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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Executive Assistant

Milliondollarbabyco · Pico Rivera, CA (Hybrid)

About Million Dollar Baby Co.

Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Since then, MDB has grown to 7 distinct brands of children’s furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price, while carrying some of the industry’s most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in retailers like Target and Amazon, and specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel.

Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. We’re proud to offer the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs on the market and to use FSC-certified sustainable wood across our brands whenever possible. We’ve also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging for several of our best-selling collections — an innovation that reduces waste while protecting our products during shipment.

At Million Dollar Baby Co., our team members are our #1 priority, and we partner with exceptional partners and retailers around the world who share our core values:

Treat Your Team Like Family — lead with respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness.
Make an Impact, Drive Results — focus on meaningful work that moves families forward.
Deliver a “Wow” Customer Experience Every Time — every detail matters.
Strive for Continuous Improvement & Learning — keep growing, keep getting better.
Cultivate Quality Conversations — communicate honestly and thoughtfully to build trust.

Over the years, our commitment to people, innovation, and a positive workplace culture has earned us five consecutive “Best Place to Work” awards, one of the best workplaces by “Built in LA”, a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list — recognitions that reflect the heart of who we are and the community we’re proud to build. We’d love to talk to you!

Role Summary 
As the Executive Assistant to the COO and SVP of Branding you will provide high-level administrative and operational support ensuring smooth day to day execution. This role requires strong organization discretion and follow-through. You will manage scheduling travel expenses meeting logistics and support operating cadences including meeting minutes weekly updates and SOP maintenance. 

 

What you’ll be doing:  

Administrative and Executive Support 

  • Manage calendars maintaining a clean view at least 2 weeks out at a time. 
  • Schedule meetings and create calendar invitations ensuring acceptance book conference rooms and provide Zoom links where needed. 
  • Book flights and hotels for business-related travel and support itinerary planning as needed. 
  • Keep track of business-related purchases and expenses and coordinate with Accounting for reimbursement or payment. 
  • Prepare documents presentations and reports for the executives including PowerPoint and Excel. 
  •  Mail and ship packages via USPS or FedEx as needed. 
  •  Maintain a high level of confidentiality and handle sensitive information with professionalism. 

Meetings and Coordination 

  • Attend meetings with executives and write meeting minutes as requested 
  • Coordinate meeting logistics including setup note-taking action items and follow-ups 
  • Order meals for meetings as needed 
  • Support department celebrations outings and internal moments as needed 
  • Support group gifting as needed (birthdays baby showers housewarmings etc.) 
  • Serve as back-up for Talent Management administrative support and assist with corporate event planning and office administrative tasks as needed 

Ops and Branding Support 

  • Manage and lead tasks within the Ops and Branding teams and drive follow-through 
  • Support ad hoc and special projects including research coordination and execution support 
  • Maintain and update SOPs to keep workflows current documented and repeatable 

Operating Cadence and SOP Expectations 

  • Check in with the COO and VP of Branding before leaving work to confirm last-minute needs 
  • Provide updates on projects currently in motion 
  • Send weekly updates via Lattice 
  • Remind the COO and VP of Branding of interviews and important meetings 

 

 

What you bring to the table:  

  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment 
  • Proactive mindset strong judgment and ability to anticipate needs 
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with senior leaders 
  • Proficiency with Outlook PowerPoint and Excel and comfort learning new systems 
  • High discretion professionalism and reliability with confidential information 

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Prior executive support experience including calendar management travel coordination and meeting logistics 
California pay range
$75,000$85,000 USD

Our Benefits:

  • 100% of your health, dental and vision insurance monthly premiums paid by us!  
  • Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony  
  • Company matching 401(k)  
  • Vacation reimbursement and wellness and enrichment subsidy programs  
  • Tuition reimbursement  
  • Matching charitable donations to the nonprofit organization of your choice  
  • Company-wide monthly celebrations - lunch is on us!  
  • Dog-friendly workplace, yes! You can bring your best friend to work  
  • Free MDB Co. swag + generous employee discount on products  

At Million Dollar Baby Co., we’re passionate about diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our diversity, inclusion and equity committee (DIEC) strives to break barriers for minority communities, help educate the company on pertinent topics, and work to ensure equal opportunities for existing and potential employees. Since its formation in 2020, our committee has focused on multiple areas, some include hiring, community involvement and continuous learning about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.

Million Dollar Baby Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or recruitment process.