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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SVP, Accounting and Finance

Redwoodcu · Napa, California

Redwood Credit Union is seeking a strategic, experienced, and hands-on financial leader to join our leadership team as a Senior Vice President of Accounting and Finance. In this key role, you will strategically plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate Redwood Credit Union's fiscal position with an emphasis and focus on the financial position as it relates to the strategic objectives and the overall accuracy and integrity of financial reporting. Key Responsibilities Executive Management: • Evaluate and advise Senior Leadership on the impact of long-range plans for new programs/strategies and regulatory action and their impact. • Develop policies, procedures, programs, and implement these upon approval. • Serve on and/or direct a number of committees to ensure effective interface among Accounting and Finance and Senior Leadership, departments and branches to ensure established policies, programs, objectives, and goals are communicated. • Attend and actively participate in Board of Directors meetings, Senior Leadership Team meetings strategic planning sessions, etc. • Collaborate with leaders of other departments to prepare for critical business opportunities. • Represent Redwood Credit Union to outside entities such as examiners, auditors, vendors, and support companies. • Communicate the Credit Union’s actual performance versus budgets and objectives to Senior Leadership, recommending growth and pricing strategies as well as areas for improvement. Planning • Direct, develop, coordinate, and monitor fiscal decisions and budgetary process. • Translate RCU’s strategic business plans into accounting strategies and operational plans. • Participate in the development of the Credit Union's plans and programs as a member of the SLT. • Develop and implement plans and policies to attain goals and objectives, measures progress and implements adjustments as appropriate. • Prepare short- and long-term goals and objectives for the Accounting and Finance Departments. • Develop strategies to support growth and earnings objectives. • Develop and present opportunities to Senior Leadership Team to allow better service to Members. • Review and identify cost effective and efficient utilization of Redwood Credit Union. Program Management: • Ensure RCU accounting practices are current within the industry with an emphasis on efficiency and cost effectiveness. • Develop and maintain, timely, accurate and efficient reporting mechanisms, including rate/volume analysis, net interest spread analysis, product profitability and departmental accounting. • Report monthly budget variances and necessary adjustments. • Ensure conformance with established policies, procedures and State and Federal laws and regulations. • Delegate, coordinate, and review work to ensure quality of work and efficient operation. • Establish credibility throughout the organization through effective listening and problem solving. • Conduct departmental meetings to disseminate pertinent information, and discuss procedures, policies and/or problems to ensure optimum teamwork at all times. • Coordinate the development and maintenance of written Accounting Department procedures. • Ensure timely payment of bills and maintaining accurate files. • Ensure the maintenance, retention, storing and control of all records, receipts and documents relating to the operation of the Credit Union. • Ensure the accurate preparation and timely submittal of reports to appropriate departments and outside agencies. Ensure preparation of RCU financial reports including, but not limited to financial statements, branch accounting, projections, analysis, and cost accounting of services. • Ensure reconciliation of cash, general ledger accounts, overages and shortages and general ledger. • Coordinate information necessary for Credit Union audits by accountants, supervisory committee, regulator examinations, CUNA Insurance, or any approved agency or firm. • Review, analyze and implement procedural changes in maintaining accounting and auditing requirements. • Provide leadership and guidance for direct reports. • Recruit, select, train, motivate, mentor, evaluate, and develop direct reports. • Provide exceptional service to all Members and internal clients. • Direct the recruitment, development, training and performance review of Accounting and Finance team members. • Establish and maintain sound relationships with financial institutions, including commercial and investment institutions. • Ensure the accurate execution of financial instrument purchases such as certificates and investment bonds. Provide recommendations for investment portfolio management. • Ensure the accurate preparation and analyze asset/liability management reports. Provide recommendations to manage interest rate risk. Other Functions: • Collect and compile data and provide analysis for complex special projects as assigned. • Performs other related duties as required. • Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts in the community including volunteer centers and non-profit organizations. • Participate in community events, community volunteer boards & associations. If you are a visionary leader with a passion for driving results and making a difference, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help shape the future of our company. ABOUT REDWOOD CREDIT UNION (RCU): At Redwood Credit Union, our mission is to passionately serve the best interests of our Members and communities. Since 1950, we have been dedicated to supporting the financial well-being of our Members through better rates, low or no fees, and best-in-class customer service. Our purpose is to inspire hope and elevate the financial well-being of our communities one person at a time, through good times and bad.   As a not-for-profit financial institution, we are committed to a people-first approach, which is reflected not only in how we serve our Members, but also in how we treat our employees. Our leadership team is deeply focused on fostering a culture of heart and empathy, integrity, passion, inclusion, meaningful relationships, excellence, and ensuring financial well-being for all.    Why work for Redwood Credit Union? •   27th largest credit union in the U.S. and the largest financial institution based in the North Bay •   Awarded a 5-Star Rating based on 6/30/24 financial data by Bauer Financial • Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces 2025" •   Recognized by Newsweek as one of "America's Best Credit Unions 2026" •   Top Corporate Philanthropists (#24) - San Francisco Business Times •   Voted Best Places to Work in the North Bay 20 years in a row •   World-class Employee Engagement scores •   Rated Superior in Service by more than 90% of Members, surveyed by SF Gate •   Industry leading Net Promoter Scores across the U.S.