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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DGM - LA & R&R

Adani Group · Belwar

Purpose/Objective



    Responsible for leading all aspects of land procurement, rehabilitation, and resettlement activities at site projects.
    This role involves managing the budget for forest diversion, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance, and maintaining stakeholder relations, while also focusing on documentation, reporting, and the smooth transition of project-affected individuals.
    Additionally, responsible for liaising with local leaders and authorities, mutation of lands, land registration, compensatory afforestation, and land records management.

Key Responsibilities of Role



    LA&RR Cluster or Site Lead - Mining Land Acquisition: Lead all activities in the procurement of private land, forest department land, and government land for site projects, collaborating with private landowners, government officials, and relevant stakeholders.
    Determine land values in the specific market through research and consultation with real estate professionals and public records.
    Manage the budget for forest diversion processes in cordination with the project team.
    Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R&R): Address rehabilitation and resettlement issues of project-affected local village people, ensuring their smooth transition and well-being.
    Obtain Head and management approvals for employing project affected people and manage relations with local village leaders to ensure zero disturbances.
    Maintain land records and ensure compliance with R&R policies and regulations.
    Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Obtain approvals for compensatory afforestation and necessary certificates such as non-encumbrance certificate and land possession certificate from relevant authorities.
    Liaise with forest and revenue officials for land survey, registration, mutation of land records, and other statutory clearances.
    Handle legal and court matters related to title verification of land, lease settlement of government land, and compensatory afforestation.
    Review Necessary Forest Area (NFA) documentation in compliance with regulatory requirements.
    Stakeholder Management: Liaise with government officials including Patwari, Tehsildar, SDM, Collector, and other authorities for mining projects.
    Manage relations with local village leaders, community representatives, and government officials to facilitate smooth project execution and minimize conflicts.
    Liaise with stakeholders up to the sub-divisional level in case of disputed land for clearance purpose, with further coordination managed by Corporate Affairs.
    Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of land acquisition and R&R activities.
    Validate reports prepared by Site Executive and documentation for management review and regulatory compliance.
    Operational Digital Excellence: Employ digital tools and platforms to manage land acquisition and reclamation projects, ensuring effective execution and alignment with organizational goals.
    Implement digital solutions to track project progress, manage resources, and streamline communication across multiple sites.
    Key Stakeholders - Internal Central LA&RR Head HODs Projects team Legal Department Corporate Affairs Key Stakeholders - External Villagers Local Leaders Patwari Tehsildar SDM & Collector ASP, SP

Technical Competencies



    Land Acquisition Planning & Management-NR,Legal Strategy & Analysis-NR,Mining Business Know-how-NR,Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R) Planning-NR,Reputation Management-NR

Qualifications and Experience



    Work Experience (Range of years): 10-15 years of work experience in relevant field.
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