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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Tax Administrator

Focuspartnerswealth · St. Louis, MO

Position Summary

Focus Partners Wealth is seeking a motivated and qualified individual for the position of Tax Administrator.

Focus provides team members the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. Our hybrid model is defined as 3 days in office work required per week, while giving team members the option to work remotely 2 day per week, or as assigned by their team leader.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the tax group to oversee their administrative functions, including weekly check-ins with the Tax Admin and St. Louis based tax team.
  • Coordinate tax work papers and tax return assembly & delivery (certified mailings, FedEx, USPS, encrypted links/email & DocuSign), includes actively working with teams in other TCG tax offices.
  • Responsible for overall document organization including scanning and storage, both physical & within document management system.
  • Communicate & coordinate receipt and delivery of tax organizers, incoming/outgoing data, returns, tax payments & bills with clients, tax team and advisors. Clear verbal and written communication skills are a must.
  • Submit electronic filings and track acceptances through government software and tax tracking software database (CCH Workflow).
  • Manage and track notices, including state and local tax notices.
  • Set up new returns, print/export returns in tax software (CCH Axcess), as well as setup and management of tasks in tax tracking software (CCH Workflow) including: staffing assignments, managing deliverables, extensions, etc.
  • Prepare reports/summaries, monitor & review task status’ & workloads, communicate progress with Manager, Tax Administration & Sr. Director of Tax Operations.
  • Proactively identify trends, work with the Manager, Tax Administration & Sr. Director of Tax Operations to reassess staffing, processes & procedures, and priorities as needed, to maintain efficiency, especially during busy season.
  • Work closely with the Manager, Tax Administration & Sr. Director of Tax Operations  and the Tax Admin team to support incoming merger integrations, training & development initiatives, new technology implementation, tax season prep & execution, and other projects throughout the year.
  • Provide ad hoc support to Tax Advisory & Tax Admin teams nationwide on an as needed basis.
  • Provide occasional backup administrative support in St. Louis office as needed, including: mail distribution, answering phone calls, scanning documents and greeting visitors.

* (in person January-April & September-October, w/ option to grow into a hybrid (2-3 days in office/week) role May-August & November-December.

Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a Tax Admin/Tax Ops type role.
  • Great communication skills both verbal & written.
  • Comfortable working with various people on short-term and long-term projects.
  • Degree preferred.

The annualized base pay range for this role is expected to be $60,000-$70,000. Actual base pay could vary based on factors including but not limited to experience, subject matter expertise, geographic location where work will be performed, and the applicant's skill set. The base pay is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include an annual cash bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

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Focus Partners Wealth is an organization of wealth, asset, and business management resources that brings strength, innovation, and partnership to client relationships. Through a comprehensive range of services, we work with clients at every stage, helping them control their financial future — whether that’s planning for retirement, preparing the next generation, or growing their business. We are dedicated to fostering meaningful growth for our clients. Our team of advisors works collectively to deliver personalized wealth planning strategies across local communities, placing our clients’ values, goals, motivations, and priorities at the heart of everything we do.


Focus Partners Wealth is a registered investment advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Additional information about Focus Partners Wealth is also available on the SEC's website at www.advisorinfo.sec.gov.

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