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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Supply Chain Consultant

Bluecrux · Dublin, Leinster, Ireland

About the role

Transform Tomorrow’s Supply Chains with Us!

At Bluecrux, we’re redefining the future of supply chains. As part of our team, you’ll work on groundbreaking projects in Planning, Operations, Distribution, Customer Engagement, and Transformation. Here’s how you’ll make an impact and what you’ll be doing:

  • Drive transformation: Partner with our customers to unlock their supply chain-wide transformation needs and work out how you can help drive growth, reduce costs, and spark innovation.

  • Analyze and optimize: Dive into current business processes within supply chains and operations across diverse industries like life sciences, food & beverages, and manufacturing. Your analytical skills will streamline and enhance operations.

  • Facilitate workshops: Organize and facilitate client workshops to uncover their unique needs and supply chain challenges. Your collaborative approach ensures we understand their goals and obstacles clearly.

  • Strategize with clarity: Gather essential information with a keen focus on what matters. You’ll keep all stakeholders informed and aligned, avoiding unnecessary details.

  • Co-create solutions: Collaborate with clients to design the concept book, detailing innovative new processes and organizational changes. Together, we’ll create a blueprint for success.

  • Coordinate implementation: Support the entire process, ensuring a smooth and structured transition to the new working method.

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Requirements

About you

  • You see yourself thriving in the world of value chain transformation based on your experiences:

    • You have been involved in improvement projects or may have been responsible for specific tasks or deliverables within projects, and thus you have contributed to project planning, execution, or monitoring of project progress.

    • You have preferably 2 years of experience in a supply chain and operations role such as (to name only a few) inventory analyst, E2E planner, S&OP planner, Production Scheduler, Warehouse Manager and Logistics Manager.

    • You have a basic understanding but above all interest in supply chain tools and have worked with an ERP. You don’t shy away from some data analytics.

    • You’re passionate about supply chain and operations, staying updated on the latest trends and developments.

  • Above all, we believe in your potential which you are eager to show us:

    • You are a strong problem solver with a fast analytical mindset.

    • You show resilience in a fast-paced, international environment.

    • You are persuasive in your communication by delivering impactful messages to both your team and clients.

    • You can prioritize your workload and clearly communicate your progress.

    • You like to learn and develop yourself.

  • Some hard skills

    • You hold a Master’s degree in (Business)Engineering, Economics or Data Science. An MBA is a plus. 

    • You are fluent in English, our official work language in all of our offices. Any other language mastery is a definite plus

  • And above all 

    • You feel connected with and are ready to represent our company values: dig deep, own it, come together, move fast and be kind!

    • You show a willingness to travel globally and to work in a hybrid working model.

Why join us?

  • You become part of a highly motivated team of hands-on supply chain professionals that attaches great importance to the above-mentioned values in their day-to-day activities.

  • Room for initiative, room to enhance your personal and professional skills, but most importantly: room to be yourself.

  • A flexible & hybrid work environment, combining remote work, office presence and onsite client visits.

  • A competitive salary package, bonus program, net allowances, a smartphone with phone subscription and other benefits (such as a fridge full of drinks & healthy snacks).

About us

At Bluecrux, we transform supply chains into smart, efficient value chains through a blend of expert consulting and cutting-edge technology. We collaborate closely with industry leaders like Johnson & Johnson, GSK, Bridgestone, AkzoNobel, Beiersdorf, Oatly, and many more – creating partnerships that drive meaningful impact. With a global presence in Europe, the US and APAC, we're committed to shaping the future of value chains, one success story at a time.

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