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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Business Development Representative

C3Integratedsolutions · United States

We’re looking for an ambitious Business Development Representative to join our Sales team!

As a member of our sales team, you’ll gain great insight into how the full sales-cycle works, exposure to clients within the Defense Industrial Base, the business impact from the services C3 delivers, and hands-on mentorship and training.

We care deeply about learning and development with an aim to support you as you grow. You’ll have opportunities to learn from experienced Solution Consultants through participating in initial discovery consultations and gaining a deep understanding of how multiple selling motions work in a high-growth, solution based, technology company.

The Business Development Representative is responsible for surfacing and developing qualified sales opportunities. As a member of our sales team, you will execute outbound prospecting techniques and qualifying leads at a pace and quality to consistently hit and exceed monthly/quarterly goals. You will log activity consistently and reliably in CRM. Work collaboratively with Sales and Marketing to develop pipeline, support campaigns, website, and social media programs.

What You'll Do

  • Research and identify potential accounts that fit our Target Client Profile
  • Sourcing qualified contacts using ZoomInfo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
  • Leverage tools to prioritize account outbound prospecting
  • Enroll accounts/contacts in customized sequences
  • Set meetings and generate pipeline for sales the team 

You'll Be a Great Fit If You

  • are humble, hungry, and self-aware
  • build strong, meaningful relationships and take pride in being a great communicator
  • strive to exceed your goals, and love the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment
  • love to collaborate and work in a diverse, high-performing team
  • are resilient and committed to continuous learning
  • are open, honest, and genuinely curious
  • are excited about technology and security, and want to join a high-growth, fast paced organization
  • are interested in pursuing a career in business development, sales, and or account management

What You'll Get

  • To be a part of one of the fastest-growing companies in America, and a talented team to back you up.
  • An awesome culture, backed up by winning several Best Places to Work awards.
  • Remote work opportunities
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Four Weeks of Paid Time Off (vacation & sick leave)
  • Four weeks of Paid Maternity and Paternity leave
  • Two days of Paid Volunteer Time
  • 401(k) with 4% Company Match
  • Company Bonus Structure
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employer-sponsored Disability & Life Insurance
  • Professional Development

This a remote position with minimal travel.

Preference to candidates who live in the D.C or Boston area. 

C3's Core Values:

  • Team Human: Respecting all humans is a critical part of who we are at C3. We practice integrity in all interactions, we empathize with others, we create a supportive work environment, and we support the communities in which we live and operate.
  • Security First: At the cornerstone of our business, we prioritize security above convenience, cost or efficiency. A “security-first” approach means we practice what we preach and we lead by example for our clients.
  • Be an Advocate: We are passionate in our advocacy for our customer’s success and a path to the best solution for their business. We embrace feedback, put ourselves in your shoes and advocate for your interests as our own.
  • Embrace Change: It's a practical necessity in an industry that never stands still. As a new entity born from the merger of two top-ranked CMMC-focused IT services companies, we're keenly aware that our success hinges on our ability to adapt - whether that means integrating new platforms, refining processes, or keeping pace with changing guidelines.
  • Resilience: Our ability to withstand adversity and accomplish objectives while maintaining professionalism and discipline is critical to successful crisis management and risk avoidance.