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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Client Service Associate and Admin

Moderawealthmanagement · Charlotte, NC

Why work at Modera Wealth?

Modera Wealth Management is an independent, fee-only firm that strives to make a lasting positive impact on the lives of our clients through comprehensive financial planning and intelligent investment management. Modera is fast-growing and has a track record of providing career development opportunities from entry level to ownership.

Since 1983, Modera has been committed to being an advisor firm, and not a firm of advisors. Our growth has been driven by a desire to give clients a personalized service experience with our distinct combination of professional excellence and a friendly, relatable work style. Through this vision, we have grown to more than 200 employees in 19 offices along the East Coast, managing more than $15B in assets for more than 6,000 individuals, families, and businesses.

Job Overview:

We are looking for a Client Service Associate & Admin in Charlotte, NC to support the office advisors and their clients, while also performing general administrative tasks as needed.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist Client Service Specialists (CSS) by corresponding with clients (electronically and verbally), with opening new accounts, processing money movements such as check requests, internal journals, and ACH transfers, liaise with custodians, accountants, and other professionals, etc.
  • Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of work, including documenting, completing, and tracking completion of client related tasks and properly updating system software with client and other related information.
  • Assist CSS in preparation for client/prospect meetings.  This includes putting together folders with agreements, agendas, reports, and any other documents the Advisor may need for their meeting. 
  • Organize, scan, and maintain client paperwork.
  • Support Office Administration in greeting clients and visitors, screening and transferring calls.
  • Cover tasks and responsibilities for other CSS/CSA when they are out of the office.
  • Multi-task, organize and complete all other projects as assigned by management, prioritize projects, client needs and office procedures.
  • Screen and direct all inbound phone calls and take messages as needed; greet and accommodate guests
  • Manage all tasks related pertaining to the office environment including tracking/ordering supplies, organizing company documents and maintaining office appearance
  • Assist with planning and coordination of client events
  • Consistently maintain a high standard of customer service.
  • Preserve client confidentiality.

 

What are we looking for?

We want a team player who can leverage the strength of the firm to deliver outstanding results and solutions. We are looking for people who embody Modera’s core values:

  • Confident Humility – a quintessential team player, willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done, with pragmatic optimism
  • Contagious Growth Mindset – a continuous learner with intellectual curiosity who strives for excellence and inspires others
  • Trusted Relationships – supportive and authentic with mutual respect for colleagues

Qualifications:

  • Associate’s Degree, at a minimum
  • Entry level limited finance industry experience
  • General finance and custodian knowledge
  • Strong sense of professionalism and discretion required

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Working knowledge of planning strategies and solutions
  • Highly proficient in financial planning software and computer software, including the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Actively engages as a team member
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Client first attitude

Benefits:

  • Competitive based salary
  • Performance based bonus
  • Safe Harbor 401(k) plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Generous PTO and leave policies
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education
  • Partial remote work
  • Salary Range: $55,000-78,000
  • Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point of market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location, and most importantly, performance in the job role

Modera Wealth Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We value your privacy. Please review our Privacy Policy to understand how we collect, use, and protect your personal information throughout the application process.

No phone calls.  All inquiries will be held in the strictest confidence.  For more information about the firm, please visit www.ModeraWealth.com.

Modera Wealth Management., LLC is an SEC registered investment adviser with places of business in Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Florida. SEC registration does not imply any level of skill or training. Modera may only transact business in those states in which it is registered or qualifies for an exemption or exclusion from registration requirements.

For additional information about Modera, including its registration status, fees, and services and/or a copy of our Form ADV Disclosure Brochure, please contact us or refer to the Investment Adviser Public Disclosure web site (www.adviserinfo.sec.gov). A full description of the firm’s business operations and service offerings is contained in our Disclosure Brochure which appears as Part 2A of Form ADV. Please read the Disclosure Brochure carefully before you invest or send money.