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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Enterprise Account Executive - West

Veracross · United States

Company Description:

Veracross provides SaaS-based School Information Systems (SIS) designed to meet the specific needs of independent K-12 schools worldwide. Our one-record solution combines the power of a fully integrated single-record database, personalized communication tools, and an elegant architecture that is unique in our industry.

We are a growing, values-led community of employees in the US, UK and Australia who share a vision to unify school communities, improve the quality of education, and enhance learning.

Veracross is five product brands in one global tech company

  • Veracross SIS is a one-person, one-record school management platform
  • Magnus Health provides cloud-based Student Health Record (SHR) solutions
  • Digistorm connects with their communities through Digistorm Websites, Digistorm Funnel, and Digistorm Apps.
  • Epraise incentivizes student well-being and connects teachers, students, and families.
  • Firefly provides an online learning space for students and teachers

We are seeking a self-motivated and passionate Account Executive to join our successful North America sales team. You will report to the Head of Sales – North America and will be directly responsible for generating pipeline opportunities and meeting and exceeding ARR sales targets. You will be responsible for developing a sales plan to strategically target, grow, and expand the Veracross client base in the Western United States.

Job Responsabilities:

  • Responsible for growing and managing sales pipeline and closing sales to consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual ARR sales quota.
  • Perform outbound prospecting to target accounts with the goal to grow pipeline and close new logo sales.
  • Follow-up on and progress Sales Development Marketing Qualified Leads to convert to pipeline opportunities.
  • Provide Sales Demonstrations to articulate Veracross value across school departments targeting buyer personas. Work closely with Sales Engineers to provide product demonstrations to schools.
  • Build a trusted rapport with prospects by helping them identify their challenges and demonstrating how Veracross can be the strategic solution for their needs.
  • Manage contacts, leads and opportunities through a defined sales process in Salesforce.com.
  • Responsible for documentation of all sales-related information and activity with detailed notes on client interactions in Salesforce.com allowing for accuracy of pipeline and forecast opportunities.
  • Work collaboratively with North America sales team members, Marketing, Client Experience and Product Management.
  • Be a visible team player, bringing clear thinking, strategies, and ideas that align to our values and culture.
  • Learn and maintain relevant domain knowledge to have meaningful conversations with partners and schools.
  • Collaborate with sales, marketing, sales operations, and finance to identify ways to decrease the sales cycle, increase sales velocity, and maximize bookings within the Western United States.
  • Provide feedback to company management on market trends, competitive threats, unmet needs, and opportunities to deliver greater value to clients by extending company offerings.

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ experience in an Account Executive role selling a solution to multiple buyers.
  • Proven sales experience selling within a SaaS sales model.
  • Proven track record of exceeding ARR target goals.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills including sales presentations.
  • Ability to convey complex technical information in an easy-to-understand way.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growing environment.
  • A background of exceptional quota attainment required.
  • Experience in SaaS EdTech company preferred.
  • Salesforce experience required.
  • Travel – Up to 50%
  • Strong preference for team member to be in territory (CA, WA)

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of vacation per year
  • 14 paid holidays per year (including the week off between Christmas and New Year's Eve)
  • 56 Hours of paid sick leave annually
  • Top tier benefits -
    • Medical, Dental & Vision (Blue Cross Blue Shield & EyeMed)
    • Veracross LLC Fidelity 401(k) Plan - Managed by Sentinel Benefits

Salary at Veracross is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. The compensation range for this position is $110k to $135k (annualized base salary USD) plus commissions.

We value the power of an inclusive culture and a strong sense of belonging. We seek to infuse diversity and inclusion in everything we do while promoting a culture where differences are embraced as strengths; opportunities are equal and accessible; consideration and respect are the norm; and all team members are supported in reaching their full potential.

Originally posted on Himalayas