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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Revenue Accountant

Thatch · Austin, Texas, United States; Remote (US)

About the role

As the first dedicated member of our Revenue Accounting team, you will report directly to the Head of Finance and Operations and play a key role in designing and implementing scalable processes, providing actionable insights to drive business performance, and managing our revenue streams.

You will collaborate closely with our Head of Finance, Sales, and Product/Engineering teams as we rapidly scale our employer and member base and expand our product and service offerings.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, motivated self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. In return, we offer a challenging role with direct exposure to critical areas of our operations.

This role covers invoicing and payment operations, revenue recognition, and partnering with internal engineering teams to build and maintain efficient operational processes at scale.

Please note: This is a hybrid position, with up to 3 days per week in our Austin office.

What you'll do

  • Own invoicing, payment, and revenue operations, managing day-to-day processes and handling escalations.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product and Engineering to enhance operational processes and ensure scalability as the business grows.
  • Execute month-end close procedures, including account reconciliations and fluctuation analysis across multiple revenue streams.
  • Collaborate with key business partners on policies, processes, and programs.

Background we're looking for

  • At least 5 years of revenue operations experience.
  • Proven experience partnering with business and product teams, ideally in a hyper-growth environment.
  • Strong financial, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with accounting software and data platforms.

Experience we’d be particularly excited about

  • Prior experience at a hyper growth technology company.

What to expect

We interview rigorously based on integrity, talent, and drive; the trust we display in our teammates from day 1 is a reflection of the confidence we have in this process. We aim to evaluate the things you’ll be doing every day as best we can, and we move quickly. Here's what to expect:

  • 20 minute video meeting to talk through your background and interest in Thatch
  • 30 minute video meeting with the hiring manager to dive deeper into your experience and the role
  • 30 minute video meeting to meet 2-3 members of the team
  • 30 minute video meeting with our founders to discuss your approach to culture and our operating principles
 

About Thatch

We’re a fully distributed early stage company using technology to change the way America does healthcare. We’re a happy, friendly, high-velocity team. You can read more on Thatch here.

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