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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Investor Technology Support Engineer

Capstoneinvestmentadvisors · New York, New York

We see the world differently at Capstone Investment Advisors. You will, too.

Capstone Investment Advisors, LLC (“Capstone”) is a global asset manager, dedicated to exploring alpha opportunities in derivatives and complementary strategies that persist across market cycles. With approximately $11.8 billion of AUM (as of November 1, 2025) and 326 employees, Capstone is headquartered in New York with offices in London, Amsterdam, Stamford, Los Angeles, Boston, Tokyo, Milan, Texas, and Maryland. Since 2004, through strategic insight, market-leading expertise, and advanced technology, we have sought to anticipate and harness the complexities of world markets, creating unique opportunities for our clients, team, and industry. 

With our sophisticated, global client base, we recognize that our success is deeply connected to real people. For that reason, we take a human approach to everything we do, focusing largely on collaborative performance. Our workflow and process are built around the belief that by sharing ideas, we achieve greater outcomes. This gives you greater access to resources, direct exposure to senior leadership, and new opportunities to experiment and innovate. 

The Team: 

This role is critical in ensuring seamless client-facing technology operations and providing robust support for our trading and enterprise platforms. You will act as the primary support resource for the investor-facing platform, provide trade support during New York hours, and serve as the New York-based technology liaison for our Enterprise technology team. 

Responsibilities and Impact:

  • Investor Support 
    • Serve as the headline support person for investors using the investor facing version of Capstone's technology platform 
    • Troubleshoot and resolve client issues promptly, ensuring a world-class user experience. 
    • Collaborate with internal teams to escalate and resolve complex technical problems. 
  • Technology Support 
    • Provide real-time support for trade-related issues during New York hours. 
    • Liaise with brokers, vendors, and internal trading desks to resolve order flow and execution issues. 
    • Act as the New York-based point of contact for enterprise technology teams. 
    • Coordinate with London-based developers to ensure timely resolution of critical issues. 
    • Monitor and maintain core trading and risk platforms, ensuring system performance and reliability. 

Our future colleague has these skills:

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with an ability to work under pressure and deal with stressful situations 
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with various stakeholders across various teams 
  • Technical skill set required exposure to trading systems [EMSX, Flextrade or similar EMS systems] 
  • Knowledge of FIX, Linux and SQL Server is essential 
  • Experience with Jira, GIT, ServiceNow 
  • Must be flexible with work hours and/or expected to respond to and troubleshoot issues 

Do you possess these Bonus Skills:. 

  • Python 
  • Understanding of Equities and Options preferred 

Benefits & Compensation Information:

Our team is our most important asset and investment. We value and respect our colleagues and their well-being inside and outside the workplace and our culture reflects this.  We offer a robust and competitive benefits program to ensure the well-being of our colleagues.  

Some benefits included in this role are: 

  • Training and development opportunities 
  • Robust Wellness Resources: Physical, Mental and Financial 
  • Time-Off, Retirement and Commuter Benefits 
  • Gym Reimbursement and other Discounts 

The applicable base salary range for this role is $150,000-$180,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives. 

In addition to base compensation, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan. 

To learn even more about being part of the team, visit us online: Careers - Capstone (capstoneco.com)

Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn

 

Capstone’s Commitment

At Capstone, we value a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all employees feel appreciated and respected. Our commitment to a nondiscriminatory approach extends equal opportunities for employment and advancement across our programs, departments, and locations. We actively seek and appreciate a variety of life experiences and heritages and advocate for the amplification of all voices.

At Capstone, we're all about creating a workplace where you can thrive and make a real impact. We value innovation, teamwork, trust, and discipline, and we know you do too.

Experimentation: We love fresh ideas and encourage you to try new things. Here, you’ll have the freedom to innovate and help shape our strategies.

Collaboration: We’re big on teamwork. You'll join a supportive community where everyone’s input matters, and we learn from each other every day.

Trust: We believe in building strong, honest relationships. You'll be part of an environment where your contributions are respected and integrity is key.

Discipline: In our fast-paced world, staying focused is crucial. We commit to high standards and a disciplined approach, helping you grow both personally and professionally.

Be part of a team that values your creativity and dedication. Together, let's push boundaries and achieve great things.

 

Equal Opportunity Employer
Capstone is committed to creating an inclusive environment where we welcome people of different backgrounds. Capstone considers applications for employment without regard to all applicable protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.