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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Solutions Consultant

Addepar1 · São Paulo, Brazil

Who We Are

Addepar is a global data and AI platform empowering investment professionals to turn complex financial information into actionable intelligence. Addepar unifies portfolio, market and client data in a total portfolio view and delivers AI-powered insights within investment and client workflows. More than 1,400 firms in nearly 60 countries use Addepar to manage and advise on nearly $9 trillion in assets. Its open platform integrates with nearly 650 software, data and consulting partners to power end-to-end investment operations across firms of all sizes and complexity. Addepar supports clients worldwide with offices in New York City, Salt Lake City, London, Edinburgh, Pune, Dubai, Geneva and São Paulo. 

The Role

We are seeking our first Solutions Consultant in Brazil, based in São Paulo, to help establish Addepar’s delivery and implementation presence across Latin America. This is a foundational position where you will work closely with leading private banks, family offices, wealth managers, and independent advisors to implement Addepar’s platform and deliver an outstanding client onboarding experience.

This role blends technical problem-solving, financial acumen, and client partnership. You’ll act as a trusted advisor to clients, translating investment operations and data needs into scalable solutions while collaborating with global teams across Product, Engineering, and Client Success.

It’s a unique opportunity to help build Addepar’s LATAM presence and shape how we deliver client success in a growing and diverse region.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where this role is based on the first day of employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role must be performed from São Paulo. While the position operates under a hybrid model, employees are required to reside in the State of São Paulo.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead full-cycle implementation projects for new and existing clients across Brazil and Latin America.
  • Manage data onboarding, portfolio setup, and system configuration with precision, ensuring data integrity and client satisfaction.
  • Coordinate with certified partners to deliver scalable implementations and ongoing enhancements.
  • Build trusted relationships with key client stakeholders and become a strategic partner in helping them achieve their goals.
  • Define and manage project expectations clearly across client and internal teams, balancing multiple time zones and priorities.
  • Serve as a subject-matter expert on Addepar’s platform and its application to wealth and investment management workflows.
  • Contribute to playbooks, tools, and delivery best practices adapted for the LATAM market.
  • Navigate local compliance and data-handling norms (e.g., LGPD) to ensure projects meet regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Solutions Engineering, and Client Success to ensure seamless client handoffs and delivery excellence.

Who You Are

  • 2+ years of experience in financial services, SaaS, consulting, or a related client-facing role.
  • Proven success in solution delivery, implementation, or client onboarding, ideally within wealth management, fintech, or data-intensive environments.
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, capable of engaging both business and technical audiences.
  • Highly organized, self-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment.
  • Fluent in Portuguese and English (Spanish is a strong plus).
  • Passionate about financial technology and the evolution of digital wealth management.
  • Familiarity with investment data, reporting, and portfolio workflows.
  • Comfortable collaborating across global teams and managing projects remotely.
  • Basic scripting or programming knowledge (Python preferred) is an advantage.
  • Experience working with Brazilian financial institutions or under CVM/Bacen regulatory frameworks is a plus.
  • Willingness to travel within Brazil and occasionally across LATAM.

Our Values 

  • Act Like an Owner - Think and operate with intention, purpose and care. Own outcomes.
  • Build Together - Collaborate to unlock the best solutions. Deliver lasting value. 
  • Champion Our Clients - Exceed client expectations. Our clients’ success is our success. 
  • Drive Innovation - Be bold and unconstrained in problem solving. Transform the industry. 
  • Embrace Learning - Engage our community to broaden our perspective. Bring a growth mindset. 

In addition to our core values, Addepar is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to bring together diverse ideas, experiences, skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds and identities to drive innovative solutions. We commit to promoting a welcoming environment where inclusion and belonging are held as a shared responsibility.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

PHISHING SCAM WARNING: Addepar is among several companies recently made aware of a phishing scam involving con artists posing as hiring managers recruiting via email, text and social media. The imposters are creating misleading email accounts, conducting remote “interviews,” and making fake job offers in order to collect personal and financial information from unsuspecting individuals. Please be aware that no job offers will be made from Addepar without a formal interview process. Additionally, Addepar will not ask you to purchase equipment or supplies as part of your onboarding process. If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected].

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