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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Account Executive

Bpcs · Bellevue, WA

Who is Blueprint?

We are a technology solutions firm headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, with a strong presence across the United States. Unified by a shared passion for solving complicated problems, our people are our greatest asset. We use technology as a tool to bridge the gap between strategy and execution, powered by the knowledge, skills, and the expertise of our teams, who all have unique perspectives and years of experience across multiple industries. We’re bold, smart, agile, and fun.

What does Blueprint do?

Blueprint helps organizations unlock value from existing assets by leveraging cutting-edge technology to create additional revenue streams and new lines of business. We connect strategy, business solutions, products, and services to transform and grow companies.

Why Blueprint?

At Blueprint, we believe in the power of possibility and are passionate about bringing it to life. Whether you join our bustling product division, our multifaceted services team or you want to grow your career in human resources, your ability to make an impact is amplified when you join one of our teams. You’ll focus on solving unique business problems while gaining hands-on experience with the world’s best technology. We believe in unique perspectives and build teams of people with diverse skillsets and backgrounds. At Blueprint, you’ll have the opportunity to work with multiple clients and teams, such as data science and product development, all while learning, growing, and developing new solutions. We guarantee you won’t find a better place to work and thrive than at Blueprint.

We’re looking for an Account Executive to lead client development efforts within the Microsoft ecosystem. This is a relationship-first, solution-driven sales role focused on building trust, identifying opportunity, and guiding clients toward the right mix of services and support. Success in this role means connecting Blueprint’s capabilities to client needs in a consultative, value-added way.

You’re a strong communicator, naturally curious, and energized by meeting people and uncovering how to help them. You thrive in environments that require flexibility, creativity, and persistence. While this role includes some warm relationships, you’ll primarily be responsible for building your own book of business—from initial outreach to close, and into long-term partnership growth.

Responsibilities

  • Own and exceed sales targets with a focus on net-new client acquisition and long-term relationship growth
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline through outbound outreach, events, partner engagement, and networking
  • Conduct client discovery to understand business challenges and align solutions accordingly
  • Work closely with internal delivery teams to scope, shape, and position client solutions
  • Lead proposal and presentation efforts tailored to client needs
  • Maintain regular touchpoints and drive repeat business through excellent relationship management
  • Represent Blueprint at client meetings, industry events, and partner engagements
  • Consistently track activities, pipeline, and progress in CRM

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in a business development or account management role with a focus on solution selling
  • Proven success managing a full sales cycle—from prospecting to close to expansion
  • Experience selling into large, complex organizations (ideally including Microsoft)
  • Ability to build rapport quickly and guide strategic conversations with executive stakeholders
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Organized, proactive, and results-oriented
  • Comfortable working independently and in a team environment

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master's degree or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with the Microsoft ecosystem and internal business culture
  • Previous consultancy sales experience preferred
  • Previous experience selling into Microsoft preferred
  • Established industry network within enterprise technology or professional services

Compensation Information

At Blueprint, we strive to offer competitive pay that reflects the value of our team members. Compensation for this role is influenced by a variety of factors, including skills, education, responsibilities, experience, and geographic market.

For candidates based in Washington State, the anticipated salary range is $145,000 to $160,000 USD/ annually plus commission. Please note that we typically do not hire new employees at the top of the posted range. Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, and internal equity. The final salary and job title may vary depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and could fall outside the stated range.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Blueprint Technologies, LLC is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, orientation, veteran/military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital, or familial status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by law.

If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please reach out to: [email protected]

Blueprint believe in the importance of a healthy and happy team, which is why our comprehensive benefits package includes:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k program
  • Competitive PTO offerings
  • Parental Leave
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development

Location: Hybrid arrangement with 2 days in the office per week.