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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Paralegal

Analyticpartners · Mexico City

MUST BE LOCAL TO MEXICO CITY
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME IN ENGLISH ONLY

Analytic Partners is a global leader in commercial measurement and optimization, turning data into expertise for the world’s largest brands for almost 25 years.
 
Our holistic approach to decisioning is powered by our industry-leading platform and team of experts, who help leaders make better decisions, faster – unlocking business growth and creating powerful customer connections.
 
With clients in 50+ countries and global offices across New York City, Miami, Dallas, Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Shanghai, Munich, Sydney, Melbourne, Charlottesville and Denver, we’re growing fast. And we’re looking for top talent to join us in shaping the future of analytics.
 
To learn more about what we do, visit analyticpartners.com – and see why we’re recognized as a Leader in the industry by independent research firms Forrester and Gartner.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly professional, detail‑oriented Paralegal / Legal Administrative Specialist to support our Legal team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative capabilities, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to manage a wide range of operational, compliance, and project‑based tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
MUST BE LOCAL TO MEXICO CITY
PLEASE SUBMIT RESUME IN ENGLISH ONLY

Analytic Partners is a global leader in commercial measurement and optimization, turning data into expertise for the world’s largest brands for almost 25 years.
 
Our holistic approach to decisioning is powered by our industry-leading platform and team of experts, who help leaders make better decisions, faster – unlocking business growth and creating powerful customer connections.
 
With clients in 50+ countries and global offices across New York City, Miami, Dallas, Dublin, London, Paris, Singapore, Shanghai, Munich, Sydney, Melbourne, Charlottesville and Denver, we’re growing fast. And we’re looking for top talent to join us in shaping the future of analytics.
 
To learn more about what we do, visit analyticpartners.com – and see why we’re recognized as a Leader in the industry by independent research firms Forrester and Gartner.

About the Role:
We are seeking a highly professional, detail‑oriented Paralegal / Legal Administrative Specialist to support our Legal team. This role is ideal for someone with strong administrative capabilities, excellent written and spoken English, and the ability to manage a wide range of operational, compliance, and project‑based tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
Our differentiator is – Our People!  We hire the brightest talent and develop them into leaders. We foster a culture of PEOPLE, PASSION and GROWTH.  
People: We value our people, customers, and partners
Passion: We love what we do
Growth: Unlimited growth means unlimited potential
 
AP is a customer-focused, team-oriented organization where innovation and results are rewarded, and individuals can chart the course of their own careers.
 
As a woman founded and led company, this has meant supporting a meritocracy where everyone has opportunities to achieve their best and ensure we foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In practice this means we will not only work to recruit a diverse workforce, but also maximize the full potential of all of our people. You can read more about our commitment to DEIHere
 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Key  Responsibilities
    • Commercial Agreement Support:
  • Manage the customer contract lifecycle, including tracking contract statuses, collecting signatures, and maintaining contract repositories.
  • Support customer RFPs by gathering materials, coordinating internal stakeholders, and preparing responses.
  • Handle requests from cross-departmental stakeholders, monitor upcoming deadlines and renewals, and help keep workflows moving.
    • Additional Responsibilities:
  • Vendor Procurement
  • Assist in preparing and processing vendor RFPs and onboarding documents.
  • Support due diligence efforts, including reviewing questionnaires, gathering documentation, and facilitating internal approvals.
  • Help ensure compliance with global procurement requirements and internal processes.
  • Corporate Maintenance & Governance
  • Support ongoing corporate governance tasks across multiple jurisdictions.
  • Assist with maintaining corporate records, drafting resolutions, coordinating annual filings, and updating internal registers.
  • Administrative & Operational Support
  • Provide administrative support to the Legal team, including scheduling, document preparation, and file management.
  • Develop and maintain templates, trackers, and internal databases.
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for internal teams, external vendors, and outside counsel, ensuring timely follow‑up and clear communication.

    • What We Look For in You:

  • A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset and willingness to take ownership of tasks.
  • Curiosity and the ability to learn new processes and systems.
  • Strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
  • Confidence managing issues independently with appropriate escalation.

  • Qualifications:
  • Required:
  • Strong command of written and spoken English (near‑native proficiency).
  • 10+ years of experience in administrative, paralegal, or professional services roles.
  • Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a global, fast-moving environment.
  • High level of professionalism, discretion, and judgment.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with contract lifecycle management tools.
  • Preferred:
  • Experience in legal operations, contract administration, or compliance.
  • Experience with procurement workflows, RFP processes, or vendor due diligence.
  • Experience with corporate entity management or supporting multinational organizations.

    • Why This Role Matters

  • This role is central to maintaining smooth legal operations and ensuring customer contracts, vendor engagements, and corporate governance processes run efficiently. Your work will strengthen operational readiness, reduce risk, and enable the business to move quickly and confidently.
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