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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Vertical Channel Account Manager - Enterprise

Motorola Solutions · Dubai, UAE

Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. Our critical communications, video security and command center technologies support public safety agencies and enterprises alike, enabling the coordination that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals and safer businesses. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.


Department Overview

Motorola Solutions Video Security & Access Control division engages with key Enterprise Industry Stakeholders across the region assigned. The role in question is responsible to develop, support, advise & manage customer relationships, ensuring a unified engagement with the respective Motorola Solutions local sales teams, to further position the portfolio and solution offerings of Motorola Solutions VS&A and to increase the respective sales and market share.


Job Description

  • As a Vertical Channel Account Manager you will be responsible for but not limited to the following:

  • Responsible for establishing strategic business development initiatives in assigned named accounts that drivee corporate growth through product expansion, partnerships, and alliances.

  • Analyze market data to identify trends/opportunities, develop strategic direction from market information, and create compelling market analysis presentations.

  • Effectively present Motorola's value proposition and demonstrate key attributes of our video security and access control portfolio.

  • Sales functions include forecasting, project registration, pipeline management through CRM, proof of concepts, demonstration, and market positioning presentations. Business Development and Identification of new opportunities across the respective End user landscape specifically targeting the accounts assigned.

  • Business to Business functions including training as required, to best position Motorola Solutions VS&A Products enabling them to confidently ensure compliance with respective corporate policies and expectations.

  • Ensure delivery of respective revenue quota together with any MBO’s assigned

  • Attend team conference calls and meetings as prescribed.

  • Work with and educate regional Sales Team members on how to engage with the specific vertical market effectively and with maximum results.

  • Help in identifying all prospective new business opportunities in the assigned End user Accounts to maximize the impact of regional Sales Team efforts within the assigned territories.

  • Identify “product gaps” that need to be addressed by Product Management in order to gain greater exposure/standardization assigned sector. Prepare reports and provide to your reporting line and Product Management on gaps and fiscal impact of gaps to Motorola Solutions Video Security & Access Control.

  • Interface and work with relevant 3rd party technology providers in the assigned account landscape to develop relationships for technology integrations.

  • Attend trade shows and professionally participate in booth duty within the Motorola Solutions  VS&A attendance at various marketing events as determined necessary.

  • Conduct all required sales calls, schedule “local” promotional work and track sales activities with all channels using Motorola Solutions  VS&A’s Salesforce.com lead and project tracking software database.

  • Develop standardized vertical market presentations and sales tools outlining Motorola Solutions VS&A value proposition as appropriate.

  • Work with Applications Engineering for Proof Of Concept and relevant solution Designs

  • Submit regular forecasts and activity reports to management.

  • Motorola Solutions  VS&A may allocate such additional or other duties from time to time as necessary to meet the needs of the business of Motorola Solutions Video Security & Access Control.

 


Basic Requirements

The Vertical Channel Account Manager (Enterprise), shall have core responsibility to cover the following territory: Middle East

  • Strong understanding of the video surveillance & access control market in mid to premium brand space, with an aptitude for selling solutions with a minimum of five years experience in this sector

  • Demonstrable successful strategic account management track record at all levels

  • A self-motivated and focused individual with a passion for technology and an aptitude for customer satisfaction

  • Strong negotiation skills, being comfortable with negotiation at all levels

  • Excellent presentation skills verbal and written, able to communicate complex solutions in an informative way, and adapt to a varied  audience

  • Has a pleasant, friendly style of verbal and written communication

  • Excellent knowledge of networking principles and IP communication, CCTV, and access control

  • Frequent international travel will be required during the execution of the duties of the Key Account Manager,  expected to be in excess of 50%.


Travel Requirements

Over 50%


Relocation Provided

None


Position Type

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan

Yes

Company

Motorola Solutions UK Limited-DDA

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.