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 El Salvador

Wursta · El Salvador

Wursta aims to help companies navigate complex technology landscapes, especially within AI, to help those companies to scale their capabilities, and increase productivity. We specialize in providing a range of services including cloud services, managed services, custom development, cybersecurity, and AI solutions, with a focus on enabling digital transformation.

This position is located at San Salvador operating in a hybrid/remote arrangement. 

About The Team

Our Account Executive team is a critical team at Wursta because they act as the primary point of contact for clients, building and nurturing relationships that foster trust and loyalty. By understanding client needs and effectively communicating the value of technology solutions, our account executives drive revenue and contribute significantly to Google adoption in the greater cloud market. As an account executive, you are the expert in navigating the sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to closing deals and ensuring customer satisfaction, which makes you indispensable in the competitive tech landscape.

Key Responsibilities 

  • Consistently identify, develop and close business with prospective customers to achieve quarterly and annual revenue goals

  • Engage consistently with Google sales reps to identify net new opportunities and collaborate on demand generation initiatives 

  • Create strategic  sales plans in response to customer business goals. Identify compelling events, leverage resources to orchestrate deals and drive to a close. 

  • Lead  complex sales cycles from lead generation through conversion and close, in collaboration with SDRs, sales engineers, practice leads, partners and sales management.

  • Position Google solutions and Wursta professional services to net new customers across all industries. Ability to sell on value is key. 

  • Stay up-to-date and knowledgeable about Google Cloud & Google Workspace solutions products and Wursta services

  • Register and update qualified opportunities in Salesforce 

Required Skills 

  • The ideal candidate has a hunter mentality, is self-motivated, assertive and willing to learn 

  • Experience positioning professional services would be an advantage but it is not required 

  • Hands-on experience working directly with C-Level Executives (must possess the ability to interface with different personas within the organization)

  • Knowledge of Google Workspace/ Google Cloud landscape and cross-channel partnering products is highly desired

  • Strong relationship and value-selling skills with a strong understanding of complex sales cycles 

  • Ability to successfully outbound prospective leads, run a discovery, progress and close deals

  • Experience with proposal development and negotiation 

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years in SaaS or IaaS sales preferred (Proven Experinence)

  • Experience with Salesforce, SalesLoft, ZoomInfo is highly desired but not required

  • Must pass Google Cloud Platform Sales Certifications within first 6 months on the role

  • 5+ years of GCP sales experience with a proven record of achievement

  • Excellent verbal, written communication and decision making skills

  • Excellent organizational skills and outstanding attention to detail

  • Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment, multi-task, perform well under pressure and effectively manage competing and/or changing priorities

Interview Process

At Wursta, we're all about positive experiences and creating value. We move fast and adapt to change like nobody's business. Here's what you can expect during our interview process:

  • Work Style Survey: As a required next step in our application process, please complete this brief survey to help us learn more about your work style: https://go.cultureindex.com/p/zpTe2qqK9yEZux2

  • Initial Screen: You'll have a quick 20-30 minute chat with our hiring coordinator. It's just a chance to get to know each other and see if we're a good fit.

  • Meet your manager: Next up, you'll spend 45 minutes with the hiring manager. This is your chance to learn more about the role and the team.

  • Meet your peers: After that, you'll meet with members of the team for 60 minutes. This is a great opportunity to see the team dynamic and ask any questions you have.

  • Interview with Senior Leadership: You'll then chat with the executive leader for 45 minutes. This is your chance to show off your skills and experience and learn more about the company's vision.

  • Get a decision: We'll get back to you within the week to let you know what's next.

Interview Process

At Wursta, we're all about positive experiences and creating value. We move fast and adapt to change like nobody's business. Here's what you can expect:

  1. Work Style Survey: A brief survey to help us learn more about your work style.

  2. Initial Screen: A 20-30 minute chat with our hiring coordinator to see if we’re a good fit.

  3. Meet your Manager: A 45-minute deep dive into the role and team with the hiring manager.

  4. Meet your Peers: A 60-minute session with the team to see the dynamic and ask questions.

  5. Interview with Senior Leadership: A 45-minute conversation with an executive leader regarding skills and company vision.

  6. Get a Decision: We typically get back to you within the week regarding next steps.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Wursta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.