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 Director - Cyber Security

Redapt · US - Remote

 

Client Director - Cyber Security

Redapt Inc. is a pioneering world-class data center infrastructure integrator, technology engineering firm, and cloud services provider. Our teams focus on delivering innovative solutions and services that power our customers most demanding applications and enable them to extract powerful insights from data that drives true business value.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Client Director to join our team. In this consultative acquisition sales role, you will be responsible for acquiring, building and maintaining strong client relationships. You will have a solid understanding of client’s business needs and providing customized solutions and professional services which are adjacent to cybersecurity, cloud, data center, and networking technologies. This enterprise sales role will require executive peer to peer dialogue and leadership capabilities that will engage the client and internal resources for open and trusted collaboration. You will identify opportunities and engage internal team personnel with clients while simultaneously achieving meaningful wins that advance the clients most strategic projects and/or initiatives.

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for building long term relationships in a fast paced and evolving space that has tremendous upside, then we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Responsibilities:

  • You will develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed sales targets within the cybersecurity and IT solutions portfolio.
  • Prospect, acquire, build and nurture relationships with target clients, understanding their unique challenges and objectives.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, including technical experts, to design and present comprehensive solutions that address client needs.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor offerings to maintain a competitive edge.
  • Lead and participate in client presentations, negotiations, and contract discussions.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and reports to the leadership team so we can communicate the necessary resources to execute initiatives for our clients.
  • Engage with partner OEM, ISV, and Infrastructure technologies to expand relevance and opportunities for our clients to optimize, reduce risk, increase business resiliency, and safeguard digital assets from threats.

Skills you bring with you:

  • Proven experience in consultative sales, preferably in the cybersecurity and IT industry.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity solutions and IT services.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
  • Demonstrated success in building and maintaining long-term client relationships.
  • Proactive and results-oriented approach to sales.
  • Must be willing and open to learn new concepts, ideas, frameworks, and technologies that advance and impact our client’s organization.
  • Demonstrated ability to cultivate new relationships and gain trust from key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
  • 5+ years of experience in consultative sales, preferably with a focus on cybersecurity and IT solutions.
  • 100% Hunter
  • Worked for a Value-Added Reseller or an Integrator. 

Travel required:

  • Travel typically 15-25% or more a month

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Redapt is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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