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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Account Executive - Growth

Vitable Health · Remote

We asked ourselves — what if better care didn’t cost more?

That’s why we built Vitable: a health benefits platform making healthcare better for employers of everyday workers. We bring accessible, high-quality care to over 85 million uninsured and underinsured Americans, with benefits designed around real people.

Vitable helps businesses offer healthcare that actually works. It’s simple to use, valuable for employees, and cost-effective for employers.

We’re growing quickly and looking for people who are motivated by change and care about improving healthcare for the everyday worker.

The Role

This is not a traditional Account Executive role.

You’ll operate across two motions: building a broker-driven channel and closing enterprise healthcare deals with larger employers. The sales cycles are longer, the buyers are more complex, and the expectations are higher than a typical SMB motion.

This is a build role. You won’t inherit a playbook—you’ll help create it.

What You’ll Do

Build relationships with employee benefit brokers and turn them into a consistent source of referrals. Partner with them to position Vitable with their clients and drive repeat business.

Prospect into larger healthcare and home care organizations, engage senior stakeholders, and run multi-step sales cycles. Navigate benefits conversations, compliance considerations, and financial tradeoffs.

Own your pipeline end to end. Generate opportunities, run discovery, move deals forward, and close. Create structure where it doesn’t yet exist.

What We’re Looking For

  1. 5+ years experience running consultative, multi-stakeholder sales cycles.
  2. Experience selling through partners, brokers, or channels—not just direct sales.
  3. Background in benefits, HR tech, healthcare, or a related space.
  4. Comfort working in a startup or high-growth environment without much structure.
  5. Strong outbound skills with a clear, repeatable approach.

Nice to have: experience in healthcare services or home care, familiarity with ICHRA or ACA, or existing broker or industry relationships.

What Success Looks Like

In the first few months, you ramp quickly, build pipeline across brokers and enterprise accounts, and start running deals independently.

Over time, you create a repeatable pipeline engine, close meaningful revenue, and help define how this role scales.

Benefits and Perks

100% Silver Plan + full medical coverage
Dental and vision coverage
401(k) and life insurance
Access to Vitable’s primary care membership
Unlimited PTO
Remote-first culture with a supportive team
MacBook and any other gear you need
Mentorship opportunities through First Round Capital
Home office setup stipend
Competitive equity package

Who Thrives Here

You care about people, purpose, and doing work that matters.

You see broken systems and want to fix them. You move quickly but think things through. You don’t just get things done—you focus on the right things.

You’re comfortable with autonomy and ownership, but you also collaborate well and know when to bring others in.

You’re motivated by impact, take initiative, and are willing to figure things out without being handed a playbook.

We’re a team that values accountability, empathy, and momentum. No egos, no politics—just people focused on doing meaningful work well.