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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Energy Senior Consultant

AFRY · Bogotá, Bogota, co

AFRY Management Consulting is looking to hire a Senior Consultant to support the growth of its consulting activities in Colombia and Latin America

AFRY Management Consulting has already successfully entered this geography under the lead of AFRY Management Consulting’s office in Madrid, Spain.  In particular through the sound modelling of its electricity markets, and has been advising a number of investors in renewable energy or in energy networks to help them develop their businesses; the next step of this development is now to reinforce our local presence to gather local insights in the market, enhance our visibility in the region and accelerate our growth, in line with global AFRY group’s objective. The Senior Consultant will have the following responsibilities and duties:

  1. Keep up to date with the market regulation development and dynamics ensuring an accurate implementation of relevant variables in our market modelling.
  2. Participate in the development of our offering by developing complex quantitative and qualitative analyses.
  3. Participate in Colombia and Latin America projects (Due Diligence, valuations, market design, etc.).
  4. Assume significant responsibility in project management, including planning, coordination, and monitoring as part of daily work.
  5. Deliver presentations that convey information clearly, concisely, accurately and in ways which maximize impact.
  6. Support the commercial effort by participating in conferences, preparing proposals in line with RFPs and liaising with potential clients.
  7. Comply with AFRY’s Code of Conduct and other policies.
  • MSc or equivalent, MBA, PhD in an engineering, financial or economic field.
  • 10 years of working experience in colombian energy market in consulting, in a utility or independent power producer.
  • Deep Knowledge of energy market regulation, market dynamics and with key focus in Colombia.
  • Strong understanding of the energy business, economics and financial modelling review capabilities
  • Advanced analytical and quantitative skills. We undertake a lot of complex analysis, a good proportion of which is numerical, so we are looking for people with an aptitude for complex quantitative and qualitative analysis, statistics, manipulation of large data and diverse mathematical models. This includes the ability to pay attention to detail and use MS Excel proficiently, understanding programming logic, and creative problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and social skills. Virtually all the work we do requires team working so if you have good communication skills and the ability to work well with others within a project team and wider office environment you will fit well. This involves organization discipline, flexibility, and respecting commitments. 
  • Being fluent in Spanish and English. On the one hand our clients are located in Spanish and non-Spanish speaking countries, and on the other hand our work requires day-to-day collaboration – in English – with other AFRY offices.
  • Writing and communication skills. Report-writing and presenting in public is a core part of our work, therefore we are also looking for the ability to explain complex information in a clear and logical way in English, both in writing and orally.
  • Proactivity and responsibility. You will be working in a commercial environment against budgets and deadlines so you will need to be able to think for yourself, be proactive and have a business-oriented mindset.
  • Passion for energy markets and policies. You have an understanding of electricity or gas market dynamics, sustainability challenges, and energy policies. 
  • Programming skills. Knowledge on programming languages (e.g. Visual Basic, GAMS, Mosel, Python) will be highly valued.

AFRY Management Consulting is willing to create this position to grow its activities in Colombia and Latin America. The selected candidate will be based in Bogota, with international travel required.

At AFRY, we engineer change in everything we do. Change happens when brave ideas come together. When we collaborate, innovate technology, and embrace challenging points of view. That’s how we're making future. We are actively looking for qualified candidates to join our inclusive and diverse teams across the globe. Join us in accelerating the transition towards a sustainable future.

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