Customer Reviews

WinWay Resume Deluxe 11.0

5 star:		(6)
4 star:		(4)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(4)

 

 

The centerpiece of WinWay's Resume Deluxe 11.0 (and most top-selling resume software) is its Resume Wizard. However, even in 2005, with an online updated version of 11.0, the software designers at Winway couldn't be bothered to provide a way to save your work in the Wizard and continue it later! And, since Winway also does not let you import old resumes you may have on file--another ridiculous oversight--this HUGE design blunder means that in the very time-consuming process of building a resume from scratch you BETTER finish the entire process in one sitting! There is NO way to save all the data you enter on previous jobs etc., etc. except---and here I quote a tech support guy---by "leaving it on." Meaning: leaving on the Wizard, the application, and your computer!!! Heaven help you if there is a power outtage in the middle of your race to get through the Wizard. Saved resumes created with the Wizard cannot be run through it again, so there is no use pressing the "Next" button over and over to get to the end, finish, and save. This is all too bad, because the interview process used to help you build your resume in the Wizard is well thought out. But if you you lose all your work half way through, like I did, the good intentions of the content writers are cancelled out by the outrageous omissions of the tech/interface designers. Zero stars!---but I'm only allowed to rate it a low of 1. (Individual Software's ResumeMaker Professional costs less, allows you to save in the Wizard, import other files, and access their web-based ResumeMaker product for free. Live and learn...)

My Resume was hand crafted using Winway Resume Deluxe 11.0. It could not have been more effective in getting me hired! It helped me produce a professional resume that told all who read it "I mean Business".
The Video tutorials were a God-send! They showed me proper speech patterns, professional interaction, how to properly show confidence with out being cocky. (It never occurred to me that such minuscule shortcomings could actually cost you a job even if you are over qualified for.)
I truly feel that if not for this software I would still be searching for work.

I wanted a program that would handle all the formatting (MS Word is such a pain) and let me do the writing. This is NOT the program for someone like me. This program is designed to write all the words in your resume--it has a data bank of hundreds of jobs and job descriptions for each of these. I suppose if you're totally incapable of writing your own resume, this program would be good. But if you've gone as far as reading reviews on Amazon, you're probably capable of writing your own resume and should avoid this program. Even if you DO want a program to write the resume, this program is way too complicated and kludgey to be good. It's really hard to work with.

When I first bought this product I was concerned about the reviews that said you couldn't save information previously input and that you would have to start from scratch for each and every resume. While I will admit that the resume wizard leaves something to be desired, SKIP IT and use the blank resume in the Resume tab you are ready to begin building a custom and professional looking resume. From the Resume tab you can customize the resume headings, the style, add borders and images if desired, change the type font and select from hundreds of resume themes included in the program. You can save your work at ANYTIME while working in the resume tab and if you desire to tailor your resume or build another one just SAVE AS a different file name (I have used this program for several weeks and have created 5 different resumes without starting over from scratch). As far as writing your resume, the program offers an Autowriter feature which offers hundreds of phrases for many common occupations but you can skip this as well and write and format your resume however you desire. If you have your resume written in another program or online just copy and paste into this program. This program is very useful for somebody that wants to write their own resume and convert it a professional looking product. After writing your resume you can run the Resume Auditor that catches spelling errors as well as other common resume mistakes. The program is very flexible and allows you to create either a chronological or functional resume and convert it to either a PDF format or MS Word document. You can even convert resumes to HTML format for posting online.

Other features include writing cover letters, creating custom envelopes, a contacts list when job searching, a section devoted to the interview process and maximizing salary, and a resources and jobs section which takes you to the Winway Job agent website.

I am transitioning after 24 years of military service and has some reservations about buying this program after reading several reviews about not being able to save your personnel data (work history etc.) and create additional resumes without starting over from scratch, all of which I found are incorrect to a certain extent after working with the program. I would have given it 5 stars if the Resume Wizard were better but SKIP it and write your own custom resume with ease. I decided to spend $10 and I couldn't be more pleased. I wrote several resumes without starting over from scaratch and without using the Autowriter and let me say that this program is worth $10 - $15 just to be able to format and convert your resume to a professional looking product.

I was used to Resume Maker from Individual Software and thought that WinWay would be a better program. But it's worse. As already mentioned: It never keeps the data you have already entered. As soon you want to create a different resume you have to start from scratch and re-enter your employment history etc. again. It also doesn't let you import or copy parts of an existing Word resume. You have to retype every little thing. I will definitely return this software!

This is the easiest resume maker i've used thus far out of many. It can be hard to navigate at first, but once you get used to it, it looks very clean and professional. I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a career change or just entering your chosen field.

I found this software unopened and unused for $6 at a local Goodwill.

I've never been one to have a hard time with creative writing yet when writing my resume I seemed to always run into writer's block. Using some the features included in this software I found the ideas flowing and was able to re-word some of my most mundane job duties to make me sound like a superstar. I also enjoyed the numerous resume formats included.

Comprehensive, easy-to-use. Pair this with a few resume books and get inspired!

Ever since I ordered WinWay Resume Deluxe 11.0 I have been amazed on how much easier it is to build any resume of my choosing. I used [...] before but now that I use WinWay, sorry emurce! I recommend WinWay Resume Deluxe 11.0 to everyone. Fast, easy, and convenient. Thanks WinWay Resume Deluxe 11.0.

There really is no way that I can even give this product a single star. It is TERRIBLE. The program is very restrictive and doesn't seem to consider many variations to a basic style. There were virtually no options for us to create an academic resume. The styles all looked horribly unprofessional. I would be embarrassed to send out a resume produced by this program. You can do much better using Word by yourself.

This deluxe resume builder, Number 11 is a nearly perfect product. For the life of me I cannot understand why the later versions of this product have such low ratings, and a low amount of reviewers normally, happy or otherwise. Products of this type, later additions tend to be better.

The only reason I did not get this product five stars is because I like to create my resume working, and spell check in a Word document. In one spell check is complete, I cut and pasted directly into the resume. This product was not allowed to do that. Other than that I love it

And some reviews for this product, reviewers have stated that you cannot save work that is half complete. This is incorrect! At any point in the creation of your resume/cover letter you can save as. By going to the drop-down menu in the upper left-hand portion of the screen, you can save the partially completed work by giving it a name.

I have found that one of the most useful features of this product is the option allows you to fit your resume to one page. If you're like me with a long working history, you tend to go over the one page rule. By choosing this option, the font size is reduced just enough in most cases, to fit your resume/cover letter to one page. If for some reason you receive a message stating that it cannot be shrunk to one page, you may have to change the design of your resume, i.e., choose a smaller font. To begin with.

Another feature that should be utilized when creating your resume and cover letter is the edit tool. This will seek out various possible errors in your documents, and suggest possible corrections. Please note these are only suggestions, and what the program believes may be in error may in fact be what you intended from the start. Use your best judgment

I have not yet looked at any of the interview videos; I understand from other reviewers that it is quite helpful for the job search.
The resume, once connected to the Internet does have a job search feature which will allow you to search various job sites for your selected career. This should be utilized.

All in all, this is an excellent program, for the price. I'm glad that I bumped into it. I would recommend this to a friend. And him still currently using this as we speak. To help create several resumes for possible job change.
I wish all of you great success in your job search/career change.
BY this product!