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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Sales Development Representative (m/f/d) - SaaS

Voize · Berlin

🎤 Why voize? Because we’re more than just a job!

At voize, we believe the greatest gift to frontline workers is time - time to care, connect, and be present. Today, that time is lost to admin work that pulls nurses away from what matters most: people.

We’re changing that by building the AI companion that frees nurses from admin, giving them back up to 30% of time. We don’t replace humans - we support and amplify their impact. Today, 1,500+ care facilities trust voize, and over 100,000 nurses rely on our AI companion to ease their daily workload.

Our mission is backed with a $50M Series A funding led by Balderton Capital, with support from HV Capital, Y Combinator and other leading VCs.

As a fast-growing team, we combine first-in-class technology with meaningful social impact. And now, we’re looking for you to join us on this mission!

💡 Your Mission: Own the First Contact and Grow the Sales Pipeline!

We are looking for a proactive and empathetic Sales Development Representative (SDR) to own the first step of the sales process - identifying potential customers, generating qualified leads, and opening doors for our Account Executives. As the first human touchpoint for prospects, you will play an important role in building a predictable sales pipeline through meaningful outreaches. If you love initiating conversations, creating opportunities, and being the bridge between Marketing and Sales, this role is for you!

For this particular position we are looking for someone who can work from our Berlin office in a hybrid setup.

🚀 Your Daily Business – No two days are alike

  • Identify and research potential new customers in the healthcare sector

  • Conduct cold calls, send outbound emails, and use LinkedIn to generate interest

  • Qualify leads based on defined criteria and schedule meetings for the Sales Team

  • Maintain accurate records of leads, conversations, and outcomes in our CRM

  • Provide valuable market and customer feedback to improve our approach

  • Stay informed about industry trends, developments, and customer feedback to continuously improve your sales strategy.

🤝 Your Skillset – What you bring to the table

  • First experience in B2B sales, preferably in SaaS or tech environments

  • Confidence in conducting cold calls and handling rejection professionally

  • Curiosity to understand customer needs and match them with our solution

  • Excellent communication skills: You know how to get to the point and make complex topics easy to understand

  • Technical affinity: Comfortable working with tools like HubSpot, Google Workspace, Slack, and Notion.

  • Fluent in German (C2), to effectively support our German customer base and a good command of English.

  • Based in/close to Berlin - or willing to relocate.

🌱 Growing together – what you can expect at voize

  • We are a fast-growing startup, that means you will tackle challenges, grow quickly, and make a real impact, giving healthcare professionals more time for real patient care

  • We foster an open, collaborative culture with regular team events.

  • Become a co-creator of our success with stock options

  • Generous perks: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off, Germany Transport Ticket, Urban Sports Club, regular company off-sites, and access to learning platforms such as Blinkist and Audible

  • You decide when you work best, that means flexible working hours and a good hybrid set-up

✨ Ready to talk? Apply now! 🚀

We look forward to your application and can’t wait to meet you – no matter who you are or what background you have!

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