StandOut CV Reviews 513

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.4

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the platform for its intuitive and user-friendly interface, making the process of creating a professional CV straightforward and efficient. Many people found the templates and pre-written examples incredibly helpful for crafting impactful resumes that stand out. The ability to easily tailor CVs for different roles and the clear guidance provided were frequently highlighted as significant advantages. However, some customers expressed dissatisfaction with the limited customization options for templates, particularly for creative fields, noting that the available designs primarily cater to standard business styles.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

nice page, especially the quick change of layout and the prompts for all the fields are really helpful. I wish there were an option to move stuff around before downloading though

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I found the templates and pre-written examples very helpful in producing a successful cv. 6 months after being made redundant from a long term employer I had lost confidence in my ability to get an in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

StandOut CV is one of the best desktop apps I’ve come across for career development. It’s far more than just a CV builder — it’s a smart tool that helps you present your experience in a clea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am awful at CV formatting, and this was just what I needed to put together a tailored CV that looked professional. Super intuitive, and great designs.


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Create an interview-winning CV and land the job you really want


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4.4

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Straight-forward and effective

Really simple to use to create an effective CV. StandOut CV takes you step by step through all the relevant sections and is easy to edit to suit your personal needs. Thank you

January 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Hidden subscription charges and no refunds

Really poor experience. Bought a £2.70 trial so that I could make a CV for some charitable work. Cancelled the subscription upon signup (which I can prove in contemporaneous correspondence) and received only a receipt for £2.70 by email. After a flurry of emails pre-sign up, there were no further emails after the £2.70 charge. I received nothing containing any payment notifications, so I had no cause to assume that the cancellation had been unsuccessful. I never accessed the system again.

It was only several months later that I saw on my bank statement that the company was charging me £16.95 pcm without my permission. I got in touch with them assuming they would act in good faith and refund as the payments were unauthorised and I had never intended to sign up to a subscription (nor had I used it other than for one CV). However, they refused. They were uninterested in the fact that I had never used the system again or that I had found contemporaneous records that I had cancelled the subscription in September.

In sum: be really careful with this company and their hidden subscription practices. They appear to be more interested in maximising revenue at the consumer’s expense than in consumer goodwill.

January 2, 2025
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Reply from StandOut CV

Hi Olivia. I'm sorry that you feel unhappy with our service, but you signed up for our monthly plan, for which fees can be seen here on our pricing page: https://standout-cv.com/about/cv-builder-pricing and at plan choice, and checkout. All invoices are available in your account and you were/are able to cancel at anytime. You maintained the subscription for several months before cancelling it, so we cannot provide a refund for all of those month's. As a gesture of goodwill I provided you with a refund for 1 month of your subscription, but I'm afraid I cannot provide any further refunds. Sorry
David Atkins
Customer Support

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

CV-sensation!

Intuitive, super-easy, and quick to produce an updated CV.

I would highly recommend Standout CV to kick-start your job search for 2025!

December 26, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Creating your CV with a CV maker…

Creating your CV with a CV maker provided a streamlined, user-friendly experience, allowing me to effectively showcase my skills and experiences. The intuitive interface and customized templates made it easy to highlight my qualifications in a professional manner. This enhanced my ability to present a polished, compelling CV tailored to attract recruiters' attention and stand out in the job market.

December 25, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing tool

Amazing tool, very easy to use and versatile.
You can use to create your CV using elegant and useful templates.
Highly recommended!

December 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simplicity

I have to say, the process of creating your CV is very simple and great. The fact that they provide ample templates is amazing. I am positive that I will have more interviews lined up with this CV from standout CV. It is all worth it.

December 5, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Loved my experience - but would be good to have a free download option

StandOut CV is incredibly user-friendly and provides everything you need to craft a professional CV. One of its standout features is the inclusion of pre-written cues that help you highlight responsibilities and key achievements, even ones you might have overlooked. This makes creating a polished, comprehensive CV much easier, especially for those who might struggle with phrasing or structure.

HOWEVER, the platform is quite expensive if you want to download just one CV. It would be a significant improvement if there were a free download option, even if limited, to make it more accessible to a broader audience. Overall, it’s a great tool, but the cost could be a drawback for some users.

November 28, 2024
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Lumpy primitive website …

The finished product is incredible but the actual site is quite lumpy to use
Logging in — there is no obvious way on the home page or search bar to log in. Had to come out and google standout cv log in to find it.
The boxes don’t let you scroll across meaning you need to finish the whole cv to see to edit even basic punctuation. It’s does the job, looks amazing but is a primitive website

November 23, 2024
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Reply from StandOut CV

Hi Juniper, thanks for the feedback and sorry that the app didn't quite meet your expectations. One of our team will be in touch shortly to see if there is any more we can do to help.
Regards
David Atkins
Customer Service

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great CV builder

I was hesitant to use a CV builder but the process was straightforward, made me think through the messaging on my CV as I drafted it, and the output was great. It's exactly what I needed.

November 18, 2024
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