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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Senior Counsel

Setpoint · Austin or New York (Hybrid)

About the role

At Setpoint Capital, we focus on asset-backed private credit investments where we can bring unique value through our technology, operations, and insights. We integrate financial expertise with operational excellence to create capital solutions that enhance efficiency for our partners and investors.

Setpoint Capital is looking for a Senior Counsel to join our team!

This is an opportunity to use your legal expertise to have a big impact on a growing credit platform. Reporting to our General Counsel, you will help to oversee credit transactions.

Who will love this job

  • A deal enthusiast: You love working on transactions and enjoy taking ownership to manage all of the pieces to bring a transaction to close.
  • A negotiator and problem solver: You make decisions and provide practical guidance based on not only your legal background but also reasoning that aligns with the company’s commercial interests.
  • A great communicator: You possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail without significant oversight.
  • A multi-tasker with strong organizational skills: You can manage multiple priorities and set frameworks for how to execute them effectively within their deadlines.

What you’ll do

  • Work closely with the Managing Director and Investment Principals, draft and negotiate credit facility documentation, including term sheets, loan agreements, master repurchase agreements, amendments and other miscellaneous agreements.
  • Coordinate transactions across other Setpoint Capital functions, including regulatory, custody and compliance 
  • Oversee closings and manage outside counsel.
  • Keep up to speed with industry trends and legal and regulatory market changes.

You should have

  • 7+ years of experience at a top law firm drafting and negotiating a variety of credit agreements and related documentation, including asset backed facilities. Experience with real estate collateral is a plus. In-house experience preferred but not required.
  • Ability to prioritize appropriately, and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
  • JD degree from a top tier law school, admission to the New York or Texas bar in Good Standing.
  • Flexible, positive, and team oriented approach to work.

About Setpoint Capital

Setpoint Capital (“SPC”) is an alternative asset manager focused on asset-backed private credit with over $900 million assets under management. SPC delivers tailored asset-backed credit solutions for corporate borrowers, primarily with US residential real estate assets as collateral. Our unique approach combines deep expertise, purpose-built technology, and strategic relationships to unlock consistent risk-adjusted returns. 

For all our employees, we offer a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, stock options, medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k, disability coverage, and flexible vacation. Setpoint has offices in Austin, New York, and Salt Lake City, UT and we’re currently hiring remote team members for specific roles.

Compensation: $270,000-$300,000 OTE dependent on multiple factors, which may include the candidate's skills, experience, location, and other qualifications. 

Setpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.