Question 1

What is Top of the Stack?

Accepted Answer

Top of the Stack is a candidate positioning consultancy specializing in resume and LinkedIn optimization services and tough-love candidate evaluations for senior professionals, built by recruiters who know exactly what hiring teams are looking for.​For our clients, that means helping them:Position themselves more competitivelyRevitalize their resumes and optimize their LinkedIn profilesTighten their candidate narrative and professional brandClearly communicate their valueNavigate modern hiring processes more strategicallyOur services go beyond standard "resume editing" and wordsmithing your bullet points. We partner with senior professionals to equip them with the skills, hiring-side insights, and candidate assets they need to be significantly more competitive in today's challenging hiring markets.

Question 2

Who does Top of the Stack serve?

Accepted Answer

We support multiple audiences across the talent and people ecosystem. We primarily work with individual job seekers, including: mid-career professionals across all job functions, startup and tech candidates, executive and leadership-track candidates, professionals navigating career pivots, and candidates targeting more strategic or higher-paying opportunities.

Question 3

What services does Top of the Stack offer?

Accepted Answer

We help senior professionals navigate modern hiring by leveraging a tough-love, tell-you-the-truth mindset to revitalize their resumes, optimize their LinkedIn presence, and evaluate their candidacy and refine their candidate narrative, all rooted in real recruiter expertise. See the full breakdown and overviews of our services Here.

Question 4

Does Top of the Stack only work with people in tech?

Accepted Answer

No. While many clients may come from startup, SaaS, or tech-adjacent environments, we have worked with clients in nearly all industries. We have hiring-side experience in a wide variety of industries, and our underlying positioning, storytelling, and career strategy principles apply across industries and job functions.

Question 5

Where do I start if I'm not sure what I need?

Accepted Answer

Start with our free 10-minute fit check. It helps us understand where you are in your search and point you toward the right service. No pressure, no commitment.

Question 6

Do you work with people who have been laid off or are urgently job searching?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Many of the people we work with are navigating an unexpected transition. We're direct, fast, and focused on getting you traction in the market as quickly as possible.

Question 7

Do you offer a Veteran's Discount?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we proudly offer a veteran’s and military discount. To receive your coupon code, please email us at info@topofthestack.ai with a valid form of military ID and our team will provide your code.

Question 8

What payment methods do you accept?

Accepted Answer

Payments are facilitated through our website and we accept credit cards, PayPal, Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

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