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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Finance Analyst (senior)

Cisco · Krakow

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

This job advertisement is in lieu of 5 currently open senior individual contributor (Commercial) Finance Analyst positions across different teams at Cisco Poland.

Members of the Finance organization are generally expected to follow a hybrid work model, which includes two days of in-office (Kraków) attendance each week.

Minimum Requirements:

  • At least 2-5 years of professional experience in Finance / Accounting

  • Data analysis and financial modeling experience

  • Fluency in English (effective communication skills required for forming relationships, and working with business partners / executives)

  • Proficiency in Excel

  • Strong analytical mindset and independent problem-solving skills

Preferred:

  • Finance or Accounting degree (or relevant professional qualification like ACCA/CPA/CIMA)

  • Experience supporting Sales organization in a Finance capacity

  • Eagerness and experience exploring and implementing new technologies or solutions (AI, process automation, data manipulation, data visualization, building dashboards)

  • Cross-functional collaboration (working with senior Finance and business stakeholders)

Advantageous experiences:

  • Opex management

  • Forecasting  / budgeting

  • Power BI / advanced modeling (macros)

Your application will be considered for the following roles:

1 vacancy – Sales Finance

This role acts as a primary finance business partner to one of the regional sales leadership teams. The position is responsible for driving financial performance across the P&L, including Bookings, Software/Recurring Revenue, Discount, Gross Margin, and Operating Expenses. Key responsibilities involve managing the weekly bookings forecasting process, identifying areas for business transformation, and providing actionable insights to influence sales strategy. The role also ensures compliance with SOX requirements and supports monthly and quarterly business reviews to ensure financial predictability.

1 vacancy – Commercial Finance

This position sits within the EMEA Commercial Finance team, focusing on the structuring and optimization of complex, non-standard deals. The role is critical to balancing company and sales objectives by performing deep-dive pricing analysis, restructuring deal terms, and mitigating financial risks. You will collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams (including Sales, CX, BU Finance, Corporate Revenue, Legal, and Cisco Capital) to ensure that all deals are aligned with internal policies and revenue recognition standards.

1 vacancy – Sales & Service Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

This role is a key position within the FP&A team, focusing on the financial planning process, pipeline/funnel analysis, and new year readiness. The analyst is responsible for developing and maintaining accurate bookings forecasts, reviewing seasonality, and analyzing year-over-year dynamics. A major focus of this role is process automation and innovation; the analyst will use advanced tools like Excel and Power BI to design dynamic dashboards and streamline workflows, providing real-time insights to management and stakeholders.

1 vacancy – Global Virtual Sales & Engineering (GVSE)

This role provides financial oversight and support to the GVSE organization. The primary responsibilities include building Opex and headcount forecasts, conducting forecast vs. actuals analysis, and performing deep-dive investigations into cost drivers and business trends. The analyst acts as a financial expert for the Sales Org Leadership team, supporting decision-making and ensuring that the operating environment adheres to Cisco’s compliance and ethical standards.

1 vacancy – Customer Experience (CX) Centers Finance

This role is within the CX Centers Finance organization, supporting the EMEA CX Global Center. The analyst works closely with CX leadership and the Operations team to manage the financial health of the business, including budget planning, monthly forecasting, and the assessment of financial variances. A key objective is to drive innovation and simplification in reporting packs and financial models to provide clear, actionable insights into the drivers of financial performance.

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