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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Onbe · Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States; Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, United States; Plano, Texas, United States

Onbe, a fast-growing FinTech, bringing innovation to a rapidly growing global marketplace, stands for “on behalf.” Because that’s exactly how we work: on behalf of our clients, as their comprehensive payments partner. We transform the way payments are imagined — as an opportunity for innovation, a source of insight to customers, and a way to connect with partners around the globe!

Join Our Talent Community

At Onbe, we’re always eager to connect with forward-thinking, driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference. If you don’t see a current opening that fits your skills and experience, we invite you to submit your resume here.

By joining our Talent Community, you'll be added to our pipeline of top candidates. We’ll review your background and reach out when a role becomes available that aligns with your expertise and career goals.

Workplace Flexibility

Our team thrives in a hybrid work environment, with employees collaborating in-office twice a week. We have offices in Plano, TX, Conshohocken, PA, and Buffalo Grove, IL. We also have remote hub locations, with groups of employees based in specific states who collaborate from time to time. These hubs include Boston, MA, and Atlanta, GA. offering flexibility, regional diversity, and a dynamic, team-oriented culture.


Explore Our Teams

We hire across a variety of departments, each critical to driving Onbe’s success. Here’s a look at the areas where your background might align:

Client Team

Our Client team manages the end-to-end client lifecycle—from onboarding new clients to launching programs and currencies, managing daily operations (such as invoicing, order intake, and contact center support), and overseeing partnerships. Focused on growth and collaboration, the team helps clients optimize the payment experience for their recipients while achieving their strategic goals.

Sales Team

Our Sales team is focused on cultivating new client partnerships and driving revenue. This group includes Sales Executives, Revenue Operations (streamlining performance and reporting across teams), and Vertical Solutions, which aligns client needs with Onbe’s product offerings and pricing strategies.

Operations

The Operations team ensures a smooth and secure client experience by managing critical processes and building strong internal and external partnerships. They are agile problem-solvers who adapt to business changes while maintaining a strong focus on protection, efficiency, and service excellence.

Finance

Our Finance team is made up of Accounting, FP&A, and Cash & Treasury. Together, they manage financial records, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and procurement. Their work drives Onbe’s financial planning and supports key strategic decisions across the organization.

Legal

The Legal team enables business growth by offering proactive legal guidance, negotiating on behalf of the company, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, financial networks, and client commitments—all while helping our teams move quickly and efficiently.

Marketing

Marketing and Business Development (BDR) at Onbe are focused on growing brand awareness, generating demand, and commercializing products. Their integrated strategy spans PR, events, research, digital marketing, client support, go-to-market planning, and more—all aligned with our talent and growth goals.

Product

Our Product team drives innovation by identifying new products and features that deliver strong ROI. They research user needs and market trends, manage vendor relationships and pricing, collaborate closely with Technology, and oversee product roadmaps, launches, and adoption strategies. The Solutions Engineering team bridges sales and product, helping clients maximize platform capabilities.

Technology

Technology is woven into every part of Onbe. This department encompasses software development (client-facing and internal), cloud operations, cybersecurity, data analytics, enterprise architecture, DevOps, production support, and more. They create and maintain the tools, systems, and security infrastructure that power Onbe’s solutions and services.

People

The People Team is the foundation of Onbe’s culture. They manage the full employee lifecycle—from recruitment and onboarding to training, engagement, and knowledge management. Their goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and high-performing workplace where employees can thrive and grow.


Submit Your Resume

If you're interested in being part of a collaborative, growth-oriented company, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your resume along with a brief note about your career interests and the teams you’d like to be considered for. We’ll keep your information on file and contact you when the right opportunity comes along.

#LI-Hybrid

At Onbe, a diverse group of people, ideas, and perspectives are key to achieving phenomenal things. For over 25 years, our focus has remained on building a culture of openness and ingenuity, where employees come together to innovate and build disbursement solutions that make the lives of our clients and their consumers and workforces easier and better. Our definition of success includes celebrating differences and affirming belonging. To that end, we ask employees to come to Onbe as they are and contribute their diverse perspectives, identities, and experiences.

We believe that the recruiting phase is only the very beginning of diversity and inclusion. At Onbe, we’re constantly evolving the way we celebrate diversity every day and in everything we do. With several internal committees that are dedicated to mental and physical wellness, diversity, inclusion, and community outreach, we are committed to making a culture that is inclusive to all.

Onbe is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek out ways to create a mindful workforce that embraces diversity and celebrates a culture of inclusion. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, marital or family status, religion, age, disability, genetic information or military service. Our equal opportunity policy applies to all decisions of employment including hiring, placement, promotion or advancement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, compensation, training and leaves of absence