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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Client Success Manager

Charterts · New York, NY

CTS delivers comprehensive IT solutions to meet the unique demands of mission-driven organizations. We have deep expertise in supporting nonprofits and educational institutions, however our team is equipped to handle the complexities of IT across a variety of sectors. We’re committed to making technology work seamlessly, so our clients can focus on making a difference, regardless of their industry.

At CTS, we believe in building a company culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and innovation. By joining our team, you will not only help empower businesses with cutting-edge IT solutions but also build a rewarding career in a dynamic and supportive environment. Discover the many reasons why CTS is a great place to advance your career. We are headquartered in Brooklyn, NY with 90+ employees across the US and several other countries.  Learn more about us at https://www.charterts.com

JOB SUMMARY

As a Client Success Manager, you are the primary advocate and trusted advisor for a set of clients within CTS. Clients will often contact you to purchase new technology equipment, to escalate a service request, or to discuss a new technology initiative within their organization.

You will prepare Strategic Advisors to run Quarterly Strategic Planning Meetings where we analyze each client’s technical environment, their business goals as it relates to technology, and develop a long-term IT roadmap.

You’re responsible for keeping the pulse of your clients and bringing in the right resources from within CTS to get your clients the answers they need. Above all, you manage the relationship with each of your clients and are working to ensure their experience with CTS is an excellent one. Your daily purpose is to ensure clients feel cared for, and address client concerns when they arise, often coordinating other teams within CTS to execute on your vision of how this is best achieved for the client.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Develop strong relationships with key client contacts and identify clients who may be at risk.
  • Monitor client health via monthly internal reviews to ensure all clients are happy, profitable, and carrying minimal technology risks.
  • Complete recurring technology assessments and quarterly strategic planning meetings with partnership of other CTS roles (Strategic Advisors and Solutions)
  • Complete recurring tactical check-in calls with clients to review their health and open issues.
  • Develop and present technical proposals, working with Strategic Advisors and Solutions when appropriate.
  • Advocate for clients by answering questions and ensuring issues are escalated properly across all departments in CTS. This includes ownership of the Potential At Risk Client (PARC) Process.
  • Complete recurring and one-off training events (such as Lunch & Learns) with clients on core technologies such as Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and Smart Boards.
  • Own the overall opportunity pipeline, ensuring that we meet our NRR forecast each quarter. Understand the client challenges and look for opportunities to help solve problems within their current agreement.
  • Address client questions with regards to ongoing invoicing.
  • Occasionally manage Projects for clients based on available capacity and client requirements.
  • Work with client contacts to develop referrals for new business 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 4+ Years of work experience in a Client Success Role or Technical Account Manager at an MSP, EdTech or Education/NFP adjacent services company. Alternatively, applicants with experience working at Charter Schools in positions such as Operations, Data, or other similar roles who are looking to move into an education and mission-based focus outside of schools are also welcome.
  • Experience administering, implementing, or consulting with clients regarding Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, as well as other cloud services.
  • Experience with ad-hoc or formal Project Management
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple initiatives with competing deadlines and associated teams.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks with a clear sense of ownership and priority.
  • Strong Microsoft Office or Google Apps skills, especially Excel / Sheets.
  • Self-motivated, able to move and adapt to increased demand during budget, hiring, and school seasons – and adjusting priorities based on client needs

WORK SCHEDULE & LOCATION

This is a full-time position. The hours for this position are typically 9 AM to 5:30 PM EST, with some occasional after-hours work required based on client requests. This position is hybrid based out of Brooklyn, NY. Local travel throughout NYC (5 boroughs) and occasional regional travel to visit client sites, is expected. It is acceptable to work from home when not at client locations, with the expectation of working in our Brooklyn office at least 1 day per week.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this role is $75,000 to $85,000 a year.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive compensation
  • Health Insurance (medical, vision, dental), 80% covered for employee-only plans and 75% covered for employee-spouse, employee-kids, and employee-family plans
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Retirement Plan (401(k)) with company match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance fully paid by the company
  • Life and AD&D Insurance, with optional Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off, including Paid Parental Leave
  • 10 Holidays
  • 2 Floating Holidays

CTS participates in the E-Verify Program. As part of this program, the company provides the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm your employment eligibility in the United States.
Learn more at www.e-verify.gov (information available in English and Spanish).

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

We aim to move fast. You’ll receive scheduling emails from [email protected] through Greenhouse.

Depending on the role, some steps may be adjusted or added - we’ll let you know upfront!

1. Screening call with a member of our HR team (30 minutes)
2. Technical interview with the Hiring Manager (45 minutes)
3. Panel interview with the Hiring Manager and Department Director (60 minutes)
4. (If applicable) Executive interview

CTS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. Our goal is to recruit the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex (including pregnancy), age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

CTS is committed to working with and providing access and reasonable accommodation to applicants. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] once you've begun the interview process. All requests for accommodations are treated discreetly and confidentially, as practical and permitted by law.