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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Market Development Executive

Varicent · Columbus, OH, US

 

At Varicent, we’re not just transforming the Sales Performance Management (SPM) market—we’re redefining how organizations achieve revenue success. Our cutting-edge SaaS solutions empower revenue leaders globally to design smarter go-to-market strategies, maximize seller performance, and unlock untapped potential. Varicent stands at the forefront of innovation, celebrated as a market leader in the 2025 Forrester Wave Report for SPM2023 Ventana Research Revenue Performance Management (RPM) Value IndexGartner Peer Insights2024 Gartner SPM Market Guide, and G2. Our solutions are trusted by a diverse range of global industry leaders like T-Mobile, ServiceNow, Wawanesa Bank, Shaw Industries, Moody's, Stryker and hundreds more. Here’s why you’ll thrive at Varicent:
  • Innovate with Purpose: Build impactful solutions for customers worldwide.
  • Join Excellence: Work in a diverse, collaborative, and innovative team.
  • Shape the Future: Lead in redefining revenue optimization.
  • Grow Together: Unlock your potential in a supportive environment.
Join us at Varicent—where your talent and ambition meet limitless opportunities for success!

The Market Development Executive – Workday is responsible for driving pipeline creation and accelerating revenue growth within the Workday ecosystem. This role was created to expand Varicent’s market presence by engaging Workday sellers, building and executing ecosystem enablement programs, and directly supporting strategic pursuits in collaboration with Varicent Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Presales.

Success will be measured by Workday-sourced pipeline development, Workday-sourced bookings, customer adoption, and partner engagement outcomes.

What You'll Do: 

  • Lead the outreach, planning, and execution of in-person Workday Enablement Meetings, equipping Workday sellers to position Varicent effectively.
  • Drive the development of Workday-sourced pipeline through a combination of direct outreach to Workday account and opportunity owners (with tailored account-level POVs) and the ideation, design, and execution of 1:many marketing and ecosystem events.
  • Act as the Workday subject matter expert in support of Varicent Regional Sales Managers (RSMs) and Presales, shaping pursuit strategy and ensuring effective co-sell execution.
  • Maintain an accurate and timely weekly forecast, including opportunity notes and account status updates in CRM.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Alliances, Services, and Product teams to align programs, messaging, and delivery to Workday’s priorities.
  • Support and/or lead supplemental strategic initiatives that strengthen Varicent’s position in the Workday ecosystem, such as roadmap development, customer value documentation, competitive positioning, and ecosystem expansion.

What You'll Bring:

Experience

• 7+ years in enterprise SaaS sales, presales, partner/alliances management, or business development roles.
• 3+ years of experience working with or alongside ecosystem partners (Workday experience strongly preferred).
• Demonstrated ability to build pipeline through partner-led or co-sell motions.
• Proven success enabling sellers and delivering partner-driven marketing programs.

Skills & Knowledge
• Strong relationship-building skills with partner sellers and executives.
• Ability to deliver compelling presentations and facilitate in-person enablement sessions.
• Deep understanding of enterprise software sales cycles and partner co-sell mechanics.
• Strategic account planning, opportunity qualification, and pursuit support expertise.
• Strong organizational discipline with CRM, pipeline management, and forecasting.
• Industry-specific knowledge in at least one of Workday’s priority verticals (e.g., Financial Services, Technology & Media, Professional & Business Services, Retail, or Manufacturing) with the ability to connect Varicent’s solutions to industry-specific challenges and trends.
• Familiarity with incentive compensation, territory and quota planning, or sales performance management processes is a plus.

Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• MBA or equivalent experience a plus.

Success Factors: 

1-3 Months 

  • Onboard and gain deep knowledge of Varicent’s solutions, Workday ecosystem strategy, and co-sell playbooks.
  • Establish relationships with Workday RVPs, AEs, and key Varicent stakeholders.
  • Deliver first Workday enablement session(s) and begin contributing to joint account planning.
  • Build and submit a 90-day plan with target accounts, pipeline goals, and enablement schedule.

4-6 Months 

  • Lead multiple in-person Workday Enablement Meetings and at least one 1:many marketing event.
  • Consistently contribute to Workday-sourced pipeline through account-level POV outreach.
  • Actively support pursuits in at least 3–5 joint opportunities, demonstrating role as Workday SME in co-sell environments.
  • Deliver accurate weekly forecasts and maintain opportunity-level detail.

7 Months & beyond

  • Own quarterly Workday-sourced pipeline and ACV goals.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to Workday sellers and a key enabler of Varicent field teams.
  • Expand influence by leading strategic initiatives such as connector adoption campaigns, customer storytelling, or competitive enablement.
  • Demonstrate measurable business impact: multi-million-dollar sourced pipeline, closed ACV wins, and broadened Workday ecosystem presence.
  • Prepare for future leadership by mentoring newer team members or taking on regional/industry ownership within the Workday program.

 

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