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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Technical Project Manager

Boom Supersonic · India

Bangalore Metro, India

About Boomi and What Makes Us Special

Are you ready to work at a fast-growing company where you can make a difference? Boomi aims to make the world a better place by connecting everyone to everything, anywhere. Our award-winning, intelligent integration and automation platform helps organizations power the future of business. At Boomi, you’ll work with world-class people and industry-leading technology. We hire trailblazers with an entrepreneurial spirit who can solve challenging problems, make a real impact, and want to be part of building something big. If this sounds like a good fit for you, check out boomi.com  or visit our Boomi Careers page to learn more.

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Job Title: Technical Project Manager – Bangalore, India

Overview:

This position is part of the Technology & Solutions Center (TASC), which provides specialized technical, strategic, and operational support to the Global Solutions Engineering Organization to drive a scalable, high-performing technical sales function.

This role is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of TASC services, including PoCs, custom demos, RFP/RFI support, and internal initiatives, while applying product development lifecycle principles to improve consistency, scalability, and delivery quality. The ideal candidate will bring strong program management experience, a structured approach to execution, and familiarity with agile and product development methodologies.

The role is critical in ensuring that Solutions Engineering delivery is well-coordinated, prioritized effectively, and executed with operational rigor across global teams. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, stakeholder management, and the ability to drive execution across multiple concurrent workstreams.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the end-to-end delivery lifecycle of TASC projects, including PoCs, demos, and internal initiatives

  • Drive intake, scoping, prioritization, and tracking of requests through Jira, ensuring clear visibility and alignment

  • Apply product development lifecycle and agile methodologies (sprint planning, backlog management, retrospectives) to improve delivery efficiency and predictability

  • Partner with Solution Engineers, Account Teams, and Solution Engineering Leaders to ensure alignment on priorities, timelines, and expectations

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including TASC engineers, proposal teams, and infrastructure teams to ensure timely delivery

  • Monitor and enforce service level agreements (SLAs), identifying risks and proactively addressing delays or bottlenecks

  • Establish and maintain project plans, timelines, and status reporting for leadership visibility and QBRs

  • Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to optimize processes, standardize workflows, and increase scalability

  • Support the development and maintenance of reusable assets, templates, and delivery frameworks

  • Ensure all work is properly documented and tracked, maintaining Jira as the system of record

  • Act as the primary point of contact for project status, escalations, and coordination across stakeholders

  • Collaborate with leadership to define and evolve engagement models, SLAs, and delivery processes

Required Skills & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5–10 years of experience in project/program management, solution engineering operations, or technical delivery roles

  • Strong understanding of product development lifecycle (PDLC) and agile methodologies

  • Experience managing technical projects or delivery teams in a SaaS or solution engineering environment

  • Familiarity with technical sales workflows including PoCs, demos, RFP/RFI support, and technical solutioning

  • Hands-on experience with Jira or similar tools for intake, tracking, and workflow management

  • Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to coordinate across global, cross-functional teams

  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly convey status, risks, and timelines

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to track metrics, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements

  • Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability for outcomes

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience working in presales, solution engineering, or technical services organizations

  • Familiarity with Boomi platform or integration technologies

  • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and demo environments

  • Experience defining or managing SLAs, intake models, or operational frameworks

  • Understanding of automation and workflow optimization in delivery processes

Why Boomi?

Boomi is scaling its global Solution Engineering organization, and TASC plays a critical role in enabling that growth. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence, improve delivery at scale, and shape how project execution is managed across a global organization.


 

 

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