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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Account Executive

Higherlogic · US-Remote

 

 

Company Description

At Higher Logic, engagement happens here. As the industry-leading, human-focused engagement platform, we deliver powerful online communities and communication tools to organizations looking to build, retain, and grow their member or customer base. We’re obsessed with engagement, and with over 13 years of experience in the industry, we’ve got it down to a science. We are a global company with offices throughout the US, Canada, and Australia. We serve over 3,000 customers, representing over 350,000 online communities with over 200 million users across 42 countries worldwide.

Our team is a thriving community of authentic people with diverse experiences and perspectives. We are honest and genuine and believe sharing ideas and feedback openly helps us succeed. Diversity and empathy bring us #AllTogether and make us stronger. We learn from failure and success because both help us grow and learn. We strive to understand the why behind our actions and bring our best selves to work daily.

JOB SUMMARY

The Account Executive is responsible for selling Higher Logic products by acting as a trusted advisor, communicating the company’s expertise, and providing thought leadership to identify solutions that help our clients meet their most critical business outcomes. The account executive works within an assigned territory and uses the HL team as required to influence client strategy and drive growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop a robust understanding of Higher Logic’s products and services - be an expert in our product offerings, USPs, and competitive differentiators
  • Meet or exceed quarterly sales targets by driving new opportunities within an assigned territory through outbound prospecting and working inbound leads.
  • Provide technical, value-based demonstrations based on the specific needs and business outcomes of your prospects
  • Accurate forecasting of monthly and quarterly bookings to Sales Manager accompanied by diligent pipeline management
  • Diligently follow Higher Logic’s sales process with keen attention to detail by tracking all activities, notes, and accurate sales stages in Salesforce
  • Lead with a value-based and consultative sales approach to sell to key stakeholders and decision makers
  • Partner effectively with Sales Engineers where needed for technical conversations
  • Collaborate with your peers as well as the product and marketing teams in a fully remote setting
  • Conduct all business following Higher Logic values, policies, and procedures
  • All other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • A desire and curiosity to understand customer needs
  • Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to consistently follow a defined sales process in a disciplined manner
  • Ability to successfully negotiate and sell at the C-level
  • Strong organization and time management skills
  • Ability to consistently follow a defined sales process in a disciplined manner
  • Self-starter and competitive mentality
  • A highly coachable and life-long learner

EEO Disclosure

Higher Logic is committed to equal opportunity.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Higher Logic is committed to ensuring that its application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please get in touch with us by emailing [email protected]

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