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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Senior Account Executive

Kaseya · Miami, FL

Kaseya® is the leading provider of complete IT infrastructure and security management solutions for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide powered by AI. Kaseya’s best-in-breed technologies allow organizations to efficiently manage and secure IT to drive sustained business success. Kaseya has achieved sustained, strong double-digit growth over the past several years and is backed by Insight Venture Partners www.insightpartners.com), a leading global private equity firm investing in high-growth technology and software companies that drive transformative change in the industries they serve.

Founded in 2000, Kaseya currently serves customers in over 20 countries across a wide variety of industries and manages over 15 million endpoints worldwide. To learn more about our company and our award-winning solutions, go to www.Kaseya.com and for more information on Kaseya’s culture.

Kaseya is not your typical company. We are not afraid to tell you exactly who we are and our expectations. The thousands of people that succeed at Kaseya are prepared to go above and beyond for the betterment of our customers.

Kaseya is looking for an enthusiastic, results driven and hungry Account Executive to be at the forefront of our “land and expand” growth strategy, responsible for prospecting, nurturing, and closing new accounts. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • New Business Development: Lead the charge in identifying and closing new business opportunities. Manage the entire sales cycle from prospecting to closing, driving revenue by selling Kaseya's suite of solutions to potential clients.
  • Engage Executive-Level Decision Makers: Hold discussions with CIOs, CISOs, CTOs, CCOs, and VPs, articulating the value of Kaseya’s solutions. Overcome objections, secure next steps, and ensure a successful close.
  • Achieve Sales Targets: Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales goals by creating value for in-house IT departments with Kaseya’s products. Own your targets and deliver results consistently.
  • Collaborative Sales Approach: Work closely with internal teams such as marketing, engineering, and product specialists to leverage resources and drive sales. Use video conferencing and personalized video communication to nurture relationships and close deals.
  • Opportunity Management & Forecasting: Track opportunities throughout the sales process, ensuring strong Salesforce (SF.com) hygiene and accurate forecasting. Participate in account reviews with management and teams to strategize for success.
  • Customer Experience: Provide a professional and seamless sales experience, from initial meetings to post-sale follow-ups, ensuring that all prospects have a positive and efficient experience with Kaseya.
  • Sales Campaigns & Programs: Participate in ad-hoc sales campaigns to help create new prospects and opportunities, contributing to Kaseya’s growth. 

Requirements: 

  • 1+ years of sales experience in a hunter role, with a proven ability to prospect, cold call leads and close deals.
  • High energy, driven, and passionate about sales and customer success, with a desire to earn significant sales commissions
  • A track record of consistently exceeding sales goals and a deep focus on metrics and KPIs to drive success
  • Motivated, competitive, and resilient with a "go-getter" mindset
  • Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Experience with CRM applications (Salesforce) to manage leads, opportunities, and accounts 

Why Kaseya? Join a fast-growing company that’s transforming the IT industry. At Kaseya, you’ll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with a dynamic team, and develop your career in a high-impact role. 

If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and help our customers grow, we’d love to hear from you! 

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Additional information
Kaseya provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, age, ancestry, gender, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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