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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Business Development Manager

Valtech · London

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognised brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience. 

The opportunity

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries. 

We are proud of: 

The role  

We’re looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Manager to join our UK Growth team.

This is a front-line growth role for someone energised by opening doors, creating demand and building opportunity where none yet exists. You’ll play a critical role in driving market engagement and generating new business leads across our key UK industries:

  • Retail

  • CPG

  • Manufacturing

  • Travel & Hospitality

  • Automotive

  • Financial Services & Insurance

  • Professional Services

You will focus on identifying and nurturing high-potential prospects, building early-stage relationships and creating pathways for our Business Development Executives and wider Growth team to deepen conversations and convert opportunity into measurable impact.

What You'll Do

  • Create demand and drive UK market engagement across our focus industries

  • Proactively hunt for new leads and open doors within high-value target accounts using networking, outreach, campaigns and market intelligence

  • Generate and qualify early-stage opportunities, building relationships with stakeholders and connecting them with the right Valtech experts

  • Leverage your network to uncover referrals and warm introductions that expand Valtech’s reach

  • Act as a connector — ensuring smooth handover of qualified leads to Business Development Executives

  • Collaborate with Marketing, European Growth Operations and Vertical Portfolio Directors to execute targeted campaigns and thought leadership initiatives

  • Capture and share market intelligence on client priorities, competitor activity and emerging trends

  • Represent Valtech at industry events, conferences and networking forums

  • Champion a collaborative growth culture across the UK team

What You Bring

  • Experience in business development, sales or client engagement — ideally within digital consultancy, technology services or agency environments

  • Proven success in prospecting, opening enterprise accounts and building pipeline

  • Strong ability to build early-stage relationships and represent Valtech credibly in-market

  • A true hunter mindset — proactive, persistent and creative in uncovering opportunities

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, engaging decision-makers in meaningful conversations

  • Highly organised and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

  • A collaborative, team-oriented approach in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

If you thrive on connecting people, ideas and opportunities and enjoy being at the forefront of growth - we’d love to hear from you!

Commitment to reaching all kinds of people 

We design experiences that work for all kinds of people - and that starts with our own teams. At Valtech, we’re intentional about building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported to grow, thrive and achieve their goals. No matter your background, you belong here. Explore our Diversity & Inclusion site to see how we’re creating a more equitable Valtech for all. 

The benefits  

This is a full-time position based in the UK. 

Beyond a competitive compensation package, we offer: 

  • Flexibility, with remote and hybrid work options (country-dependent) 
  • Career advancement, with international mobility and professional development programs 
  • Learning and development, with access to cutting-edge tools, training and industry experts 

Our benefits are tailored to each location. Your Talent Partner will provide full details during the hiring process.  

Your application process

Once you apply, our Talent Acquisition team will review your application. Your CV should cover key information on relevant experiences and expertise. We do not require information such as age, gender, marital status, or a headshot in your application. We review all candidates based on skills, experience, and potential.