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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Vice President, Sales, Key Accounts

Xometry · Los Angeles, CA

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry’s digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Xometry is seeking a Vice President, Sales, Key Accounts, who will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive significant revenue growth within our portfolio of high-value key accounts. You will lead a dedicated team focused on building and maintaining strong, strategic partnerships, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, and maximizing revenue potential within these critical accounts.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Account Management:
    • Develop and implement strategic account plans for key accounts with an average annual spend of $250M+, focusing on long-term growth and partnership.
    • Establish and maintain executive-level relationships with key decision-makers within these accounts.
    • Identify and capitalize on opportunities to expand Xometry's footprint within these strategic partnerships.
  • Sales Leadership and Team Development:
    • Recruit, hire, train, and mentor a high-performing team of key account managers.
    • Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to the team, ensuring they meet and exceed sales targets.
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement within the team.
  • Revenue Growth and Performance Management:
    • Develop and manage sales forecasts and targets for key accounts.
    • Monitor and analyze sales performance, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
    • Implement strategies to drive  significant revenue growth and maximize customer lifetime value.  
  • Customer Relationship Management:
    • Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction and build strong, long-lasting relationships with key account stakeholders.
    • Act as a trusted advisor to key accounts, providing insights and solutions to address their unique needs.
    • Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless delivery of Xometry’s services.
  • Market Analysis and Business Development:
    • Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify new business opportunities within the key account segment.
    • Develop and execute strategies to acquire new key accounts that meet the $250M+ average spend criteria.
  • Sales Operations and Reporting:
    • Maintain accurate records within the CRM.
    • Provide sales forecasting and reports to senior leadership.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or a related field.  MBA or other advanced degree preferred. 
  • 10+ years of experience in enterprise sales or key account management.
  • 5+ years of sales leadership experience, preferably managing teams focused on high-value accounts.
  • Proven track record of achieving significant revenue growth within key accounts.
  • Strong understanding of complex sales cycles and strategic account management methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
  • Experience with CRM and sales analytics tools.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience working with accounts with very large annual spends.
  • Experience in the manufacturing or technology industry highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to build and scale key account sales teams.
  • Experience with solution based or consultative selling.

The estimated base salary range for new hires into this role is $171,000- $222,000 annually + commission depending on factors such as job-related skills, relevant experience, and location. We also offer a competitive benefits package, including 401(k) match, medical, dental and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, floating and fixed holidays, maternity and bonding leave; EAP, other wellbeing resources; and much more.

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Xometry is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

For US based roles: Xometry participates in E-Verify and after a job offer is accepted, will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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