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

Built by engineers with 12 years of experience building enterprise hiring technology at ZipRecruiter. Last updated .

Strategic Alliances Manager

Suite Studios · Remote

The Strategic Alliances Manager is responsible for building and expanding Suite’s network of technology and infrastructure partnerships to accelerate growth, expand our ecosystem presence, and create differentiated value for customers.

This role sits at the intersection of strategic business development, partner operations, and joint go-to-market execution. You’ll work with leading global technology companies, cloud providers, and infrastructure innovators to design alliance strategies that amplify Suite’s market reach and deliver measurable outcomes for both organizations.

As a key member of the partnerships team, you’ll define how Suite engages with its most impactful alliances—developing shared business plans, aligning product and marketing initiatives, and driving scalable co-selling motions that fuel customer success.


Your Day-to-Day

  • Identify, prioritize, and establish strategic alliances with technology, infrastructure, and platform partners that complement Suite’s product ecosystem and growth strategy.

  • Lead joint business planning to define shared goals, investment priorities, and market development strategies that drive mutual revenue.

  • Develop and execute co-selling and co-marketing initiatives that increase awareness, generate pipeline, and expand customer adoption.

  • Work cross-functionally with Product, Sales, and Marketing to ensure joint solutions are well-integrated, clearly positioned, and effectively enabled across partner and internal teams.

  • Drive operational excellence in alliance management—owning the rhythm of business, quarterly business reviews, and partner performance tracking.

  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with partner executives and field teams, ensuring alignment, transparency, and sustained engagement.

  • Partner with enablement and marketing to develop sales playbooks, case studies, and joint assets that support partner-driven revenue initiatives.

  • Serve as the internal advocate for key alliances—ensuring Suite’s roadmap, messaging, and go-to-market motions reflect the value of these partnerships.

  • Monitor industry trends and emerging ecosystem opportunities to identify potential new alliances and anticipate shifts in the technology landscape.

Who You Are

  • 7+ years of experience in strategic alliances, partner management, or enterprise business development, ideally within SaaS, cloud, or infrastructure technology ecosystems.

  • Proven track record of building and growing partnerships with large enterprise technology providers, cloud platforms, or hardware/infrastructure companies.

  • Strong understanding of joint GTM development, co-selling, and partner operations across complex B2B or platform environments.

  • Exceptional relationship builder with the ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate effectively across organizations and senior stakeholders.

  • Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset—able to connect partnership opportunities to revenue growth, product differentiation, and customer outcomes.

  • Skilled communicator who can articulate shared value propositions and align cross-functional teams around joint objectives.

  • Comfortable managing multiple partnerships simultaneously and driving structure in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

  • Analytical and outcome-oriented—leveraging data and insights to assess performance, identify opportunities, and guide strategic decision-making.

  • Passionate about building ecosystems and finding innovative ways to create value through collaboration and technology alignment.

Benefits at Suite:

  • Best in class health & dental

  • Hybrid work environment; A balance of in-office and remote work to foster collaboration and flexibility

  • Unlimited paid time off

  • Fitness & wellness stipend

  • Taco Tuesday, every Tuesday

    Some roles, such as internships, may not be eligible for certain benefits.