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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Deputy General Counsel

Sei Labs · United States

About Sei
Sei Labs builds open sourced technology for the high-performance Sei Blockchain, the first parallelized EVM Layer 1 blockchain designed to scale with the industry. The unique optimizations built into Sei enable Web3 applications to reach Web2 level scale and performance, driving the mass adoption of digital assets.
The Sei Labs team is comprised of former Robinhood, Nvidia, Google, Databricks etc. veterans dedicated to onboarding the next billion users onto a vibrant ecosystem of applications.
Sei Labs has raised over $30M from top investors including Jump Crypto, Multicoin Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Distributed Global, Hudson River Trading, and Flow Traders.
Check out our website and docs for more details.
About the Role
Sei Labs is looking for a Deputy General Counsel to help lead the legal function through the next phase of growth as Sei continues to bridge the gap between crypto and traditional finance. This role sits at the intersection of product, regulation, and innovation — supporting incubation efforts that push the boundaries of how digital asset markets operate globally.
You’ll partner directly with the General Counsel and cross-functional leaders to shape legal frameworks around next-generation financial products, ecosystem development, and new venture initiatives. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial, adaptable, and comfortable making judgment calls in frontier environments.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a senior advisor to the General Counsel and executive leadership on legal, policy, and operational matters.
  • Oversee legal strategy for Sei’s cutting-edge incubations across DeFi, market structure, and real-world asset integrations.
  • Manage and mentor members of the legal team while scaling processes across multiple entities.
  • Lead engagements with regulators, industry bodies, and partners on emerging frameworks for digital asset innovation.
  • Oversee commercial, governance, and compliance matters with a focus on scalability and clarity.
  • Partner with business and product leads to enable compliant product launches and partnerships.
  • Maintain alignment between Sei Labs and Sei Development Foundation on key strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school and active U.S. bar membership.
  • 8+ years of legal experience, including significant in-house or fintech/crypto exposure.
  • Strong working knowledge of securities, commodities, and payments law.
  • Experience in managing teams and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and deeply curious about the evolving digital asset landscape.
Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
All roles at Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation are subject to applicable local, state, federal, and international laws and regulations. Sei Labs and the Sei Development Foundation operate as independent entities with distinct governance, compliance, and operational structures. Employment with either organization does not constitute or imply affiliation, control, or shared liability between the two entities.
Candidates should be aware that Sei operates in the rapidly evolving blockchain and digital asset industry. As such, certain roles may involve navigating complex and changing regulatory environments. By applying, candidates acknowledge the dynamic nature of this sector and the potential need to adapt to emerging regulatory frameworks and compliance requirements over time.

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