ResumeCoach Reviews

ResumeCoach delivers a solid set of resume-building tools that cover most of what job seekers need, though some features feel more surface-level than we’d like.

The resume builder itself is straightforward and user-friendly.

You get all the standard sections you’d expect, plus some nice extras like projects, achievements, certifications and courses, honors and awards, publications, and references.

Custom sections are available, but they’re pretty basic – just rich text with a title. Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done if you need to add something unique.

The platform supports over 10 languages and the part we liked the most is that the resume builders translates the full resume automatically. Keep in mind that you need to set up this in the contact information step. The language button at the top right is for the language of the software itself.

It’s important to mention that ResumeCoach also provides regional options like European templates.

This is where ResumeCoach tries to stand out, using ChatGPT to power its AI features.

The AI resume builder generates content based on your job function, and there’s also an AI skills generator and resume summary tool.

The suggestions do vary by job role, but they’re still pretty generic within each role. The AI can’t factor in your specific achievements or daily tasks, so it ends up being more of a starting point than a finished product.

We would have liked to see it analyze your actual resume content to create something more personalized.

On the bright side, you do get expert suggestions in bullet points with various options to choose from, which can be genuinely useful when you’re stuck on how to phrase your accomplishments.

ResumeCoach also includes an AI-powered resume score that scores your resume from 0-100 in general and across all sections.

While it’s better than having nothing, we found it way too simple.

You get a score, but it doesn’t tell you what actually needs improvement, making the feedback feel incomplete and not particularly actionable.

However, there’s a separate AI-powered resume checker that provides specific suggestions in seconds. This goes beyond the basic scoring by offering detailed improvement recommendations like adding quantifiable achievements, using stronger action verbs, or optimizing for ATS systems.

Although it’s not as thorough as human expert review, this feedback tool actually delivers actionable advice that you can implement immediately.

Creating cover letters is simple enough, and you can use AI here, too.

However, there’s a strange limitation: you can’t generate an AI cover letter from your existing resume data. Instead, you answer a few basic questions, which makes the results feel too generic.

You also can’t personalize the cover letter to specific job postings like some competitors allow.

Cover letters can only be downloaded and not shared as live links like resumes.

The information is laid out clearly and feels genuinely helpful rather than just filler content – a nice bonus for job seekers who want to understand the ‘why’ behind resume best practices.

ResumeCoach makes it incredibly easy to share your work.

You can download resumes in PDF or TXT format, and the PDFs look pretty good – you can even choose between print-ready and online-sharing formats.

The cherry on top is the ability to create a live online version with a shareable link in just one click.

While there aren’t built-in collaboration tools for direct feedback, the sharing flexibility is genuinely useful for different application scenarios.

Getting started with ResumeCoach is a piece of cake, and the company’s claim about building a resume in under 5 minutes actually holds up.

After signing up and verifying your email, the process flows smoothly: pick a template (you can always change it later), fill in your basic info, and let the AI do the heavy lifting.

Every step explains exactly what you need to do, so there’s no guessing involved.

The software is extremely fast and user-friendly – we genuinely had a solid first draft done in under five minutes. Everything auto-saves as you go, which is one less thing to worry about.

ResumeCoach also allows you to import existing resumes and have AI improve them. For the most part, it worked well with our testing. We were surprised by how the resume builder was able to fetch all the information correctly with just a minor mistakes here and there that took us just a few seconds to improve.

The platform works well for everyone – students, seasoned professionals, and career changers – and the interface adapts nicely regardless of your experience level.

ResumeCoach offers 20+ templates to choose from, including two ATS-optimized options for getting past those pesky applicant tracking systems.

The templates aren’t organized into categories, but with only 20-something designs, we didn’t find it hard to locate what we wanted. They all look modern and professional, so you won’t end up with anything that screams ‘outdated’.

Most templates give you the flexibility to include a photo or skip it entirely. If you do add a picture, there’s a nice touch where you can choose between square or circle formats, and the AI will actually analyze your photo to suggest improvements.

Customization is decent but not overwhelming.

You can pick from four different fonts for section titles (though not the body text), adjust spacing, change text size, and modify colors. Keep in mind that color options depend on the specific template you’ve chosen.

The cherry on top is that you can switch templates anytime without losing your content, and the online versions are mobile responsive.

Unfortunately, you can’t rearrange sections within templates, so you’re stuck with their predetermined order.

ResumeCoach follows the standard pricing structure for an online resume builder.

There’s a free version that allows you to create your resume and cover letter, as well as use most of the features available, but only lets you download TXT files.

Then, there’s a $2.45 14-day paid trial of Premium, which is cheaper than most of its competitors (the standard price for a 7-day trial is usually $2.95). Premium unlocks all features, including PDF downloads, advanced AI, and unlimited resumes and cover letters.

A word of caution, though. When this trial ends, your account automatically renews at $29.95 every four weeks. But something that is also an advantage compared to the competition is the 14-day money-back guarantee available.

Although the paid trial is not eligible for this refund, you can get the money back from your latest payment if you request it within 14 days of the last renewal period.

In general, customers are happy with ResumeCoach, but some people complain about how confusing it is to cancel the account and get a refund.

Additionally, you can check the FAQ section to get some information on common issues and queries. The page isn’t very extensive, but the software is straightforward enough not to need a lot of information.

On a brighter side, there are plenty of useful resources and examples on the company’s website to help you create an excellent resume and land your next job.

The 20+ templates look modern and professional, and we liked the additional touches like the AI photo analyzer and the flexibility to share via downloadable PDFs or live links.

The career resources are actually worth reading, which is more than we can say for most competitors.

Unfortunately, the AI feels pretty generic.

The resume score gives you a rating but doesn’t tell you how to improve, customer service lacks 24/7 support, and the automatic renewal pricing might catch you off guard.

That being said, ResumeCoach delivers solid value for anyone wanting a straightforward, fast resume builder with quality templates and helpful resources.

If you need to get a professional resume done quickly without the learning curve, this platform gets the job done.