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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Vice President, Client Solutions

Hamilton Lane · Sydney

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand our team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as, in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a competitive environment that inspires innovation.

The Opportunity

Hamilton Lane is looking to expand their team to satisfy the needs of our growing client base. Hamilton Lane is built on collaboration, teamwork, and integrity. Our employees pursue excellence and always strive to do the right thing. We invest in our employees, clients and partner relationships, as well as in the technology and resources necessary to remain competitive, working in a dynamic environment that inspires innovation.

To satisfy the needs of our growing institutional client base, Hamilton Lane is looking to hire a Vice President to join our Client Solutions team. In this role, you will work to expand the firm’s institutional client base, establishing new relationships and partnering with existing client and consultant relationships to maintain and grow our business across commingled funds and separate accounts. You will leverage your ability to communicate effectively, present complex private markets strategies, and operate in a fast‑paced, results‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

  • Fundraising and business development
    • Raise capital from institutional investors and consultants for Hamilton Lane’s global private markets products and separate accounts.
    • Conduct research to identify and prioritize prospective investors and new business opportunities.
    • Attend and actively participate in investor and prospect meetings, communicating Hamilton Lane’s value proposition and strategies.
  • Client and consultant relationship management
    • Deepen relationships with existing institutional clients and key consultants to support retention and growth across mandates.
    • Partner with the consultant relations team to coordinate coverage of select consulting firms and field consultants.
    • Serve as a knowledgeable point of contact on Hamilton Lane’s commingled funds, strategies, and market views.
  • Sales process and pipeline management
    • Maintain accurate and timely CRM data following investor interactions, ensuring visibility into pipeline and activities.
    • Help build and support marketing and outreach campaigns by leveraging existing CRM contacts and identifying new prospects.
    • Review Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) prepared by internal support teams for completeness, accuracy, and positioning.
  • Planning, coordination, and execution
    • Work closely with senior Client Solutions leadership to develop and execute a business plan to grow the institutional client base in assigned coverage.
    • Coordinate and schedule conference calls, client meetings, roadshows, and investor events.
    • Manage multiple concurrent initiatives and deadlines while maintaining high standards of quality and professionalism.

Required qualifications

  • 7–10 years of work experience in the financial services industry, with meaningful time in institutional client‑facing roles (e.g., sales, relationship management, or consultant relations).
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A., B.S., or B.B.A.) or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated success raising capital from, or managing relationships with, institutional investors and/or their consultants.
  • Proven ability to present complex investment strategies to sophisticated audiences, both in writing and verbally.
  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to tailor messages to different stakeholders.
  • High level of organization and attention to detail, with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments and initiatives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Ability and willingness to travel extensively for client, consultant, and prospect meetings and events.

Nice-to-have qualifications

  • Experience raising capital for, or working with, private markets strategies (e.g., private equity, private credit, real assets, infrastructure).
  • Existing relationships with a broad network of institutional investors and/or investment consultants.
  • Prior experience at an asset management or alternative investments firm in a dedicated fundraising, consultant relations, or institutional sales role.
  • Familiarity with CRM systems and data‑driven sales management practices.
  • Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) and/or professional designation such as CFA or CAIA.
  • Additional language skills and experience covering global institutional markets.

Work Arrangement:

Hybrid: Employees work from a HL office Monday – Thursday

Hamilton Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, or medical condition. As a registered investment adviser, employees of Hamilton Lane may be subject to certain limitations on political contribution and personal investment activities.

Hamilton Lane is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Hamilton Lane via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Hamilton Lane. No fee shall be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Hamilton Lane as a result of the referral or through other means.