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Is Indeed Resume Builder Actually Free? A Transparent Comparison vs My Resume Tool
When I was job searching, I kept seeing tutorials and TikToks telling people: “Just use Indeed’s free resume builder! It’s totally free!” So of course, I tried it. And yes, technically you can create a resume for free inside Indeed. But once you actually try to download it, tailor it, or format it, you quickly realize something important: Indeed’s resume builder is free… but the things you actually need are not. This isn’t a hit-piece. Indeed is a great platform with mill

Jon Irwin
12 minutes ago4 min read


ATS Score Checker: How I Finally Beat the ATS in 2025 (And How You Can Too)
If you’ve ever applied for dozens of jobs and heard nothing back, you’re not alone. A year ago, I was in that exact spot — sending out application after application, wondering why I wasn’t even getting rejected. I wasn’t getting anything. I eventually learned what most people never find out: Your resume usually isn’t getting ignored by a human. It’s getting filtered out by an ATS. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) scan your resume before a recruiter ever sees it. If your resum

Jon Irwin
6 days ago5 min read


The 5 Resume Mistakes That Cost Me 100 Interviews (and How I Landed a Government Job in 6 Weeks)
How I Learned the Hard Way About Resume Mistakes I'll never forget the moment I realized how many resume mistakes had been holding me back. After sending out over 100 applications and hearing nothing but silence, I thought maybe the job market was just impossible. But in reality, it wasn't the market—it was my resume. Today, after using the AI Resume Rewriter from Resilio Partners, I've landed a government role with the City of Detroit in just 6 weeks. Not only did I secure a

Jon Irwin
Nov 113 min read


How I Used My Own AI Resume Tool to Land a Government Job worth $126K in 6 weeks!
I never expected to become my own best-case study. Six months ago, I started building Resilio Partners, as a Project Management consulting firm as I began my search for a new role somewhere. After a few months and building an AI powered business planner, I decided about 6 weeks ago to begin developing an AI-powered resume tool and interview prep platform, while hustling through call center work and contract gigs. Then I saw a job posting for a Workforce Management Analyst rol

Jon Irwin
Nov 45 min read


Explore Entry-Level and Professional Jobs on Resilio Partners
TL;DR: We just shipped a major upgrade to the job board. You can now toggle between Entry-Level and Professional roles, discover fresh listings faster, and tailor your resume in seconds How Resilio Partners Makes Finding Entry-Level and Professional Jobs Easier 🎯 Two job levels, one place Entry-Level: Retail, customer service, internships, and admin roles — now pulled from Google-indexed job sources. Professional: ATS-verified jobs from Workday, Lever, and Greenhouse fo

Jon Irwin
Oct 211 min read


How AI is Changing Job Applications in 2025
Key Takeaways AI now touches every stage of hiring — from resume creation to final interviews. Candidates are learning to use AI strategically, not just for automation but for advantage. Employers must balance efficiency with empathy to avoid losing the human element in hiring. Lesson 1: AI-Powered Resumes Are the New Normal Gone are the days of manually tweaking every line in your resume. Tools like ChatGPT, Rezi, and Teal automatically generate resumes tailored to specific
Jethro Lim
Oct 213 min read


You’re Already Behind: Why Top Job Seekers Use AI Resume Builders
The Problem: AI Isn’t Making Job Applications Easier (Yet) For today’s job seekers, applying to roles is more time-consuming than ever —...

Jon Irwin
Oct 103 min read


5 Resume Mistakes That Keep You Out of ATS Filters (and Why Nobody Talks About Them)
You spent hours perfecting your resume. You agonized over the font, the spacing, even that one bullet point you thought would finally...
Jethro Lim
Oct 83 min read


What I Learned from a SCORE Webinar: How to Get More Google Reviews
Key Takeaways Reviews are not just reputation; they boost SEO and drive new leads . The most effective way to get reviews is to ask at...

Jon Irwin
Oct 82 min read


Why You Still Haven’t Got a Job: Resume Mistakes That Cost You Interviews
The Harsh Truth No One Wants to Hear You're not alone if you've been applying for jobs for weeks or months with little response. Millions...

Jon Irwin
Sep 164 min read


Top 5 Resume Mistakes Job Seekers Make (and How an AI Resume Builder Fixes Them)
Finding the right job is hard enough, don’t let a weak resume hold you back. Many candidates unknowingly make the same mistakes that keep...

Jon Irwin
Aug 272 min read


From Idea to Investor: How We Built a Smarter Business Planner for Founders
If you’ve ever tried to write a business plan from scratch, you know how quickly things can go sideways. There’s the pressure to impress...

Jon Irwin
Aug 182 min read


How We’re Using AI to Match You with Real Remote Jobs: Without the Spam
Tired of clicking through dozens of job listings only to find out they're outdated, irrelevant, or worse, a scam? You're not alone....

Jon Irwin
Aug 112 min read


Vendor Management for Small Businesses in 2025: Tools, Templates, and Tips
If you're still managing vendors through scattered emails, text threads, or Post-it notes, you're exposing your business to unnecessary...

Jon Irwin
Aug 63 min read


The ROI of Fractional Strategy Support (vs Hiring Full-Time)
Hiring full-time leadership can be a significant investment, one many small businesses simply can’t afford it too early. That’s where...

Jon Irwin
Jul 302 min read


Job Searching While Building a Business: Why I’m Doing Both
For the past several months, I’ve been walking two paths at once: I’m actively searching for a full-time role while also building a new...

Jon Irwin
Jul 252 min read


Small Business Turnaround: How Operational Changes Saved a Local Pizza Shop
Part of the "Commitment to Small Business" Series by Jon R. Irwin Before founding Resilio Partners., I worked behind the scenes on small...

Jon Irwin
Jul 242 min read


5 Fixes to Improve Small Business Operations in 30 Days
Small business owners wear a dozen hats, and most of the time, operations get pushed to the bottom of the list. But disorganized systems...

Jon Irwin
Jul 222 min read


Nonprofit Project Management: How We Helped Cut Project Chaos in Half
A Real-World Win: Nonprofit Project Management in Action At Resilio Partners, we specialize in bringing clarity and momentum to projects...

Jon Irwin
Jul 162 min read


How to Build a Remote Consulting Business from Scratch (Step-by-Step)
Knowing how to build a remote consulting business isn’t just trendy, it’s a strategic advantage in today’s flexible, fast-paced market....

Jon Irwin
Jul 112 min read
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