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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Compliance Manager

Launch2 · Manchester, NH (remote)

WHO ARE WE?

Launch Potato is a profitable digital media company that reaches over 30M+ monthly visitors through brands such as FinanceBuzz, All About Cookies, and OnlyInYourState.

As The Discovery and Conversion Company, our mission is to connect consumers with the world’s leading brands through data-driven content and technology.

Headquartered in South Florida with a remote-first team spanning over 15 countries, we’ve built a high-growth, high-performance culture where speed, ownership, and measurable impact drive success.

WHY JOIN US?

At Launch Potato, you’ll accelerate your career by owning outcomes, moving fast, and driving impact with a global team of high-performers.

BASE SALARY: $75,000 to $90,000 per year

MUST HAVE

  • 3–5 years of experience in financial services compliance, marketing compliance, or a regulated advertising environment
  • Hands-on experience with credit card and/or banking compliance standards
  • Proven ability to interpret regulatory guidance (FTC, CFPB, UDAAP concepts) and translate requirements into operational direction
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Content, Paid Acquisition, and Account teams
  • Strong written judgment with the ability to communicate risk clearly and decisively

EXPERIENCE: 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing compliance within financial services, credit card, banking, or regulated marketing environments.

YOUR ROLE

Own and operationalize compliance for Launch Potato’s credit card and banking products by interpreting regulatory and partner requirements, guiding cross-functional teams, and proactively mitigating risk while enabling business growth.

OUTCOMES

  • Proactive Risk Identification: Identify and resolve compliance risks internally before they are surfaced by partners, reducing external escalations and audit findings.
  • Partner Compliance Leadership: Serve as the primary compliance contact for credit card and banking partners, ensuring audits, reviews, and inquiries are handled efficiently and with minimal friction.
  • Regulatory Interpretation & Guidance: Translate FTC, CFPB, UDAAP, and partner-specific guidance into clear, actionable direction for Content, Paid Acquisition, and Account teams.
  • Operational Compliance Systems: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve compliance documentation, SOPs, and internal playbooks to create scalable and consistent review standards.
  • Cross-Functional Enablement: Provide clear timelines, urgency, and remediation guidance to ensure compliance-driven updates are implemented accurately and on schedule.
  • Training & Awareness: Build and deliver compliance training that increases internal understanding of risk, escalation protocols, and partner expectations.

COMPETENCIES

  • Regulatory Judgment: Exercises strong decision-making when balancing regulatory risk with business objectives, escalating appropriately when required.
  • Ownership & Accountability: Takes full responsibility for day-to-day compliance management and issue resolution within assigned product lines.
  • Clear & Decisive Communication: Explains complex compliance requirements in a way that drives action and alignment across teams.
  • Process Discipline: Builds structured documentation and repeatable workflows that reduce ambiguity and operational risk.
  • Collaborative Influence: Partners effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders to align on expectations and outcomes.
  • Bias for Prevention: Focuses on identifying issues early through monitoring and audits rather than reacting after escalation.

TOTAL COMPENSATION

Base salary is set according to market rates for the nearest major metro and varies based on Launch Potato’s Levels Framework. Your compensation package includes a base salary, profit-sharing bonus, and competitive benefits. Launch Potato is a performance-driven company, which means once you are hired, future increases will be based on company and personal performance, not annual cost of living adjustments.

Want to accelerate your career? Apply now!

Since day one, we've been committed to having a diverse, inclusive team and culture. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity company. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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