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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Account Executive, SMB

Fleetio · Remote - USA

A little about us…Fleetio is a modern software platform that helps thousands of organizations worldwide manage their fleet operations. Transportation technology is a hot market, and we’re leading the charge with raving fans and new customers signing up every day. We raised $450M in our Series D funding round in March of 2025 and are on an exciting trajectory as a company. Fleetio is also a proud founding member of the Rails Foundation!

More about our team and company:

Do you have a passion for sales and a desire to join a fast-growing and profitable software company? Are you an overachiever who wants a high-earning potential that’s based on performance? Are you well-versed in prospecting and closing? If so, you might be our next SMB Account Executive selling to small & medium businesses.

In this role, you'll work with a mix of inbound and outbound leads and close new customers using sales tactics (emails, phone calls, web-based demos, etc.)

Who you are

You’re a driven, results-oriented sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by uncapped earning potential. You’re excited by the opportunity to work with fascinating customers and prospects across a wide range of industries—because nearly every organization that operates a fleet is a potential Fleetio customer. You’ll be responsible for sourcing and closing new business, influencing and owning the sales process while driving meaningful outcomes and ARR growth. You know how to leverage cross-functional teams to convert high-impact prospects into long-term customers, and you’re eager to join a team of “A” players who are passionate, supportive, and committed to success. Whether you’re working remotely from anywhere in the U.S. or from our HQ in Birmingham, AL, you’ll find a collaborative, customer-centric culture where your contributions matter and your success is celebrated.

Your impact

  • Know our software inside and out - you’ll be a solution expert for Fleetio and fleet management
  • Conduct consultative sales to help Small and Medium organizations understand how Fleetio can help them
  • Generate new pipeline through strategic outbound outreach (calls, emails, etc.)
  • Perform web-based demos and presentations for prospects around the world
  • Proactive and consistent follow-up via phone and email with prospects
  • Negotiate pricing & close opportunities

Your experience

  • 2 years SaaS sales experience, not necessarily in a closing role
    • 1 year of closing experience preferred
  • Consistent employment with no large gaps
  • Can-do attitude focused on ideas and ways to make it work, not reasons it will not
  • Experience owning customer engagements end-to-end, from prospecting and qualification to close
  • Experience in pipeline generation as well as inbound pipeline management and managing different types of buyers
  • Experience selling to a broad array of decision-makers within an organization
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation and negotiation skills
  • Ability to remain focused and disciplined with your time
  • Driven by results. Outstanding work ethic and hustle
  • Resourceful and determined, yet not afraid to ask for help
  • Excited by technology and its ability to make you more productive

 

Benefits 

  • Multiple health/dental coverage options (100% coverage for employee, 50% for family)
  • Vision insurance
  • Incentive stock options
  • 401(k) match of 4%
  • PTO - 4 weeks (increases at year two!)
  • 12 company holidays + 2 floating holidays
  • Parental leave - birthing parent (16 weeks paid) non-birthing (4 weeks paid)
  • FSA & HSA options
  • Short and long term disability (short term 100% paid)
  • Community service funds
  • Professional development funds
  • Wellbeing fund - $150 quarterly
  • Business expense stipend - $125 quarterly
  • Mac laptop + new hire equipment stipend
  • Fully stocked kitchen with tons of drinks & snacks (BHM only)
  • Remote working friendly since 2012 #LI-REMOTE

Fleetio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

This application is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment. Employment with Fleetio is at will.

If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation to fill out the online application, please let us know by calling (205) 718-7500.

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