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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Commercial onboarding Associate

Monizze · Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

About Monizze

Monizze is on a mission to help employers support the well-being and engagement of their people.
From our roots in electronic meal, eco, and gift vouchers, we’ve evolved into a comprehensive Reward Management System, offering smart, flexible, and human-centered salary solutions.

To keep scaling smartly and securely, we’re strengthening our Onboarding HUB team with a Commercial onboarding Associate who combines confident communication, a consultative commercial approach, and a sharp focus on guiding clients toward action and results.

Your advantages first

💪 Your purchasing power is optimized – the motto is true for clients & employees
🌴 30 days off per year: 20 legal holidays + 6 ADV/RTT + 4 Monidayzz
🏠 Homeworking flexibility with days of remote work and a monthly allowance to make it comfy
🌍 Work from abroad up to 4 weeks a year (after 6 months @ Monizze)
🧇 Belgian roots, mindset & attitude: a cool and informal atmosphere – one of the best things since waffles
🚀 Disrupting and innovative: we digitalized the market and keep pushing innovation in every aspect
🧠 Your growth is our growth: unlimited learning opportunities (languages, personal growth, hard skills,...)
👪 Your health and your family's health is covered by our hospitalization insurance
✨ Internal mobility is regularly an option for anyone looking to evolve or change jobs or departments
🏠 Homeworking opportunities and overall flexibility
🧳 A yearly trip with all your colleagues to celebrate our achievements
➕ We do much more for our employees, but we needed space to describe the job! We'd love to tell you about it though, so ask us!

Your Team in a Nuttshell

You’ll be joining the Onboarding HUB, a team that helps clients to onboard, and increase their purchase power. We work cross-functionally and support Monizze’s ambition to grow sustainably, with a strong culture of collaboration, ownership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

  • Guide new clients through the onboarding process in a segmented and structured way, ensuring a smooth start with Monizze.

  • Conduct a high volume of proactive onboarding calls (no physical appointments), with the clear goal of placing a first order during the call to maximize client activation and commercial impact.

  • Educate clients on Monizze’s value proposition and how to get the most of our services from day one.

  • Use strong objection handling skills to address client questions or concerns and confidently guide them toward a first order.

  • Manage multiple onboarding cases simultaneously while coordinating with various internal stakeholders.

  • Collaborate closely with the Sales, Customer Care, and Product teams to ensure alignment and a seamless client experience.

  • Use data and client feedback to identify blockers and opportunities to improve onboarding efficiency and conversion.

  • Participate in team meetings, feedback loops, and ongoing training to sharpen your commercial approach.

  • Share insights, tools, and learnings to improve onboarding flows and boost client engagement.

  • Contribute to Monizze’s performance-driven and supportive culture by embracing feedback, innovation, and shared success.

What You’ll Bring

Must-haves

  • A client-focused mindset with a natural drive to guide and convert customers during onboarding.

  • Strong communication and objection handling skills, both written and verbal.

  • A results driven, commercial mindset and proactive attitude, with the ability to turn conversations into concrete outcomes.

  • Ability to multitask and manage several onboarding cases simultaneously while maintaining quality and structure.

  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.

  • Comfort using digital tools and CRM systems to track client progress and manage workflows.

  • A collaborative attitude and a willingness to grow in a fast-paced, supportive team environment.

  • Fluent in Dutch and French

  • Good understanding of English

Nice-to-haves

  • Previous experience in a customer-facing, sales, or onboarding role.

  • Familiarity with tools like Salesforce

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