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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FX Sales Executive

Ibanfirst · Bucharest

Job description

You are the first point of contact for customers, supporting them in taking back control of their payment process and giving them insight into the FX market. By taking them into the world of currencies, rates, hedging and how to implement this as efficiently as possible in their business, you help reduce risks and strengthen trust.

In addition to our innovative technology and solutions, our people are vital to our success. Our team has the ambition to help international trading companies regain control of their payments by making the market open and transparent. By responding to the wishes and needs of the customer, you know how to translate our products into the best possible solution and use. By providing the customer insight into exchange rates, various currencies and the simplicity of multi-currency payments, you give them the confidence to strengthen further and expand their international presence.

What will you do?

  • You act as a sparring partner and are able to switch quickly between various tasks and responsibilities.

  • You are the point of contact for the customer.

  • You are responsible for the entire sales cycle; from lead generation and prospecting to closing the deal and onboarding.

  • You will build a strong network and extensive knowledge of the FX market, and you will help clients to achieve strategic objectives.

  • You will manage client relationships via telephone and all solicitations related to the entire sales process, also managing relationships through the CRM system and ensuring pertinent information is updated in the system.

What do you bring?

Affinity with the financial sector and the FX market

· 2-3 years of relevant sales experience

· Bachelor / Master’s in Business or Finance

· Fluent in English

· Good communication skills and business acumen

· Strong analytical skills

What do we offer?

In the center of Bucharest you will become part of one of the fastest growing scale-ups of the moment. You form a team with motivated and pleasant colleagues with the common goal of becoming the pioneer in Europe. In addition, you get:

 

  • Competitive base salary and opportunities and transparent and meritocratic commission scheme.
  • Rapid career progression through a range of structured paths including leadership, account management and negotiation.
  • Training from some of the most experienced and successful FX professionals.
  • International development opportunities include participation in global training events within the company.
  • The opportunity to become part of one of the fastest-growing scale-ups in Europe.
  • Complete benefits package, including 25 days of annual leave, meal vouchers, welfare, smart working.

 

Who are we? 

 

In less than 10 years, iBanFirst has established itself as a trusted partner for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operating across borders.

iBanFirst provides a next-generation cross-border payment experience that combines a powerful platform and the support of the best FX experts. Executives and finance teams have direct access to currency markets. They can hold, collect and send funds in over 30 currencies. 

With more than 350 employees across 10 countries in Europe, the company processes more than 2 billion euros worth of transactions monthly. As a regulated payment institution, iBanFirst is authorized to operate throughout the European Union.

 

Gaby #LI-GA1

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