LiveCareer reviews: what the CV builder does well, and what it really costs

LiveCareer is an online CV and cover letter builder. The terms of use of livecareer.co.uk set up a contract between you and BOLD LLC, registered in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, with Auxiliant S.à.r.l., in Luxembourg, as a possible merchant of record. The footer of the site reads "© 2026 Bold Limited".

The same group runs MyPerfectCV, Zety, MyPerfectResume and Resume Now: we found BOLD LLC in the terms of each site on 31 October 2026. The offers work the same way. Our MyPerfectCV review compares the closest one, with its phone line and step-by-step cancellation.

• Ease of use. It's the word that comes back most. ResumeJudge, which tested the tool for 14 days (January 2026), lists "very easy to use", "fast resume creation" and the option to upload and edit an existing CV as its three strengths.
• Guidance for every section. LiveCareer's homepage describes prompts and content suggestions "from the first click to the final download", helpful for a first CV.
• An AI CV checker built in. According to the homepage, it reviews your document "for keywords, typos, and structure" before you send it.
• Templates you can adjust: colours, fonts and sections, with more than 40 templates listed on the pricing page.
• Extras in the paid plans: a review of your CV by an expert, a Bold.pro online profile and a tool to collect feedback from people you know.

LiveCareer also publishes its own "Customer Reviews & Feedback" page. It shows a selection of 4 and 5 out of 5 reviews taken from Trustpilot: read it as what it is, a page chosen by the brand.

ResumeJudge's cons list is mostly about money and support: customer service it found unhelpful, plans it found expensive, automatic renewals and a free plan that isn't really free. The Reddit threads ranking for this search (r/resumes) are about billing too. We couldn't load Trustpilot on 31 October 2026, so we quote no rating.

The pattern is the one you'll find for every site of the group: people like the CV builder, and dislike discovering the renewal on their bank statement. Neither is hidden in the terms, but both are easy to miss when you pay £1.95.

• Check which site the review is about. The main Trustpilot profile is for livecareer.com, the American site. UK prices differ.
• Check the date. Offers change: a review from several years ago describes a different trial.
• Start with the lowest-rated reviews, and search them for "trial", "renew", "cancel" and "refund".
• Read the company's replies. A reply that solves the problem says more about customer service than a high average.
• Separate the tool from the billing. A review can be right about both: a good builder and a payment you didn't expect.

Writing is free; a formatted download isn't. LiveCareer's homepage says you can "write your CV, explore templates, preview your document, and download it in a TXT file at no cost". Unlimited downloads and other file types (Word, PDF) need a subscription.

A TXT file has no layout. You can paste it into an application form, but it isn't a CV you'd attach to an email to a recruiter.

Prices on livecareer.co.uk, in pounds, read on 31 October 2026. ResumeJudge quotes different amounts, in dollars: they don't come from livecareer.co.uk.

1. Log in to livecareer.co.uk and go to My Accounts, then My Settings: the terms call it the "online cancellation page".
2. Cancel and keep the email with the cancellation reference that the terms promise for every request.
3. No email? Use the chat (bottom right of the contact page) or the contact form; the team says it replies within two business days.
4. Within 14 days of buying, the terms let you withdraw from the contract "without stating a reason" and at no cost, and the pricing page promises a refund if you're unhappy in that period.
5. After that, refunds aren't guaranteed beyond what the law requires. If payments continue after you cancelled, contact your bank with your cancellation reference. The payment appears as LiveCareer.co.uk, BLD\Livecareer.co.uk or PayPal \LIVECAREER.

A new subscription regime under the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 is due to come into force in January 2027, according to the Competition and Markets Authority. GOV.UK says it will add reminders, a 14-day period to cancel after a trial auto-renews, and an exit as easy as signing up.

What LiveCareer does better: an expert review of your CV, which Kandiq doesn't offer, and an annual plan if you'll edit CVs all year. What Kandiq changes: both prices are on the pricing page before you start, you're billed monthly rather than every four weeks, and an email reminds you 3 days before the £2.99 week becomes a monthly plan. Refund details are on our refunds page.

• LiveCareer if you want a guided first CV and an expert's opinion on it, need one download, and will cancel before the 14 days are up.
• Kandiq if you're sending applications every week and want each CV tailored to the job advert, scored by the AI CV checker, with cover letters and interview practice included and a reminder email before the first monthly payment.