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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Systems Assurance Analyst-Mainframe (Hybrid)

Broadridge · Edgewood, NY

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is seeking an Associate Systems Assurance Analyst to join our team in an entry-level role supporting the IBM Workload Scheduler for z/OS (IWSz) environment. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional interested in developing experience in mainframe operations, batch scheduling, and production support.  In this role, you will work with experienced team members to help support daily scheduling activities across QA, UAT, and Production environments. You will gain hands-on experience monitoring batch activity, updating schedules, resolving routine issues, and supporting key operational processes.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily batch scheduling and production support activities

  • Help create, update, and maintain scheduling applications in the IBM Workload Scheduler database

  • Monitor job activity and identify delays, failures, or scheduling issues

  • Escalate issues to senior team members as needed

  • Support the review and maintenance of job flows and scheduling requests

  • Create, update, and close service and change tickets in BMC Helix (ITSM) or similar systems

  • Assist with code promotion and installation activities following established procedures

  • Participate in team meetings and provide updates on assigned work

  • Support testing efforts for system upgrades and disaster recovery exercises

  • Learn and follow established operational and support procedures

  • Participate in after-hours on-call rotation after training is completed

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred, or equivalent education/experience

  • 1+ years of experience in IT, operations, production support, or a related area

  • Strong interest in technology operations, batch scheduling, or mainframe systems

  • Basic understanding of IT systems, applications, or infrastructure concepts

  • Eagerness to learn new tools and processes in a structured environment

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

  • Basic problem-solving and troubleshooting ability

  • Familiarity with Microsoft Office and general business applications

  • Exposure to mainframe, Linux, UNIX, Windows, or ticketing systems is a plus

  • Exposure to JCL, batch processing, or enterprise scheduling tools is helpful but not required

Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $60k-$65k. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.
Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible
Benefits Information: Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

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We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community—that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring 

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

US applicants: Click here to view the EEOC "Know Your Rights" poster.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. 

If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888-237-7769 or by sending an email to [email protected].