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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Sales Enablement Manager

Emslinqinc · Remote

Who We Are:

We’re a high-growth software company with a big mission: empowering K-12 district teams to do more with less. 

At LINQ, we get K12. That’s why we help districts transform K-12 school operations with best-in-class, cloud-based software solutions built to help districts return more resources to classrooms. Integrating finance, HR, nutrition management, and payments into a single, secure platform, LINQ reduces administrative burden. LINQ is trusted by 30% of school districts across the U.S. to help them operate more efficiently and serve over 1 billion meals to 17 million students annually, process payroll for 364,000 educators, administrators, and staff, and engage with millions of families through the free LINQ Connect app.    

Our team? They’re talented, committed, and fiercely loyal problem-solvers. At LINQ, you’ll find challenging and meaningful work, a team that respects and uplifts one another, and a commitment to constant improvement. Our customers love us because we’re attentive, patient, communicative, and solutions focused. They know they can count on us to not only anticipate their needs but to deliver the right answer every time. 

 
LINQ’s Values: 
• Act with Integrity & Build Trust: Trust is the foundation of our company. We operate with the highest standards of integrity, both internally and externally. We believe in transparency, honesty, and accountability. Building a culture where trust is earned and maintained. 
• Deliver Excellence: We consistently exceed our clients’ expectations. In every interaction, we strive to anticipate needs, provide swift solutions, and go the extra mile to relentlessly impress our customers. We communicate clearly, consistently, and in a timely way to cultivate lasting relationships. 
• Embrace Challenges: We embrace a growth mindset. Challenges offer opportunities to learn, grow, and improve. Continuous learning keeps us relevant and effective to ensure our solutions remain on the leading edge of innovation. 
• Collaborate & Act as One Team: Diverse skills, ideas, and perspectives are our strength. Through open communication, shared goals, and a spirit of unity and mutual respect, we collaborate to achieve excellence, drive innovation, and propel our company forward as a cohesive force. 

About the Role 

You'll own the programs and content that power our revenue teams - partnering cross-functionally to deepen product expertise, sharpen sales execution, and deliver a better customer experience. You'll leverage AI and analytics to identify trends, surface enablement gaps, and keep the team ahead of what the business needs next. If you love turning complexity into clarity and get energized by helping people perform at their best, this role was built for you. 

Primary Objectives 

  • Equip the sales team with the right content, tools, and training to effectively communicate LINQ's value across the full sales cycle 
  • Align sales and marketing efforts through consistent messaging, playbooks, and collateral 
  • Measure and improve enablement program effectiveness through data-driven insights and feedback loops 
  • Support revenue growth by ensuring every seller has what they need to engage K–12 buyers with confidence 
  • Reduce ramp time for new sales hires by building structured, scalable onboarding programs 

What You'll Be Doing 

  • Designing, launching, and continuously improving sales onboarding and ongoing training programs 
  • Maintaining and updating a centralized sales content library - playbooks, battle cards, pitch decks, objection handling guides, and more 
  • Partnering with Product Marketing to translate new features and positioning into field-ready tools 
  • Facilitating training sessions, workshops, and role-play exercises to sharpen seller skills 
  • Managing the sales enablement tech stack and ensuring adoption across the team 
  • Collaborating with Sales Leadership to identify performance gaps and develop targeted learning paths 
  • Tracking key enablement metrics (ramp time, content usage, win rates, rep confidence scores) and reporting progress to stakeholders 
  • Supporting the launch of new products, campaigns, and GTM motions with coordinated enablement plans  

What You'll Bring 

  • 4+ years of experience in sales enablement, sales operations, revenue marketing, or a related field 
  • Proven track record of building enablement programs that measurably improve sales performance 
  • Strong understanding of B2B sales cycles, ideally in SaaS or EdTech environments 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills - you can make complex topics accessible and compelling 
  • Experience with sales enablement platforms (Highspot preferred), CRM tools (Salesforce preferred), Revenue Intelligence Platform (Gong preferred) 
  • Collaborative by nature with the ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder relationships 
  • Data-driven mindset - you set goals, measure outcomes, and adjust accordingly 
  • Experience in K–12 education or public sector sales is a plus, not a requirement 
  • Experience leveraging AI tools, preferably Claude, to improve efficiency 

 

 
Why You'll Love Working With Us

🌎Flex Your Workspace: Work remote from one of our eligible states across the US, or if you’re near Austin three days in office a week! 

💰Planning Your Future: Our 401(k) plan comes with a 4% employer match on total earnings (not just your base salary). 

💸Performance Pays Off: Whether it’s a company bonus or target sales commission, your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed. 

🌴Vacation Your Way: Our flexible Open Paid Time Off Plan lets you take the time you need, when you need it.  

👶Paid Parental Leave: Take the time you need to welcome your new addition – We’ve got you covered! 

🎉Ten Paid Corporate Holidays: Enjoy a little extra downtime to relax and recharge with the ten paid holidays each year. 

❤️Giving Back: Feel good while doing good – 16 paid volunteer hours to support the causes that matter most to you. #LINQCares 

🏥Benefits That Have Your Back (And Teeth, Too!): Rock-solid medical, dental and vision coverage. Pick your vibe: a low deductible PPO and pair with an FSA or a HDHP with a sweet HSA – with contributions from LINQ. Dental perks that even cover braces for the kiddos. 

💪Wellness Perks: Employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, and AD&D insurance. Gym reimbursements and tons of extra savings on travel assistance, employee assistance, and even pet insurance options. 

🎁Rewards For Referrals: Got an amazing candidate in your network? Send them our way and earn a referral bonus when they join the team!  

 
EOE Statement/Accommodation Notice:

As a federal contractor and equal employment opportunity employer, LINQ adheres to all applicable laws and regulations regarding employment practices, ensuring that all qualified individuals receive consideration for employment

based on their qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local law. 

To learn more about your rights and protections under federal law, please refer to the EEOC Equal Employment Opportunity Poster at the following link: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

If you’d like to view a copy of the company’s state or federally required affirmative action plans or policy statement, please email [email protected].  If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact [email protected].  This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Please do not use this email to inquire about the status of your job application if you do not require accessibility assistance or an accommodation. Messages left for other purposes, such as solicitation, following up on an application or non-disability related technical issues, will not receive a response.

 
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