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

Dilitrust · Montreal

For over 20 years, DiliTrust has been digitizing the legal departments of major corporations.

No more contracts scattered across folders, disputes tracked in spreadsheets, or board meetings managed manually!

With our high-performing SaaS platform, everything is centralized, automated, and secured.

Already a leader in France, Italy, and Spain, we are now accelerating our expansion in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Latin America.

 

💥 Why DiliTrust is an opportunity you don’t want to miss

 

🔥 A product that makes a real difference:

 

Our SaaS platform perfectly meets market needs and covers all legal department challenges.

As a pioneer in AI and machine learning in LegalTech, we integrate artificial intelligence to revolutionize lawyers’ daily work.

 

📈 Explosive growth in a booming market:

 

DiliTrust has been growing +40% every year since 2020!

And legal digitalization is only just beginning. Thousands of companies are looking for a simple, powerful, and secure solution — and we already have it in our hands!

 

🌍 Unlimited potential:

 

DiliTrust follows a fast and agile international expansion strategy, establishing a strong presence in high-growth markets to become a global leader in legal solutions.

 

🎯 Your Tasks

 

Your main objective is to generate qualified appointments that turn into sales opportunities for our Account Executives, who are responsible for closing deals.

Your impact is therefore major!

 

You’ll work on several key pillars to achieve this:

 

  • 🤝 Collaborate closely with Account Executives on prospecting strategies and build strong BDR x AE tandems — cohesion and solidarity are key!
  • 📞 Phone prospecting to secure as many qualified meetings as possible in a stimulating and challenging environment (war rooms, challenges, attractive incentives, …).
  • 💬 Complement phone outreach with multi-channel campaigns (email and LinkedIn) — build creative strategies to optimize the lead generation process.
  • 🎯 Conduct qualification meetings, or even end-to-end sales cycles in the Mid-Market / Enterprise segment.

 

To succeed, you’ll need a genuine curiosity for your contacts, the ability to connect quickly, and strong empathy to build meaningful relationships fast.

 

🧩 Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Native English is required, French is a plus
  • 1 year experience BDR SaaS software.

 

🚀 Career Trajectory

 

At DiliTrust, we foster growth from within! You’ll have the opportunity to join the Account Executive team after:

🕒 18 months – for distinctive performance

🕓 24 months – for strong performance

Or take on leadership roles within the BDR team (management, automation, AI expertise…), depending on your skills and aspirations.

 

💫 Our culture : a solid foundation for sustainable growth

 

At DiliTrust, hypergrowth goes hand in hand with kindness.

Our values unite us and drive us to go further:

 

Trust – Our DNA, ensuring transparency and integrity.

Inclusion – Every voice matters, every talent has a place.

Hands-on spirit – Resilience, initiative, and action are our engines.

Excellence – We aim for impact, performance, and innovation.

Team spirit – Alone we go fast, together we go far.

 

🎯 Why join us? 

 

💼 With our remote work policy, alternate between home and office for the best work-life balance.

💰 Competitive salary, profit-sharing, and quarterly bonuses to reward your performance.

🏆 Certified “Happy at Work” and “Tech at Work” every year since 2019 — DiliTrust offers a fulfilling and stimulating workplace!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Représentant(e) au développement des affaires

Depuis plus de 20 ans, DiliTrust transforme et digitalise les directions juridiques des grandes entreprises.
Fini les contrats éparpillés dans des dossiers, les litiges suivis sur Excel ou les conseils d’administration gérés manuellement !
Grâce à notre plateforme SaaS performante, tout est centralisé, automatisé et sécurisé.

Déjà leader en France, en Italie et en Espagne, nous accélérons aujourd’hui notre expansion en Europe, en Amérique du Nord, au Moyen-Orient et en Amérique latine.

💥 Pourquoi rejoindre DiliTrust?

🔥 Un produit qui fait vraiment la différence

Notre plateforme SaaS répond concrètement aux besoins du marché et couvre l’ensemble des enjeux des directions juridiques.
Pionniers de l’IA et du machine learning en LegalTech, nous intégrons l’intelligence artificielle pour transformer le quotidien des juristes.

📈 Une croissance explosive dans un marché en plein essor

DiliTrust affiche une croissance de +40 % par an depuis 2020!
Et la transformation numérique du secteur juridique n’en est qu’à ses débuts. Des milliers d’entreprises recherchent une solution simple, performante et sécurisée — et nous l’avons déjà!

🌍 Un potentiel sans limite

DiliTrust déploie une stratégie d’expansion internationale rapide et agile, avec une présence forte sur des marchés à forte croissance, pour devenir un leader mondial des solutions juridiques.

🎯 Vos responsabilités

Votre objectif principal sera de générer des rendez-vous qualifiés qui se transforment en opportunités de vente pour nos Account Executives, responsables de conclure les ventes.
Votre impact est donc clé!

Pour y parvenir, vous interviendrez sur plusieurs axes :

  • 🤝 Collaborer étroitement avec les Account Executives sur les stratégies de prospection et former des binômes BDR x AE solides — la cohésion est essentielle!
  • 📞 Effectuer de la prospection téléphonique afin d’obtenir un maximum de rendez-vous qualifiés dans un environnement dynamique et stimulant (war rooms, défis, incentives attractifs, etc.)
  • 💬 Compléter vos actions par des campagnes multicanales (courriel et LinkedIn) et développer des stratégies créatives pour optimiser la génération de leads
  • 🎯 Mener des rendez-vous de qualification, voire des cycles de vente complets sur le segment Mid-Market / Enterprise

Pour réussir, vous devrez faire preuve de curiosité, créer rapidement du lien et démontrer une forte capacité d’écoute et d’empathie.

🧩 Profil recherché

  • Anglais natif requis, le français est un atout
  • 1 an d’expérience en tant que BDR dans un environnement SaaS

🚀 Évolution de carrière

Chez DiliTrust, nous privilégions la promotion interne ! Vous pourrez évoluer vers un poste d’Account Executive :

  • 🕒 Après 18 mois – pour une performance exceptionnelle
  • 🕓 Après 24 mois – pour une solide performance

Ou évoluer vers des rôles de leadership au sein de l’équipe BDR (gestion, automatisation, expertise IA…), selon vos compétences et aspirations.

💫 Notre culture : une base solide pour une croissance durable

Chez DiliTrust, l’hypercroissance va de pair avec bienveillance.
Nos valeurs nous rassemblent et nous poussent à aller plus loin :

  • Confiance – Notre ADN, garant de transparence et d’intégrité
  • Inclusion – Chaque voix compte, chaque talent a sa place
  • Esprit d’initiative – Résilience, action et engagement nous définissent
  • Excellence – Performance, impact et innovation guident nos actions
  • Esprit d’équipe – Seul on va vite, ensemble on va loin

🎯 Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

  • 💼 Politique de travail flexible (télétravail hybride) pour un meilleur équilibre vie pro / perso
  • 💰 Salaire compétitif, partage des profits et bonus trimestriels
  • 🏆 Certifiée « Happy at Work » et « Tech at Work » chaque année depuis 2019 — DiliTrust offre un environnement de travail stimulant et épanouissant

 

 

 

For over 20 years, DiliTrust has been digitizing the legal departments of major corporations.

No more contracts scattered across folders, disputes tracked in spreadsheets, or board meetings managed manually!

With our high-performing SaaS platform, everything is centralized, automated, and secured.

Already a leader in France, Italy, and Spain, we are now accelerating our expansion in Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Latin America.

 

💥 Why DiliTrust is an opportunity you don’t want to miss

 

🔥 A product that makes a real difference:

 

Our SaaS platform perfectly meets market needs and covers all legal department challenges.

As a pioneer in AI and machine learning in LegalTech, we integrate artificial intelligence to revolutionize lawyers’ daily work.

 

📈 Explosive growth in a booming market:

 

DiliTrust has been growing +40% every year since 2020!

And legal digitalization is only just beginning. Thousands of companies are looking for a simple, powerful, and secure solution — and we already have it in our hands!

 

🌍 Unlimited potential:

 

DiliTrust follows a fast and agile international expansion strategy, establishing a strong presence in high-growth markets to become a global leader in legal solutions.

 

🎯 Your Tasks

 

Your main objective is to generate qualified appointments that turn into sales opportunities for our Account Executives, who are responsible for closing deals.

Your impact is therefore major!

 

You’ll work on several key pillars to achieve this:

 

  • 🤝 Collaborate closely with Account Executives on prospecting strategies and build strong BDR x AE tandems — cohesion and solidarity are key!
  • 📞 Phone prospecting to secure as many qualified meetings as possible in a stimulating and challenging environment (war rooms, challenges, attractive incentives, …).
  • 💬 Complement phone outreach with multi-channel campaigns (email and LinkedIn) — build creative strategies to optimize the lead generation process.
  • 🎯 Conduct qualification meetings, or even end-to-end sales cycles in the Mid-Market / Enterprise segment.

 

To succeed, you’ll need a genuine curiosity for your contacts, the ability to connect quickly, and strong empathy to build meaningful relationships fast.

 

🧩 Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Native English is required, French is a plus
  • 1 year experience BDR SaaS software.