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 - USA

Cloudsek · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

WHO ARE WE?

We are a bunch of super enthusiastic, passionate, and highly driven people, working to achieve a common goal! We believe that work and the workplace should be joyful and always buzzing with energy!

CloudSEK, one of India’s most trusted Cyber security product companies, is on a mission to build the world’s fastest and most reliable AI technology that identifies and resolves digital threats in real-time. The central proposition is leveraging Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to create a quick and reliable analysis and alert system that provides rapid detection across multiple internet sources, precise threat analysis, and prompt resolution with minimal human intervention.

Founded in 2015, headquartered at Singapore, we are proud to say that we’ve grown at a frenetic pace and have been able to achieve some accolades along the way, including:

CloudSEK’s Product Suite:

  • CloudSEK XVigil constantly maps a customer’s digital assets, identifies threats and enriches them with cyber intelligence, and then provides workflows to manage and remediate all identified threats including takedown support.
  • A powerful Attack Surface Monitoring tool that gives visibility and intelligence on customers’ attack surfaces. CloudSEK's BeVigil uses a combination of Mobile, Web, Network and Encryption Scanners to map and protect known and unknown assets.
  • CloudSEK’s Contextual AI SVigil identifies software supply chain risks by monitoring Software, Cloud Services, and third-party dependencies.

Key Milestones:

  • 2016: Launched our first product.
  • 2018: Secured Pre-series A funding.
  • 2019: Expanded operations to India, Southeast Asia, and the Americas.
  • 2020: Won the NASSCOM-DSCI Excellence Award for Security Product Company of the Year.
  • 2021: Raised $7M in Series A funding led by MassMutual Ventures.
  • Awards & Recognition: Won NetApp Excellerator's "Best Growth Strategy Award," CloudSEK XVigil joined NVIDIA Inception Program, and won the NASSCOM Emerge 50 Cybersecurity Award.
  • 2025: Secured $19 million in funding led by Tenacity Ventures, Commvault.

About the Role:

As a Business Development Representative (BDR), you’ll be at the forefront of CloudSEK’s growth. You’ll identify and qualify high-quality leads, nurture relationships with potential clients, and ultimately contribute to our mission of becoming Asia’s leading cybersecurity company.

Requirements:

  • 1-3 years of experience as an SDR/BDR in a SaaS company. If you have worked in the cybersecurity space, that would be awesome! If not, no worries, most of us are from different industries :) 
  • We have a proven track record of successfully generating good quality leads, especially C-level. 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.
  • Excellent phone and email etiquette.
  • Know your way around CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot), and data providers (Apollo, Lusha). If not, the team is more than happy to work with you. 
  • Self-motivated, results-oriented, and a team player.
  • You are competitive, but with yourself. You set your benchmarks and break them every single quarter. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Prospecting: We will utilize various channels (LinkedIn Sales Navigator, Lusha, Apollo) to identify the right accounts and contacts within our target market.
  • Lead qualification: Assess and qualify leads based on specific criteria, ensuring they align with our ideal customer profile.
  • Lead generation: Multi-channel outreach (cold calling, email, Linkedin, looms..etc) to reach out to potential clients and book introductory meetings with the sales team
  • Relationship building: Build rapport and establish trust with prospects, positioning yourself as a trusted advisor. 
  • Pipeline development: Contribute to the sales pipeline by consistently generating qualified leads and opportunities.
  • CRM hygiene: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all activities and interactions within our CRM system.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team to ensure a smooth handover of qualified leads and opportunities.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends, product updates, and competitive landscapes to enhance your outreach.

Benefits of Joining CloudSEK

We provide an environment where you can develop and enhance your skills while delivering meaningful work that matters. You’ll be rewarded a competitive salary as well as a full spectrum of generous perks and incentives which include:

  • Flexible working hours.
  • Food, unlimited snacks and drinks are all available while at office.

And, the finest part is yet to come! Every now and then we ensure to unwind and have a good time together, which involves games, fun, and soulful music. Feel free to show off your artistic side here!

CloudSEK is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

 

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