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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Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist

Azragames · California, United States

Azra Games is looking for a Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist to join our creative services team.

The Senior Unity Gameplay Capture Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality gameplay footage and promotional assets that showcase our games at their absolute best. This role requires deep technical expertise in Unity, an exceptional eye for composition and timing, and the ability to craft compelling visual narratives that drive player acquisition and engagement. You will work directly in our game builds to capture stunning gameplay moments, create trailers, social content, and marketing materials that authentically represent the player experience while maximizing visual impact.

As a member of the creative services team, you will set the standard for gameplay capture quality, develop efficient workflows and pipelines, and collaborate closely with game development, marketing, and other creative teams to ensure all materials meet the highest standards. This role demands both artistic vision and technical proficiency to deliver assets that perform across diverse platforms and marketing channels.

What You'll Do

  • Capture, frame, and edit exceptional gameplay footage directly within Unity builds for trailers, ads, social media, and other marketing materials
  • Operate and manipulate in-game cameras, lighting, and visual effects to create cinematic and engaging shots that highlight key gameplay moments and features
  • Collaborate with game designers, artists, and engineers to identify the most compelling gameplay scenarios and visual storytelling opportunities
  • Develop and maintain efficient capture pipelines and technical workflows that scale across multiple projects and platforms
  • Create detailed shot lists, storyboards, and capture plans aligned with marketing campaign objectives and creative briefs
  • Optimize capture settings, resolution, frame rates, and technical specifications for different distribution channels (YouTube, social platforms, streaming services)
  • Provide technical guidance on in-game camera systems, replay functionality, and capture tools during game development
  • Coordinate with video editors, motion graphics artists, and creative teams to ensure captured footage meets post-production requirements
  • Stay current on Unity features, capture technologies, recording tools, and industry best practices for gameplay presentation
  • Build and maintain a library of high-quality gameplay assets for rapid deployment across marketing initiatives
  • QA and troubleshoot technical issues related to capture quality, performance, and visual fidelity

 

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience capturing gameplay footage for trailers and other marquee, public facing video assets, with at least 3 years working directly in Unity
  • Expert knowledge of Unity Editor, including camera systems, Timeline, Cinemachine, and scene manipulation
  • Strong understanding of composition, lighting, color theory, and cinematic principles
  • Proficiency with capture software (OBS, Shadowplay, etc.) and video editing tools (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve)
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and frame compelling gameplay moments that resonate with target audiences
  • Experience working across multiple game genres and understanding what makes each visually distinctive
  • Technical knowledge of video codecs, compression, frame rates, and delivery specifications for various platforms
  • Strong collaboration skills with the ability to translate creative direction into executed capture plans
  • Portfolio demonstrating high-quality gameplay capture work, preferably including Unity projects
  • Self-directed work style with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
  • Understanding of current gaming and social media trends, particularly how gameplay content performs across channels

Compensation Range: $106,000.00 -$159,000.00 Base Salary + Equity & Benefits