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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Director of Business Development, West

Remodelhealth · West Region

About Remodel Health

Remodel Health is revolutionizing the way employers deliver health benefits—shifting from one-size-fits-all group plans to personalized, cost-effective solutions through Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA). Our mission is to transform health benefits to resource organizations with missions that matter, helping them better care for their teams while reducing cost and complexity. By combining innovative technology with high-touch service, we empower employers to offer benefits that truly meet the needs of their people.

As an organization founded on faith-based principles, we started out serving mission-driven employers such as churches, Christian schools, and faith-based nonprofits. With growing momentum in the market, our reach has expanded to include private-sector employers and small businesses looking for more sustainable and flexible solutions.

We replace outdated models with individualized plans that simplify administration, reduce costs, and align with employee needs. With a team that values collaboration, efficiency, and results, we help customers navigate change with confidence and clarity.

Backed by leading investors and trusted by a growing number of employers, brokers, and payors nationwide, Remodel Health is leading a category-defining movement in employer-sponsored healthcare. As market demand accelerates and regulatory support grows, we are uniquely positioned to drive the next chapter of innovation in health benefits—while staying grounded in our commitment to serve with care, purpose, and excellence.

Our team is collaborative, intentional, and prioritized. We care deeply for our customers and passionately believe there is a better way for employees to receive health benefits from their organization. Learn more about who we are here!

Why Remodel?

  • Lead in a High-Growth, Disruptive Market
    Join a company at the forefront of the ICHRA movement—one of the most promising shifts in employer-sponsored healthcare—backed by strong investor conviction and market momentum.
  • Build in a Category-Defining Company
    Help define not just a product, but a whole category. Remodel is uniquely positioned to influence the future of health benefits, with a differentiated model and growing traction across key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with a Visionary, Values-Driven Team
    Work alongside a team deeply committed to innovation, impact, and humility—where open-mindedness, creativity, and mission-driven thinking guide strategic decisions.
  • Drive Real-World Impact at Scale
    Your work will directly contribute to helping real people—families, small business owners, and employees—access better health coverage options that fit their lives.

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly driven, team-oriented self-starter to join our growing Business Development team! This role requires someone who is hardworking, an excellent communicator, and a natural relationship builder. We are looking for someone with a strong network of group health insurance consultants throughout the assigned regional territory. 

If this sounds like you, explore the job specifics below:

Responsibilities:

  • Build value-add partnerships with Group Benefits Brokers within the assigned territory through targeted outreach and expert education
  • Engage and educate prospective and existing broker partners around Remodel Health’s unique approach to the ICHRA 
  • Drive quote inflow from new and established partners
  • Work alongside the account executive team to support the ICHRA exploration process with prospective clients
  • Collaborate with Remodel Health’s internal stakeholders to build process around broker/carrier partner outreach, education, and product delivery
  • Deliver competitive and market information to Remodel Health stakeholders to help inform decision-making around product, marketing, and sales strategy
  • Communicate broker and carrier feedback to the marketing team to help inform the creation of future content
  • Provide thought leadership ideas and approaches to sales productivity challenges
  • Report directly to the territory VP of Business Development, cooperatively outlining partnership strategy and objectives within the assigned territory

Requirements:

  • Experience developing strong channel partner relationships and driving mutual value through those relationships
  • Deep network of group health insurance consultants
  • Proven consultative sales skills with the ability to hit or exceed sales quota
  • Ability to articulate value proposition to C-Level, Finance, HR and Insurance executives
  • 5+ years experience in B2B sales with a history of driving, managing, and closing
  • Professional experience in health insurance, health-tech or insurance-tech preferred
  • Passion for coming alongside organizations in need of support
  • Currently hold or willingness to obtain a Health and Life Producer License
  • Based in the Western region of United States

Benefits:

  • Full health benefits offering, including life, long-term disability, dental, and vision
  • Generous PTO
  • 401(k) match
  • Sabbatical PTO available after 5 years