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 Channel Account Manager - CDW

Mimecast · R6271

At Mimecast, we're redefining cybersecurity and leading the charge in human risk management. We protect businesses from evolving threats, and you'll be at the forefront. Every customer you bring on board builds something bigger - for them, for us, for our communities, and for your career. Simply put - when we grow, you grow.

We set you up to win. Top-tier enablement, smart coaching, and real insights mean you'll smash goals, not just hit them. You get the tools and knowledge to sell with confidence, turning complex sales cycles into closed deals.

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This is a unique opportunity to own Mimecast’s national partnership with CDW. You will define and execute the national CDW strategy, lead the extended Channel team, and ensure CDW is accountable to agreed business plans. Your work will drive partner-generated pipeline, revenue growth, and long-term customer retention.

Mimecast’s Channel Organization emphasizes strategic partner planning, executive relationship leadership, and cross-functional alignment to achieve extraordinary results.

What You’ll Do:

  • National Strategy: Define and execute the CDW national strategy, including vision, GTM, and performance frameworks.
  • Leadership: Guide and align the extended Channel team on CDW programs and initiatives.
  • Business Planning: Build and manage a joint business plan with CDW, owning targets, KPIs, milestones, and accountability.
  • Executive Engagement: Maintain strong executive-level relationships across CDW and serve as primary point of escalation.
  • Pipeline Growth: Drive CDW partner-generated pipeline, net-new and expansion revenue, and exceed PG ARR and national KPIs.
  • Enablement: Deliver partner enablement strategies and programs across CDW’s sales and technical communities.
  • Alliances: Collaborate with Alliance partners to deliver joint GTM and co-sell motions with CDW.
  • Cross-Functional Alignment: Work across Sales, Marketing, Product, and other internal teams to generate opportunities and ensure field alignment.
  • Governance: Own QBRs, executive reviews, and the full CDW business plan process.
  • Performance Insights: Monitor CDW channel performance, analyze outcomes, and provide recommendations to leadership.​

What You’ll Bring:

  • Experience: Proven success managing large national or strategic channel partnerships with full commercial accountability.
  • Strategy Execution: Demonstrated ability to build and deliver national partner strategies that produce measurable revenue impact.
  • Leadership: Experience guiding extended or matrixed Channel teams with consistent strategic execution.
  • Channel Expertise: Comfortable navigating direct, indirect, and alliance selling models in complex partner ecosystems.
  • Communication: Strong influencer and presenter with comfort engaging at all levels, including C‑suite.
  • Partner Knowledge: Background working with or within large national resellers (CDW experience strongly preferred).
  • Industry Knowledge: SaaS or cybersecurity background is advantageous and aligns to Mimecast’s broader channel expectations 
  • Commercial Acumen: Results-oriented approach with strong understanding of revenue, margins, and ROI.
  • Technical Proficiency: Ability to maintain working knowledge of Mimecast solutions and credibly support partner-facing conversations.
  • Resilience: Thrives in fast-paced, high-performance environments.
  • The ideal candidate for this role will be located in the Greater Chicago area.

The on-target earnings (OTE) range for this position is $200,000 – $300,000 plus benefits. This range represents the minimum and maximum new hire compensation for this role. The position may also be eligible for incentive plans and additional benefits, in accordance with company policy and local regulations. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location with individual compensation also dependent on factors such as qualifications, experience, and skills. Final offers will reflect these considerations and may vary accordingly.

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Belonging at Mimecast

Cybersecurity is a community effort. That’s why we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone – unless they’re a cybercriminal, of course.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and we’d encourage you to join us whatever your background. We particularly welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups.

We consider everyone equally: your race, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, marital status, nationality, or any other protected characteristic won’t affect your application.

If you require any adjustments or accommodations due to a disability, or any other reason that may help you in your interview process, please let us know by emailing [email protected].

Due to certain obligations to our customers, an offer of employment will be subject to your successful completion of applicable background checks, conducted in accordance with local law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.