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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Analyst, Investor Allocations

Antares · Atlanta

Job Description

The Analyst, Investor Allocations will help drive the investment process, allocation process, closing process, and asset sales for advised clients (including funds and separately managed accounts) and report directly to the VP-Investment Execution & Allocations.

The Investor Allocations Team consists of ~4 individuals, whose primary focus is the eligibility assessment, allocation, and settlement of Asset Management Investor Programs and the various Balance Sheet entities into the deals in which Antares leads or participates.  The team interacts heavily with deal professionals, program managers, Capital Markets, Treasury, and Operations.

Responsibilities

  • Track each new investment opportunity in the Antares Capital origination pipeline from initial screen to client investment to confirm eligibility for advised clients and investor programs and ensure that suitable investment opportunities are made available to advised clients.
  • Provide single point of contact to Antares Capital origination and underwriting professionals during the allocation process.
  • Track and report on deal-level data impacting eligibility and concentration limits (e.g., industry, leverage, cov-lite limits) for advised client programs.
  • Coordinate with Antares Capital deal teams, Capital Markets, ACA/ACCA Program Managers and Antares-Joint Allocation Committee to ensure allocations are compliant with policies and communicated to all parties.
  • Work with Operations Trade Execution team and Antares Capital deal teams to ensure timely and accurate closing of advised clients’ investments in each deal.
  • Facilitate the asset sale process for advised clients’ portfolio accounts to ensure compliance with individual program requirements.
  • Collect and maintain deal-level data required at inception and ongoing for advised client programs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 2-5 years in investor relations, operations, or finance with a top-tier asset management firm or U.S. direct lending firm
  • Knowledge of alternative investment products and services, including private credit, structured finance, and direct lending
  • Demonstrated track record of career growth and excellence
  • Proven attention to detail and ability to multi-task
  • Collaboration skills: Works effectively in cross functional team environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic; comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Skills

  • Ability to analyze and evaluate data, forming accurate conclusions and translating insights into action.
  • Comprehension and implementation of complex business processes across multiple internal groups.
  • Analytically driven with a structured approach to time management.
  • Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset, both personally and organizationally.
  • Proficient in MS PowerPoint, Word, with advanced proficiency in Excel.

Competencies

  • Teamwork: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to group goals.
  • Responsibility: Demonstrating reliability, accountability, and commitment to tasks.
  • Communication: Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Integrity: Upholding ethical standards and honesty in all interactions.
  • Problem Solving: Analyzing challenges and finding practical solutions.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances.
  • Time Management: Efficiently organizing and prioritizing tasks.
  • Analytical Thinking: Evaluating data and drawing meaningful conclusions.
  • Emotional Intelligence: Understanding and managing emotions in oneself and others.

The Fine Print

  • Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
  • Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
  • Must be willing to work from Atlanta and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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