Key Takeaways

  • 75% of U.S. employers use automated applicant tracking systems to screen resumes before a human reviews them (Harvard Business School & Accenture, 2021)
  • The most common ATS failures are missing keywords, incompatible formatting, and incorrect file types
  • ResumeGeni scores your resume across 8 parsing layers — modeled on the same steps enterprise ATS platforms like Workday, Greenhouse, and Taleo use to evaluate candidates

How ATS Resume Scoring Works

Applicant tracking systems parse your resume into structured data — extracting your name, contact info, work history, skills, and education — then score how well that data matches the job requirements. Many ATS rejections happen because the parser couldn't extract critical fields, not because the candidate wasn't qualified.

LayerWhat It ChecksWhy It Matters
Document extractionFile format, encoding, readabilityCorrupted or image-only PDFs fail immediately
Layout analysisTables, columns, headers, footersMulti-column layouts break field extraction
Section detectionExperience, education, skills headingsNon-standard headings cause sections to be missed
Field mappingName, email, phone, dates, titlesMissing contact info is a common cause of immediate rejection
Keyword matchingJob-specific terms, skills, certificationsKeyword overlap affects recruiter search visibility and ATS scoring
Chronology checkDate ordering, gap detectionReverse-chronological order is expected by most ATS
QuantificationMetrics, numbers, measurable outcomesQuantified achievements help human reviewers and some scoring models
Confidence scoringOverall parse quality and completenessLow-confidence parses get deprioritized in results

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ResumeGeni free?
Yes. ResumeGeni is currently in beta — ATS analysis, scoring, and initial improvement suggestions are free with no signup required. Full guidance and saved reports may require a free account.
What file formats are supported?
PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, RTF, ODT, and Apple Pages. PDF and DOCX are recommended for best ATS compatibility.
How is the ATS score calculated?
Your resume is processed through an 8-layer parsing pipeline that extracts structured data the same way enterprise ATS platforms do. The score reflects how completely and accurately your resume can be parsed, plus how well your content matches common ATS ranking criteria.
Can ATS read PDF resumes?
Yes, but not all PDFs are equal. Text-based PDFs parse well. Image-only PDFs (scanned documents) and PDFs with complex tables or multi-column layouts often fail ATS parsing. Our analyzer will flag these issues.
How do I improve my ATS score?
Focus on three areas: use a clean single-column format, include keywords from the job description naturally in your experience bullets, and ensure all sections (contact, experience, education, skills) use standard headings.

ATS Guides & Resources

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Director of Alliances, Central

66Degrees · Chicago, IL

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is an end-to-end AI transformation partner that guides enterprises from complex business challenges to clear, quantifiable outcomes. Our company is the culmination of several successful firms, each a leader in its own right in cloud, artificial intelligence, and data. This convergence of talent and expertise is how we help businesses reach their own "inflection point," where chaotic data becomes a strategic asset, complexity becomes clarity, and AI becomes an engine for growth. Our ultimate vision is to be the catalyst for a future where every business operates as an intelligent enterprise, with autonomous systems unlocking human potential.

At 66degrees, we believe in thriving through challenges and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way.

Overview of Role

As the Director of Alliances, Central, you will play a pivotal role in driving and expanding our strategic partnerships. You will forge and cultivate relationships with key partners and internal teams and help shape and execute our success.  Serve as critical to planning, supporting, and evangelizing our success plan with Google, both internally and with Google specifically. You will understand the needs and goals of disparate stakeholders across organizations and help orchestrate activities to achieve productivity and reduce friction.

You will be the primary point of contact in the Central US Region, working directly with Sales and Partner organizations, and partnering with various stakeholders. Director of Alliances is responsible for achieving regional growth targets by focusing on partner sourced, net new accounts to drive 66degrees solutions to those clients.

Responsibilities

  • Execute a comprehensive alliance strategy:
    • Work with 66degrees sellers and other stakeholders 
    • Implement joint go-to-market initiatives with partners, driving pipeline generation and revenue growth.
    • Stay current on Google Cloud partner programs and initiatives, leveraging them to maximize partner benefits and drive mutual success.
  • Build and manage strong relationships:
    • Cultivate deep relationships with Google, especially PDM, PSM, and other Google stakeholders involved with Google GTM Alliances.
    • Represent our offerings and strategies to Google stakeholders. 
    • Proactively manage partner relationships through regular communication, collaboration on joint initiatives, and conflict resolution.
    • Identify and resolve challenges that may impede alliance success by proactively addressing potential issues and finding solutions that benefit both parties.
    • Work directly with 66degrees stakeholders, including sellers and practice leads, to communicate our offerings, differentiators, and key opportunity areas.  Help develop and maintain GTM assets and collateral and manage their distribution into 66degrees and partner channels. 
    • Develop and implement sales and other training programs for internal teams to ensure employees understand the value of partnerships and how to effectively collaborate with partners.
  • Drive business growth:
    • Track and measure the performance of one or more strategic partnerships and identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
    • Contribute to the development and execution of sales and marketing initiatives that leverage alliances.
      • Launch and track priority GTM programs such as events and sales plays
      • Establish, maintain and track co-selling activities 
  • Internal Team Collaboration:
    • Contribute to a high-performing alliance team and provide coaching, collaboration and professional development opportunities by working with team stakeholders
    • Foster a culture of collaboration and open communication within the team.
    • Represent 66degrees at industry events and conferences and build brand awareness and thought leadership.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in building and managing strategic partnerships within the technology sector.
  • Proven track record of success in driving revenue growth and pipeline generation through partnerships.
  • Familiarity of the Google Cloud ecosystem, partner programs, and industry dynamics.
  • Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.

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