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 Solution Architect

TigerConnect · United States

TigerConnect transforms healthcare with the industry’s most widely adopted clinical collaboration platform – uniquely modernizing the way doctors, nurses, care teams, patients, and data connect. With solutions spanning care team communication, scheduling automation, alarm management and event notifications, nurse call, patient engagement and more, we accelerate productivity, reduce costs, and improve patient outcomes, safely and securely. More than 8,000 healthcare organizations trust us to deliver enterprise-ready solutions, making this possible with the right group of dedicated, thoughtful trailblazers. Today, private practice doctor’s offices, small and large hospice centers, and some of the largest healthcare organizations in the United States rely on TigerConnect. We’re a fun, hungry, smart, innovative group of eclectic people who are passionate about transforming the way clinical care teams work and communicate.

TigerConnectis seeking aSenior Solution Architectto serve as the technical leader within our Enterprise sales organization. In this high-impact individual contributor role, you will partner closely with Account Executives to drive complex, multi-stakeholder sales cycles across large health systems and integrated delivery networks (IDNs).

You will translate clinical workflows and IT requirements into scalable, tailored platform solutions—owning the technical sales process from discovery through contract signature. This role requires deep healthcare interoperabilityexpertise, strong executive presence, and the ability to influence both technical and business stakeholders.

What You'll Be Doing

Pre-Sales Leadership

  • Lead technical discovery sessions with IT, Clinical Informatics, and Security stakeholders toidentifyintegration requirements, compliance considerations, and workflow challenges

  • Design and deliver tailored solution demonstrations for diverse audiences, including C-suite executives and frontline clinical users

  • Architect integration strategies across healthcare systems including EHRs, PACS, nurse call, and other clinical technologies (HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, APIs)

Deal Strategy & Execution

  • Partner with Account Executives to develop and execute account strategies for enterprise opportunities

  • Serve as the primary technical authority throughout the sales cycle, building trust with CIOs, CMIOs, CTOs, and other senior leaders

  • Own and lead technical responses for RFPs/RFIs, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clear differentiation

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Deliver structured handoffs to Implementation teams, including detailed technical scoping and architecture documentation

  • Provide field-driven insights and feedback to Product and Engineering teams to influence roadmap and innovation

  • Maintain deep knowledge of competitive solutions, market trends, and industry positioning

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in a technical pre-salesrole (e.g., Solution Architect, Sales Engineer, Pre-Sales Consultant) within healthcare IT

  • Deepexpertisein healthcare interoperability standards and integrations(HL7 v2/v3, FHIR, interface engines, EHR platforms such as Epic, Cerner, Meditech)

  • Demonstrated success supporting enterprise sales cycles, including multi-million-dollar deals and complex stakeholder environments

  • Strong executive communication skills, with the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical audiences and influence decision-making

  • Proven experience leading technical RFP/RFI responses in competitive procurement processes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with clinical communication, secure messaging, or care coordination platforms

  • Background in HIE, ACO, or population health technologies

  • Familiarity with healthcare compliance frameworks (HIPAA, HITRUST, SOC 2)

  • Experience working in high-growth SaaS or private equity-backed healthcare technology environments

  • Exposure to mentoring or guiding junior team members (formally or informally)

Perks & Benefits We Offer:

  • Enjoy remote flexibility with teams across the US and globally - plus prime office space in El Segundo, California

  • Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family plus a 401k match 

  • Focus on your well-being through our wellness reimbursement program and company-wide wellness days (extra days off to rest and recharge)

  • Our flexible time off lets you work hard and play hard—on your schedule

  • Join a mission-driven team committed to making a real impact in the world of healthcare

Our mission is to provide a healthcare communication solution that radically improves the way care is delivered. We’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Los Angeles (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026), as well as on the list of Best Paying Companies (2022) with the Best Perks & Benefits (2022). Our team in Mexico was recognized as a Great Place to Work and Best Place to Code in 2026. We were also honored to be named to Inc. 5000’s list of Fastest Growing Companies (2023).

TigerConnect is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company! We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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