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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Market Leader

Grayscaleinvestments · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Grayscale is the largest digital asset-focused investment platform in the world by AUM and offers the broadest selection of digital asset investment products in the U.S. based on number of products.

Our platform spans the full spectrum of institutional-grade solutions—from single-asset exposures to diversified and thematic strategies—with a goal of providing every investor with access to the hyper-expanding digital asset universe.  Our firm offers a rare combination of decades of traditional finance work experience and digital asset leadership that brings an institutional mindset to the maturing digital asset industry. This convergence of capabilities positions us to deliver investment solutions and client experiences that are both institutionally robust and technologically advanced, which we believe offers a competitive edge that is difficult to replicate.

We’re proud of our deep crypto expertise and work closely with individual and institutional investors as they explore this asset class as part of their portfolio allocation.

Position Summary:

Grayscale is seeking a Market Leader to own a territory, building, and maintaining client relationships to grow our client base.  Successful Market Leaders will have a passion for and track record in sales and access to their own business and financial contacts / networks.  Serving as the face of Grayscale, the Market Leader will play an integral role in fostering client experiences and engagement in an assigned territory.

Responsibilities:

  • Become an expert in Grayscale’s Product Suite, including ETFs, Private Placements, and Private Funds.
  • Direct new client acquisition to raise assets into Grayscale’s family of products. 
  • Create new relationships and maintain existing relationships with HNW investors, RIAs, Family Offices, and other eligible investors to introduce Grayscale products.
  • Attend meetings, industry events, and conferences to meet potential investors and represent the firm.
  • Proactively communicate insights and key metrics for measuring impact of sales tactics and quality of message on a continuous basis.
  • Stay current on developments in the digital currency ecosystem.
  • Develop and mentor junior employees on the distribution team
  • Assist in creation of sales resources such as marketing materials and other collateral for use on client / prospect presentations.

Prior Experience/Requirements:

  • 8-15+ years of experience in a proactive, successful sales and service role (preferably in the financial sector or digital currency investments) and/or an established network of potential accredited investors.
  • Experience selling diverse investment products to HNW, family office and RIA channel, and pre-existing relationships with this investor base.
  • Exemplary communication, presentation, time-management, and organizational skills.
  • Strong interest in digital currencies, blockchain technology, and related concepts.
  • Deep market knowledge of the global asset management industry (alternative investments preferred) as well as deep understanding of various client segments (including products, key regulatory, and industry trends).
  • Talented at networking with businesses and personal communities.
  • Self-starter with enthusiasm, grit and a passion for raising capital.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team – someone who is collaborative, flexible and adaptable, reliable with a strong ‘can do attitude’.
  • Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
  • Prior experience with Salesforce to track and monitor sales efforts. 
  • FINRA Series 7, 63 required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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