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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RethinkFirst

Customer Success Manager - RethinkBH

Rethink is the leading global provider of online research-based resources to support individuals with developmental disabilities. Our behavioral health platform (http://RethinkBH.com) provides clinical tools, staff training and practice management for private ABA service providers. Due to autism insurance mandates sweeping the nation, our behavioral health division is experiencing unprecedented growth. Therefore, we are looking for the right person to join our sales team!

The Customer Success Manager is responsible for customer retention and account growth with small and mid-sized behavioral health practices focused on the delivery of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) treatment to individuals with autism. The selected candidate will provide high-touch service to customers to ensure that Rethink products/services are meeting their needs, and to identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities.  

The ideal candidate will have experience as an ABA medical billing/Operations professional and be very comfortable learning new technologies to conduct online demonstrations with customers. 

Job Duties: 

  • Meet and proactively drive to exceed quarterly and annual retention targets. 

  • Identify account growth opportunities within an existing set of Billing customers, working closely with practice owners to showcase how the Rethink solution can support clinical and business needs. 

  • Develop and maintain an exceptional knowledge of Rethink’s behavioral health solution and RCM services. 

  • Oversee account metrics to anticipate customer issues and concerns. 

  • Drive to close upsell/cross-sell opportunities by demonstrating understanding of current and long-term customer needs, proposing appropriate solutions to address identified customer needs, and consistently moving the customer toward commitment. 

  • Resolve customer issues in an efficient and practical manner. 

  • Serve as a customer advocate internally to ensure support tickets are being addressed quickly. 

  • Collaborate with the product team on identifying future product development priorities to drive account growth. 

  • Manage customer satisfaction surveys and responses. 

  • Complete and submit required reports such as forecasts, activity reports, and expense reports on a timely basis. 

  • Enter and maintain data accurately into Salesforce.com including meetings, contacts, updates and forecasts. 

  • Use Teams to conduct effective online meetings. 

Characteristics: 

  • Track record of exceeding quota or showing significant annual year over year growth. 

  • Experience in behavioral health and ABA medical billing 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

  • Strong customer relationship management skills. 

  • Ability to position Rethink solutions and communicate key messages to practice owners and key decision makers. 

  • Self-motivated individual who thrives on doing a job well and has the initiative and drive to excel. 

  • Ability to effectively prioritize, organize, and perform a variety of concurrent tasks. 

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint applications. 

  • Experience using Salesforce.com is desirable. 

Requirements: 

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, education or related field 

  • Must be comfortable working with technology and fluent in Microsoft Office 

  • Experience with autism/ABA/ABA billing 

  • Experience working with a SaaS (software) company highly preferred 

Benefits:

  • Generous health, dental & vision benefits package
  • Paid time off
  • 11 Paid Holidays
  • 401k + matching
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance

Location: Remote opportunities are available to candidates who reside in the following states: AL, AZ, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI   

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace 

RethinkFirst is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. 

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