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

513 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT…

BE VERY CLEAR ABOUT CANCELLATION....Payment taken for unwanted services. I used the 14 day trial for one CV. I cancelled so as not to be caught up in paying monthly as I knew I only needed it for one volunteer role job application. I even emailed asking how to cancel as found it difficult. They replied. I clicked the cancel subscription button on their website as advised and thought I had done it. I have had no emails, no invoices, no bills, telling me they are taking £17 every month for the last 7 months. I am fuming and feel completely ripped off. I will ask for a refund, but having seen other's reviews, I am doubtful. I feel exploited and taken for a ride.

1 January 2025
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Reply from StandOut CV

Hi Jo
Sorry for any confusion, but as I showed you, you did sign up of the monthly subscription, which you were twice shown details of before signing up, and our pricing is clearly displayed here on the website: https://standout-cv.com/about/cv-builder-pricing. You didn't cancel your subscription, or contact us to request cancellation, so we continued to provide you with access to the platform. We're happy to refund you for 1 month, but we cannot refund for several months of used subscription access.
Regards
David Atkins

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very intuitive website

A very intuitive website
This website helped me very much in improving my CV, starting from the examples that are given in the different sections, to the streamlined look and feel of the website. I would highly recommend this for anyone that is looking for a good way to improve the look and feel of their CV and are struggling for finding where to begin.

27 July 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Warning: Horrible subscription trap- beware!

Warning: Horrible subscription trap- beware!

I’m writing this review to warn others about the predatory and misleading subscription practices I experienced with StandOutCV.

I initially signed up for a 14-day trial back in late 2022. After realizing I was charged, I emailed immediately to cancel my subscription. Despite explicitly stating that I wanted to cancel, StandOutCV continued to charge me monthly through 2025.

Adding to the confusion and concern, I only received two email invoices in early 2023 and never again after that. This lack of transparency led me to reasonably believe the subscription had been cancelled. In reality, the charges continued silently in the background.

Their refusal to refund payments, even after I presented this timeline and lack of use, reflects a complete disregard for fair consumer treatment. As someone who never used the service beyond the original trial, I find this inexcusable.

StandOutCV is a company built on exploiting users who forget about their subscriptions. Their model relies on burying cancellation policies in fine print and cutting off billing visibility by hiding invoices. These are not the practices of a transparent or trustworthy business. They are designed to maximize profit by misleading and outlasting consumer awareness.

Avoid this company at all costs.

18 July 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from StandOut CV

Hi Abby
I'm sorry that you are unhappy, but as I showed - you signed up to our monthly subscription and passed 2 pages where the pricing was explained + we have a clear pricing page on our website: https://standout-cv.com/about/cv-builder-pricing.
We did not receive any communication from you regarding your cancellation and you did not cancel from within your account, which you could have done at any time.
As a gesture of goodwill, I refunded your most recent payment, but I'm afraid we cannot refund payment for many months of subscription that have already been used.
Regards
David Atkins
Customer Service

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

NOT for Creatives or film producers

Sorry... but the "templates" presented are all standard business style NOT for any creative production use of filmmakers or Talent with the ridiculous Chronological format puhleese. Hard pass

10 July 2025
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Reply from StandOut CV

Thanks for your feedback. Our templates follow a broadly professional structure to ensure ATS compatibility, however we do offer a range of creative options including different layouts, fonts, colours, the ability to add a photo, and portfolio links. Many creative professionals have used these to build visually striking CVs that still meet hiring standards, however we appreciate your feedback!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Fraudulent company

Fraudulent company, they unlawfully keep your bank cards details that you never agreed to and put you on an expensive "subscription" that you didn't agree to and they debit your account through stripe. They could be using this tactic against vulnerable or elderly persons and it's sneaky. Their company details (including address) are widely and easily available online for anyone to view and it's everyone's right to report fraudent online activity. Thanks for refunding my money that you took without my permission

2 July 2025
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Reply from StandOut CV

Kaylee. We are sorry that you forgot to cancel your subscription, and have refunded your payment. However, it is not acceptable for you to threaten members of our staff by claiming that you know where they live. If you make any such threats again, we will contact the police

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Templates with a super-easy layout and easily editable

This is a very clear template setup, with easy access to edit and modify. You can adjust priorities of skills and any other stand out features you want a prospective employer to notice, or change the entire look of a CV to match a different type of employer...within seconds!

19 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confidence building CV successful at last

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 interview. However, the day after I submitted a cv made with the Stand out cv builder I progressed to next level of recruitment screening. Highly recommend this company and their products.

17 June 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scam website

Scam website, unclear pricing information. Suddenly you have a subscription which you did not want to have, no billing information.

13 June 2025
Unprompted review
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Reply from StandOut CV

Hi Alexandra
Sorry to hear you’re unhappy. As mentioned via email, you signed up to our 14-day trial, which auto-renews into a monthly subscription unless cancelled. Full pricing and subscription details were shown at sign-up, checkout, and can be viewed here: https://standout-cv.com/about/cv-builder-pricing
We’ve already cancelled your subscription and refunded your most recent payment as a goodwill gesture. If there’s anything else I can help with, feel free to drop me an email.
Regards
David Atkins
Customer Support

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