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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VP of Finance

Resortpass · New York

About the company:

ResortPass is redefining what it means to be a hotel guest. We’re building a new category in hospitality: day access to luxury hotel experiences from breathtaking pools and private beaches to deluxe spas and wellness recharges so people can escape without an overnight stay.

Our marketplace now connects guests with 2,300+ partner hotels and resorts, including Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Marriott Hilton, and more.  We’ve helped millions of people enjoy premium hospitality close to home, making rest more mindful, togetherness more meaningful, and escape more accessible.  The result: unforgettable experiences for guests and new revenue streams for partners.

Backed by some of the best consumer and growth investors, including CRV, Declaration, Brian Kelly (The Points Guy), WME, FJ Labs, and more, ResortPass is scaling a product people love and creating an entirely new way to experience hospitality.

About the role

We are looking for a dynamic VP of Finance to be at the center of all financial activities of the business including, but not limited to, overseeing accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, FP&A, budget optimization, and investor relations. We are looking for a leader who will establish creative and agile practices. We expect this person to play a critical role in supporting the daily growth of our company. Reporting into the CEO, this team member will be a key addition to the leadership team and will support by informing company strategy from a financial perspective.

This role will be in person at our energetic NYC headquarters. The base salary for this role will range from $225,000-$250,000 per year plus equity, commensurate with experience.

What you'll do:

  • Develop and own all aspects of the company’s financial planning and analysis, forecasting, accounting, strategic finance, and reporting with a focus on strategic decision-making, as well as tactical day-to-day delivery
  • Manage budgeting and planning, cost management, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting
  • Own and generate financial models and forecasts, monitor core performance metrics on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, and communicate reports across the business
  • Expand and further standardize accounting and financial processes across the entire organization; lead the monthly accounting close and reporting process
  • Contribute to the development of the company’s strategic goals and objectives in alignment with our mission and growth
  • Develop and leverage a deep understanding of the key drivers of the various business levers; help drive strategic and operational initiatives as the business grows and scales
  • Collaborate with team leaders to strategize and define team budgets, hiring plans, and other key performance indicators
  • Provide analytical support to the leadership team including development of internal management reporting capabilities including financial metrics (KPI) and non-financial metrics (OKR)
  • Develop presentations and analytical materials to be presented to the leadership team, the board of directors, and investors
  • Lead and evaluate the company's fundraising plans and capital structure
 

Your experience:

  • 4+ years in investment banking, private equity, or VC
  • 5+ years of experience in finance at a fast-growing tech startup (marketplace preferred)
  • Strong technical accounting and reporting skills
  • Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills, including ability to negotiate and resolve conflict
  • Highly strategic, but also tactical, with a high sense of urgency and execution speed
  • Sharp attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
  • You're a good person. While building a startup is hard, being a good person is not. We are creating a culture of people with whom you would look forward to working. While we offer incredible experiences to our guests, it is just as important to us to foster an incredible culture for our employees.

Benefits

  • Health, Dental & Vision — We're deeply invested in the health and well-being of our team and are proud to contribute to the monthly premiums of these insurance plans.
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