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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Head of Sales, NSW & Qld

Convera · Sydney

 Head of Sales (NSW & Qld)

 

As a global leader in commercial payments that powers international business by moving money with ease, Convera is seeking a Head of Sales (NSW & Qld) to drive B2B sales across NSW & QLD.    

We are looking for a tenacious, motivated, resilient individual with a competitive mindset to lead and manage a team of Business Development Managers to build & deliver a diverse pipeline of SME’s, Corporate and Blue-Chip clients, while also determining the Go-To-Market (GTM) strategy for your team.  

In your role as Head of Sales (NSW & Qld) you will:

 

  • Contribute to sales strategic planning and business development initiatives 
  • Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the client base and achieve sales targets 
  • Manage performance, hire, coach, develop, promote, retain & engage employees - Sales Development Rep's, BDM's & Snr BDM's.
  • Maintain knowledge of the FX market, compliance, legislative, and broader business/economic trends to anticipate and meet client needs 
  • Use market data and Convera’s value proposition to identify new leads and opportunities to build a continuous pipeline 
  • Achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as setting revenue targets, and report them on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
  • Develop a long-term sales strategy with large key partners, and drive revenue growth and retention through your team. 
  • Proactively seek new business opportunities through cold calls, networking events, referrals, exhibitions, and partnerships 
  • Introduce relevant support functions such as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) & Corporate Hedging Manager (CHM) to clients 
  • Lead and influence negotiations with clients of large established organizations (i.e., from the Owner of a start-up to the Director or Chief Executive Officer of a global company), securing profitable agreements 
  • Track performance metrics to measure success, leveraging sales tools such as Salesforce 

 

You will ideally have:

  • Because this is a senior leadership role, we will only consider candidates who have prior experience within the Foreign Exchange (FX) / B2B payments industry.
  • 7+ years (approx.) of B2B sales experience in international payments or financial services
  • To include 3+ years in FX (i.e., understanding of financial markets and their instruments (such as SPOT, FWDS, Derivatives), payments (i.e., understanding of payments & technology market)
  • Leadership experience
  • Proven ability to navigate gate keepers to reach and influence C-Suite level relationships  
  • Strong sales management, business acumen, and strategic account management skills 
  • Knowledge of international payments and foreign exchange products 
  • Proficient in CRM software (e.g., Salesforce, Highspot) and MS Office Suite 
  • Ability to work independently and in a target-driven environment 

 

About Convera:

 

Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. We leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.

 

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

 

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

 

We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including:

 

  • Market competitive monthly gross salary, plus commission based on success
  • Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
  • A flexible approach to work 
  • Paid holidays, time-off and leave policies for life events (maternity, paternity, adoption, bereavement, military)
  • Paid volunteering opportunities

 

There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments. Apply now if you’re ready to unleash your potential.

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