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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Collections Administrator

Advertising Specialty Institute · Trevose, PA

Education Only

ASI is the largest global provider of technology B2B services for the $27.7 billion promotional products industry (branding and marketing). With 25,000 clients in 53 countries, our mission is to inspire, inform, and empower our clients’ success every step of the way.

ASI currently has a hybrid work model. This position requires in person attendance at our office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

ASI is seeking a Collections Administrator to post receipts, process billing adjustments and cancellations, and support key Credit & Collections and Accounting functions.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Credit & Collections, the Collections Administrator handles a variety of transactional, reporting, and month‑end responsibilities and provides essential support to internal teams.

The salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000.

Responsibilities:

  • Processing and applying cash receipts in Personify to ensure accurate posting to customer accounts.
  • Posting Lockbox, ACH, and wire payments for ASI, ASI Show, and PPM.
  • Monitoring central payment inboxes and handling payments, cancellations, and billing adjustments in Personify and D365.
  • Managing write‑off recoveries in Personify/D365, including reversals and required adjustments in accordance with company policy.
  • Preparing and distributing non‑payment lock reports to ESP.
  • Reviewing and processing cancellations tied to scheduled delists in Personify/D365.
  • Canceling accounts and orders for non‑payment and maintaining clear documentation of actions taken.
  • Processing write‑offs during month‑end close following approved procedures and supporting documentation.
  • Preparing invoices for the Collections team, ensuring accurate formatting and complete PDF documentation.
  • Canceling orders and terminating accounts as needed, ensuring all systems and records remain up‑to‑date.
  • Preparing invoice files for email distribution through Pitney Bowes.
  • Compiling and delivering write‑off files for submission to third‑party collection agencies.
  • Generating, reconciling, and analyzing management reports as needed.
  • Assisting with additional accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.
  • Prior B2B billing or collections experience preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with strong skills in Excel.
  • MS Dynamics (D365) experience a plus.

ASI offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, available on day one of employment.
  • Paid maternity and paternity/bonding leave (12 weeks paid for birthing/primary parent and 4 weeks paid for secondary parent) and a parent support group.
  • 12 weeks of paid daycare for new parents (14 weeks at our onsite daycare center, Lots of Love).
  • Free Health and Wellness programs.
  • Free 24/7 access to Magellan Employee Assistance Program and Teladoc.
  • Day one 401(k) with company match.
  • Paid holidays, floating days, and paid time off (PTO).
  • Office amenities with onsite café, Starbucks, 24/7 free gym access and classes, onsite daycare, EV charging stations, creative spaces such as our community garden club, music room, art room, and relaxation space.

Take this opportunity to join our successful team! Apply today! EOE m/f/d/v. ASI is an equal opportunity employer, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Diversity makes us better. Check out ASI’s Diversity and Inclusion Blog Posts. 

Visit our company career web site at www.asicareers.com.

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