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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Sourcing Manager, Sales & Marketing

Gongio · Austin | Chicago | New York City | Salt Lake City | San Francisco

Gong harnesses the power of AI to transform how revenue teams win. The Gong Revenue AI Operating System unifies data, insights, and workflows into a single, trusted system that observes, guides, and acts alongside the world’s most successful revenue teams. Powered by the Gong Revenue Graph, AI-powered intelligence, specialized agents, and trusted applications, Gong helps more than 5,000 companies around the world deeply understand their teams and customers, automate critical sales workflows, and close more deals with less effort. For more information, visit www.gong.io.

At Gong, you will join a company built on innovative products, ambitious goals, and passionate people. We are shaping the future of revenue intelligence and we want people who are excited to build what comes next. You will work with a team that dreams big, moves fast, and cares deeply about the craft and about each other. Here, transparency and trust are core to how we operate, and every person has the opportunity to make a visible impact. If you want to grow, stretch, and do work that truly matters, Gong is the place to do the best work of your career.

Gong is a category-defining, high-growth SaaS company, and we’re looking for a Sourcing Manager who thrives in scale, speed, and complexity. In this role, you’ll own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for our Go-To-Market (Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support) organizations—teams that are growing fast and operating globally.

This is a hands-on, highly visible role for someone who loves building structure in a dynamic environment, navigating ambiguity, and partnering closely with fast-moving business leaders. You’ll operate at the intersection of finance, legal, security, and GTM leadership, helping Gong grow efficiently while moving quickly.

If you’re energized by negotiating high-impact deals, supporting aggressive growth targets, and shaping sourcing strategy at a scaling tech company, this role is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Own GTM Sourcing at Scale

  • Lead the full sourcing lifecycle for Sales, Marketing, and Customer Support spend—from supplier selection through contract execution.
  • Support high-velocity needs across digital marketing, advertising, events, and sales enablement.

Drive Deals Forward

  • Act as the quarterback for assigned deals, coordinating closely with Legal, Security, Finance, Business Owners, and vendors to keep momentum and close efficiently.

Negotiate & Structure Commercial Agreements

  • Partner with Finance Business Partners, Legal, and Information Security to negotiate pricing, SLAs, SOWs, and commercial terms that scale with the business.

Build and Manage Strategic Vendor Relationships

  • Own supplier performance management, business reviews, and ongoing relationship strategy with key vendors.

Ensure Financial Discipline

  • Maintain accurate cost tracking, contract compliance, and smooth approval and payment workflows in a fast-paced environment.

Optimize for Growth and Efficiency

  • Identify cost-savings opportunities and drive smarter sourcing decisions without slowing the business down.

Influence & Advise Senior Stakeholders

  • Become a trusted partner to GTM leaders, shaping sourcing strategy and supporting planning for future growth.
  • Present data-driven recommendations, benchmarks, and ROI analyses to executive audiences.

Support Beyond Core Categories

  • Jump in to support additional procurement areas as needed in a lean, high-growth organization.
QUALIFICATIONS 
  • 7+ years of procurement experience, with deep expertise in Sales & Marketing sourcing.
  • A bias for action and comfort operating in a fast-changing, high-growth tech environment.
  • Proven experience negotiating contracts related to digital marketing, advertising spend, and event planning.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to align sourcing strategy with aggressive business goals.
PERKS & BENEFITS 
  • We offer Gongsters a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs.
  • Wellbeing Fund - flexible wellness stipend to support a healthy lifestyle.
  • Mental Health benefits with covered therapy and coaching.
  • 401(k) program to help you invest in your future.
  • Education & learning stipend for personal growth and development.
  • Flexible vacation time to promote a healthy work-life blend.
  • Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
  • Company-wide recharge days each quarter.
  • Work from home stipend to help you succeed in a remote environment.

The annual salary hiring range for this position is $165,000 - $195,000 USD. 

Compensation is based on factors unique to each candidate, including, but not limited to, job-related skills, qualification, education, experience, and location. At Gong, we have a location-based compensation structure, which means there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. The total compensation package for this position, in addition to base compensation, may include incentive compensation, bonus, equity, and benefits. Some of our sales compensation programs also offer the potential to achieve above targeted earnings for those who exceed their sales targets. 

We are always looking for outstanding Gongsters! So if this sounds like something that interests you regardless of compensation, please reach out. We may have more roles for you to consider and would love to connect.

We have noticed a rise in recruiting impersonations across the industry, where scammers attempt to access candidates' personal and financial information through fake interviews and offers. All Gong recruiting email communications will always come from the @gong.io domain. Any outreach claiming to be from Gong via other sources should be ignored.


Gong is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity is integral to our success, and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

To review Gong's privacy policy, visit https://www.gong.io/gong-io-job-candidates-privacy-notice/ for more details.

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