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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Public Equities Director

Digitalcurrencygroup · Stamford Connecticut

What You’ll Be A Part Of:

Founded in 2015 by CEO Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is the most active investor in the blockchain sector with a mission to accelerate the development of a better financial system through the proliferation of digital assets and blockchain technology. Today, DCG sits at the epicenter of the industry, backing more than 200 blockchain-related companies in over 35 countries. DCG also invests directly in digital currencies and other digital assets.

We passionately believe digital currency and blockchain technology will drive global economic and social change. Our unique model enables us to deploy our resources to build over the long term.

What is the Role:
We are seeking an Public Equities Director to support DCG’s public markets investing activities. This role is ideal for someone who has genuine interest in the cryptocurrency and fintech ecosystem, strong analytical capabilities and a passion for fundamental investing.  By working closely with senior members of the team to develop insights, build financial models and support due diligence, your efforts will be critical to managing the public equity portfolio.  

You’ll join a small, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team that values autonomy and initiative, with direct access to senior investment professionals.  The environment is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious individual and provides continuous exposure to emerging technologies and unconventional investment opportunities.

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

  • Conducting deep fundamental research on publicly traded companies across the cryptocurrency and adjacent fintech industries.
  • Building detailed financial models to evaluate company performance, valuation, and risk/return drivers.
  • Driving idea generation through analysis of industry trends, company filings/earnings, and identification of catalysts and thematic developments.
  • Preparing investment memos and presenting recommendations to senior investment team members and the Investment Committee.
  • Collaborating with other teams (Venture, Tokens, Funds, Trading) to share insights and contribute to a cohesive view of the cryptocurrency and fintech landscape.
  • Building and maintaining relationships with sell-side analysts, data providers, and industry experts to stay current on market developments.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree is required.
  • 4-7+ years of professional experience in equity research, public markets investing, private equity, or a related fundamental investing field.
  • Exposure to or strong interest in the cryptocurrency industry - professional experience is a plus.
  • Strong financial modeling and valuation skills, with expertise conducting bottom-up fundamental analysis.
  • Ability to synthesize analysis into clear insights and communicate them effectively in both written and verbal formats.
  • Attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving industry.
  • A collaborative mindset paired with the ability to take ownership of workstreams and operate with a high degree of accountability.

What We Offer: 

  • Inspiring colleagues and an invigorating start-up environment 
  • Competitive base salary, bonus and incentive compensation 
  • Company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents 
  • Life insurance, short-term & long-term disability coverage 
  • 401K plan 
  • Pre-tax transit and parking program and flexible spending programs for medical and dependent care 
  • Unlimited PTO / Flexible time off 
  • Paid parental leave 
  • New water-front office with world-class perks and amenities 

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 

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