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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Tax Operations Associate, Registrations

Anrok · Salt Lake City

Enable Internet businesses to sell across borders

We’re tackling a key challenge for all Internet businesses today: navigating the changing landscape of tax. In the last few years, software businesses have gone from not having to worry about sales tax, to needing to monitor their exposure, calculate local sales tax rates, and file returns in over 20 US states and many countries worldwide.

So much of our economy today and tomorrow exists online. The internet economy has grown 6x over the last 10 years and software development productivity is only positioned to accelerate. Companies should be able to transact with customers everywhere. Anrok is building the tools behind the scenes that make compliant digital commerce a reality for companies big and small.

Anrok connects with billing and payment systems to automate sales tax compliance end-to-end. We have raised over $50M from leading investors like Sequoia, Index, and Khosla Ventures.

We’re looking for a Tax Operations Registrations Associate with a proven track record of developing and owning regulatory compliance processes and working with customers and government agencies to ensure compliance. This role will be responsible for driving efficiency and accuracy in our tax processes by partnering with our internal Tax and Engineering teams.

In this role, you will:

  • Become an expert on the process of Anrok’s registrations and license renewals process and engage with state and local jurisdictions as needed

  • Complete sales tax registrations and licensing on behalf of our customers–this requires great attention to detail and communication and follow-ups with customers

  • Analyze current processes around sales tax registrations to identify areas for streamlining and/or automation and partner with Tax, Engineering, and Product to implement these improvements

  • Support performance analysis and roadmap for ad hoc projects related to sales tax

  • Triage and respond to customer inquiries in regards to registrations, licensing, and tax returns

What excites us:

  • You have a strong background with 2+ years of experience in Operations.

  • Experience with government and regulatory compliance is a bonus–in addition to tax registration, this could include payroll tax management, licensing, audits, and grants management.

  • You excel at taking ownership of complex projects and driving them to completion

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills is a must as the team is both in-person and remote

  • You enjoy engaging with customers and stakeholders and take a proactive position when solving challenging problems

  • You use data to make informed decisions and present findings to your broader team

  • Nice to have: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

What we offer:

  • The equity upside of an early-stage startup with the product-market fit of a later-stage company.

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance covered 100%.

  • One Medical membership covered, flexible sick benefits, and more.

  • Annual learning and development stipend for books, online courses, and conferences, as well as a curious team to share your learnings with.

  • Annual team offsite and in-person opportunities around our growing Anrok hubs

  • Home office setup stipend to ensure you have the equipment you need to thrive at work.

For employees based in the San Francisco Bay Area and Salt Lake City, we follow a hybrid model where we come into the office 3 days a week to collaborate in person.