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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Experience!

Shortlisted has been a great experience! They have helped me find so many roles and apply confidently! Their interview prep is a game changer! Simon has been so helpful every step of the way!

October 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and Efficient

Shortlisted and Simon in particular delivers great support and guidance. The process was simple, transparent and easy to understand. Simon was clear about what needs to be done and gives step by step instructions. In a time-consuming world of Job searches, shortlisted greatly assists to create focus on the biggest opportunities.

October 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Surprisingly great service

I've tried about 5 or 6 job search and resume services and concluded they are all a bit scammy, but Shortlisted is different. Simon was genuinely invested in helping me, and has gone above and beyond. I've referred numerous friends to Shortlisted on this basis - I definitely recommend them.

October 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

100% worth it

This service has made a huge difference in my experience of looking for work. All the mental and emotional labour related to job searching is taken care of. I recommend it to all my friends.

October 21, 2026
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

1 week of sunk cost

Simon's initial resume improvement suggestions caught my attention and encouraged me to engage with Shortlisted. However, after our first call and a week of engagement, Simon informed me that he wasn't interested in continuing and issued a refund (even when he wasn't expected to generate leads, he just had to share custom CV for each jobs I'd share for 95$ monthly).

While I appreciate the refund, the experience felt unprofessional and cost me a valuable week. If running Shortlisted alongside a full-time job limits your availability or makes you selective about clients, that decision should ideally be made before accepting an engagement, not after a client has invested their time and trust.

October 19, 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm sorry the outcome was disappointing, and I want to set out what happened, because the review describes a $95 engagement that never started.

We offer two plans. The $9 plan is automated: our system searches for roles that match a client's profile and posts them to their portal with a short evaluation, and the client decides what to apply for. The $95 service is where I come in personally, reading every role, building a tailored CV and cover letter for each application, and contacting hiring managers.

On the intake call, I said that a senior, fully remote role open to someone based in India would be a long shot, and that I had no idea whether we could find one. I suggested we treat the first two weeks as a trial, see how many of the right roles came up, and stop if it was only a trickle. I was clear about the terms: within the first 15 days, either side could end it, whether we saw it wasn't working or the client felt it wasn't, and the payment would be refunded in full. The day after the call, I suggested starting on the $9 plan as a cheaper way to answer that question before committing to the $95 service, and that is the plan that was taken up.

After about a week, the search had found very few roles that fit, and I didn't believe more time would change that. Rather than keep charging for a search that wasn't delivering, I suggested we stop and refunded the $9 in full that day.

I was then asked twice to start the $95 service anyway: first as a trial month, and later on the basis that I would build tailored CVs for roles found elsewhere. I declined both times because I didn't think we could deliver the result someone would be paying $95 a month for, and I would rather say so early than take the money.

I understand that a week can feel like a long time when you're job hunting.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

We know that job searching takes time

We know that job searching takes time! Shortlisted is a great platform for connecting job seekers with relevant contacts and job opportunities, especially when they don’t have the time or capacity to do so themselves.

October 5, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Confidence boost

Job-hunting can be a full-time job in itself. But Simon took all of the pain out of the process. I found his advice on navigating the current job market (from AI CV screenings to interview prep) invaluable. He is pro-active and responsive, and helped me to successfully reposition my skill set.

October 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

What sets Shortlisted apart

What sets Shortlisted apart is that there's a real human genuinely invested in whether you find work or not. The skills-match breakdowns helped me better understand my own skills and how they translate, and the tailored CV they made for me got me in the door and, ultimately, hired. I couldn't recommend them enough.

August 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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Team Shortlisted demonstrates compassion, they remain curious about evolving job opportunities, and they inspire personal self development. #LevelUpWithShortlisted

July 31, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Shortlisted helped me find a new job…

Shortlisted helped me find a new job and think outside the box. I was hesitant at first to do cold reach outs but Shortlisted encouraged me to do this to stand out. This is what landed me a new role. I highly recommend Shortlisted.

September 14, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend Shortlisted

I cannot speak more highly of the services offered by Simon at Shortlisted. Simon is an expert in his field, offering clear advice and guidance throughout the process. He is incredibly generous with his time and gave me fast, reliable support at every stage of my job applications. I especially appreciated his willingness to pivot and adapt as I navigated my job search, which helped me find the right role for me. I'd recommend Shortlisted to anyone looking for support in their career move.

October 5, 2026
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