Is there any cost to be recognized on Resume5?
No. There is no cost to businesses. Resume5 does not sell listings, ads, or placement.
Is Resume5 advertising or a directory?
No. Resume5 is a human-verified business network — not a directory, not reviews, and not advertising.
Why does Resume5 visit businesses in person?
Because trust starts in the real world. Every business on Resume5 is verified through an on-site visit by a local Town Ambassador to ensure accuracy and authenticity.
Do I have to be in a photo?
Yes. At least one person from the business must appear in the photo or video. this ensures the business was verified in person during a real visit.
What kind of photo is taken?
An original, on-site photo or short video taken during a real visit, with at least one person from the business present. No stock photos. No scraped images.
How is this different from Google or Yelp?
Resume5 does not rely on reviews, crowdsourcing, or ads. Every business is verified by a real person and connected to a trusted local Town Ambassador.
Can I update my business information later?
Yes. Businesses can share updates or news, and Resume5 helps ensure information stays accurate over time.
Is this a sales role?
No. Town Ambassadors do not sell advertising, listings, or their own services.
Do I need to be in a specific profession?
No. Town Ambassadors come from many backgrounds. The role is about local knowledge, trust and in-person verification.
What does “Verified by [Name]” mean?
It means you personally visited the business and verified it exists, operates, and was documented accurately.
How many businesses am I expected to verify?
A minimum of 4–5 businesses per month in the first year, with consistency prioritized over volume.
Can I verify businesses outside my town?
Yes, in limited cases and with approval. Your primary responsibility is your assigned town.
Do I need a large social media following?
No. Authentic reach through your real network matters more than audience size.
What kind of businesses are not eligible?
Resume5 does not verify smoke/vape shops, adult or sexual services, or marijuana dispensaries.
What is Resume5 in one sentence?
Resume5 is a human-verified business network designed for discovery by people and AI.
Why was Resume5 created?
To bring trust, accuracy, and human verification back to how businesses are discovered in a world full of noise and automation.
How does Resume5 work with AI and search?
Businesses and towns are structured using verified, accurate data so they can be better understood and discovered across search and AI platforms.
Who verifies the businesses?
Trusted local Town Ambassadors — real people with real ties to their communities.
Is Resume5 a national platform?
Yes. Resume5 is designed to scale across towns, cities, and countries while remaining locally verified.
We’re real people and we’re happy to help.
Email: contact (at) resume5 (dot) com