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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Mental Health Therapist

Valerahealth · Remote

Are you looking for a career that aligns your passion and values with your purpose? Then we are looking for you! 

At Valera Health we are at the forefront of tele-mental health. We are committed to delivering compassionate mental health care that is accessible and affordable to all. To learn more about Valera, check us out HERE.

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Join Valera Health, a leader at the forefront of tele-mental health, where your passion for compassionate, evidence-based care meets purpose. We are dedicated to making high-quality mental health care accessible and affordable for all. We’re currently expanding our team and looking for exceptional, driven mental health therapists for full-time roles.

At Valera Health, we believe exceptional mental healthcare starts with supporting exceptional providers. Founded by clinicians who know how hard it is to find quality care for everyone, especially underserved communities, we’ve built something different—a place where you can focus entirely on what you do best: providing compassionate, evidence-based care to those who need it most. 

As a therapist with Valera, you'll treat the complex cases others turn away—from mild anxiety to schizophrenia and bipolar disorder—while our dedicated administrative team handles all the scheduling, billing, and prior authorizations. This means you can practice at the top of your license alongside psychiatrists, medical assistants, and care coordinators, delivering care that truly transforms lives.

Ready to be part of something bigger? Join our mission to make quality mental healthcare accessible to everyone.

Join the Valera Community:

Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits because your expertise deserves to be valued. Deliver exceptional, inclusive mental healthcare that truly meets patients where they are.Become part of a supportive provider community with a compassionate care team genuinely dedicated to patient outcomes. Collaborate within our vetted in-house network of health coaches, therapists, nurse practitioners, and psychiatrists with diverse expertise. Focus on clinical work while we provide the technology and EMR systems for efficient, effective care delivery. Receive comprehensive support including malpractice insurance, healthcare benefits, continuing education, PTO, and competitive per-visit compensation. Access clinical training opportunities to expand your skills (with available CEUs). Set your own schedule and work remotely while earning steady, predictable pay.

 

Job Duties:

  • Render evidence-based treatment to a spectrum of patients.
  • Provide an array of mental health services to promote individualized patient recovery primarily through telehealth video or telephone.
  • Conduct intakes, individual, group, and family therapy when applicable.
  • Provide mental health assessments, counseling, referrals, and intervention services.
  • Complete and maintain documentation in a timely and accurate manner and according to Federal, State, and company guidelines.

Requirements:

  • Active LCSW, LMHC, or LMFT license  in New York
  • Minimum 1 year of 1:1 clinical experience using evidence-based treatment
  • Experience with EMR documentation and treatment planning
  • Reliable technology access: high-speed internet and private workspace for confidential sessions
  • Willingness to obtain additional state licenses

What Makes You Stand Out: 

  • Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese 
  • Training in EMDR, DBT, or other specialized modalities
  • Telehealth or remote experience
  • Self-motivated with strong independent work skills and collaborative team spirit
  • Excellent engagement and assessment abilities with diverse patient populations

 

Compensation:

At Valera, we believe that pay transparency during the interview process is a critical part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our recruiters will review our compensation model on our first call with you to be able to make an informed decision. 

In addition to a highly competitive benefits plan, Valera's Hybrid W-2 therapists' compensation plan totals ~$58K-$105K, which consists of a base salary plus a monthly productivity incentive. An onboarding incentive will also be added to the first three paychecks during a clinician's ramp-up period.

 

 

 

Be part of our mission!

We are very proud of the work that we do and it takes a great team to make it happen! If you are interested in one of our open positions, we’d love to start the conversation.

We hire people from all backgrounds because that’s what it takes to build a team that can reach and support those in need of high-quality behavioral healthcare. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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