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 Representative

Fundwell · Tel Aviv, IL

Fundwell is a financial technology platform revolutionizing the way businesses access capital. Traditional business financing often involves complex processes, hidden fees, and lengthy approval times. We're changing that and fast. Leveraging our proprietary technology, deep industry expertise, and ethical-first approach, we deliver quick, transparent, and tailored funding solutions to small and medium-sized businesses nationwide.

We're looking for a dynamic, results-driven Sales Representative to join our high-performing sales team in Tel Aviv. In this role, you'll engage directly with qualified leads, guiding them through our streamlined financing process and helping them secure the funding needed to drive their business forward.

How You'll Make an Impact

  • Conduct high volume cold calling outreach daily via phone and email and consistent follow-ups with prospects.

  • Demonstrate resilience and tenacity by handling rejection with confidence, learning from each interaction, and continuously refining your approach to convert challenging leads.

  • Manage and maintain your sales pipeline efficiently, moving leads from initial interest through funding.

  • Build and nurture strong relationships with business owners, becoming their trusted advisor and helping them navigate their funding options.

  • Collaborate closely with team members and sales leadership to consistently exceed sales targets.

  • Utilize Fundwell's proven playbook and technology to streamline your workflow and maximize your results.

  • Bring energy and determination to the team, contributing to a competitive, motivated, and supportive office culture where resilience and results are celebrated.

What Sets You Apart

  • Proven ability to engage prospects, overcome objections, and consistently close deals.

  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; you thrive on building genuine relationships.

  • Highly self-motivated, energetic, and resilient under pressure.

  • Motivated by exceeding aggressive sales targets and achieving continuous growth.

  • A background in competitive environments such as athletics, hospitality, or similar fields is a plus.

  • Prior experience using CRM software (Salesforce or similar) to manage sales activities.

  • Ability to adapt quickly to new tools, processes, and sales strategies.

Why Fundwell?

  • Working Schedule Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 1:00am

  • Generous paid time off

  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly growing fintech leader.

  • Collaborative, supportive team culture with a focus on training and development.

Our Commitment to You

Fundwell is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, political affiliation, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identification, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil union partnership status, disability or handicap, veteran or military status (e.g. National Guard or Reserves).

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