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 Account Manager

Peddler · Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands

About Peddler

Peddler is building the next generation of urban delivery.

We operate a fast-growing, fully electric last-mile logistics network built for modern cities and modern commerce. As traditional delivery models come under pressure from rising costs, stricter city regulations, and growing demand for speed and flexibility, we are building the infrastructure that retailers, brands, and e-commerce platforms need.

From our urban hubs, we help leading retail chains, globally recognised brands, and high-growth commercial partners move goods through cities faster, cleaner, and more efficiently. We combine urban hubs, electric fleets, and technology-driven logistics to move goods through cities faster, cleaner, and more efficiently.

Joining Peddler means joining a company with real growth ambitions in a market that is ripe for disruption. This is an opportunity to help shape the future of urban logistics, not just work around the edges of it.

About the role

We’re seeking a Senior Account Manager who can deepen strategic client relationships while driving new commercial opportunities. This senior role calls for someone with strong expertise in account management, business development, and solution selling. You’ll manage key client partnerships, uncover growth potential, and translate customer needs into impactful, commercially successful solutions.

Working closely with teams across operations, customer success, and marketing, you’ll play an active role in shaping Peddler’s continued growth. This position is ideal for a commercially minded, proactive professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and takes full ownership of results.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of strategic accounts across retail, advertising, hospitality, and related sectors

  • Build trusted relationships with key decision-makers and senior stakeholders

  • Identify upsell, cross-sell, and account expansion opportunities

  • Lead new business opportunities from prospecting and pitch through to negotiation and close

  • Develop tailored commercial proposals, account plans, and review materials

  • Work closely with operations and customer-facing teams to ensure strong delivery and long-term client satisfaction

  • Monitor market developments, customer needs, and competitor activity to identify commercial opportunities

  • Represent Peddler in client meetings, trade events, and relevant industry settings

  • Deliver against revenue, growth, and commercial performance targets

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in account management, sales, or business development.

  • Proven track record of managing and growing B2B client relationships.

  • Experience working with retail, advertising, or hospitality clients is a strong advantage.

  • Strong commercial mindset with excellent negotiation and closing skills.

  • Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills.

  • Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results.

  • Proactive, strategic, and relationship-driven approach.

  • Fluent in English.

What you bring

  • Deep understanding of client needs and market dynamics.

  • Ability to build long-term partnerships based on trust and value.

  • Strong analytical skills and comfort working with targets and reporting.

  • High level of ownership and accountability.

  • A collaborative mindset and hands-on attitude.

What we offer

  • A key commercial role within a fast-growing company

  • The opportunity to work with well-known brands and strategic partners

  • A dynamic environment with short lines of communication and real ownership