experience and most valuable skills when writing a compelling cover letter. You decide if TopStack Resume addresses the company you’re applying to, or if it creates a more generic cover letter.

But nowadays your online presence is as important as the traditional job application, and it’s guaranteed that recruiters will go through your LinkedIn profile. Fortunately, TopStack Resume has you covered by offering LinkedIn optimization services as well. In this case, the company scours over your page and updates it with well-written and keyword-optimized copy. TopStack Resume will either send you a Word document with the information or directly access your account with a temporary password.

Finally, if you feel that you need that little bit more help, you can opt for TopStack Resume’s career counseling. The resume builder will set up online profiles on major job boards, source jobs of interest, and create additional hiring documents. Plus, you can count on career path suggestions, interview preparation, and strategic advice to best position yourself throughout the process.

The setup process is straightforward. The first thing you need to do is choose a package and select your preferred templates. Then, it’s time to share those jobs you’re interested in. TopStack Resume allows you to add specific links for job openings, and it’s possible to upload your current curriculum vitae to help the writer understand your design preferences.

Finally, you just need to share your work and educational experience, as well as any other important accomplishments or technical skills. This is enough information for the writer to create a draft of your resume. If the writer requires additional information, they’ll get in touch via email.

Our experience with our appointed writer was flawless. They sent a first draft of the resume for us to check all the information and design. We asked for a few updates, and the writer always got back to us with a new version within a few days. When we gave the green light for the resume, the writer then wrote the cover letter and sent us both documents in Word and PDF format.

TopStack Resume’s template portfolio consists of 11 ATS-ready resumes. This means that regardless of your styling preferences, you can rest assured that your resume will be optimized for current resume-screening technology. The templates are fairly standard and similar but that’s not really a problem, as TopStack Resume accepts custom orders. So, while there isn’t a resume sample with a profile picture, you can ask the writer to add it.

Although a cover letter doesn’t need to be as eye-catching as your resume, you can still play with its layout a bit. TopStack Resume offers three templates that come with different designs for the heading. Moreover, you can add your own final touches, as TopStack writers send the resume and cover letter in editable Word documents.

Since TopStack Resume offers professionally written resumes, it has a different pricing structure than standard resume builders. Instead of charging a subscription, the company asks you for a one-time payment for each resume you need. Keep in mind that you only pay after you’re happy with the final product. That’s why TopStack only asks for your payment details after it creates the resume.

The lowest price you can get your resume for is $115. However, the more expensive deals provide some valuable extra perks. An additional $50 will get you a cover letter. Meanwhile, the Professional plan ($235) provides keyword-optimized LinkedIn profile updates. Finally, the ultimate option – Premium – costs $545 and offers everything already listed, plus career consulting services. It’s possible to ask TopStack Resume to expedite an order to the front queue for $50, and federal government resumes cost an extra $60.

Some plans come with a 60-day interview guarantee. Professional and Premium customers who apply for at least 10 jobs and don’t receive any interview invites within 60 days get free one-on-one career guidance. Professional customers get one hour of consultations, whereas Premium clients get two.