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 Accountant

Cogeco · Quincy, MA

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:

Regular

Job Description :


Responsible for applying accepted accounting principles and procedures to analyze financial information, prepare accurate and timely financial reports and statements.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication and organization skills, an attention to detail and ability to prioritize competing deadlines, and be a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Responsibilities:
 

General Ledger

  • Responsible for lease review and maintaining lease schedules across all regions to ensure compliance with IFRS 16

  • Reviews daily cash reconciliation prepared by staff accountant

  • Analyze accounting transactions and records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to accounting standards and company policies

  • Preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations to ensure balances reconcile to the general ledger

  • Preparation and review of monthly journal entries
     

Financial Reporting:

  • Reviews financial statements for operating trends and results, researching variances to forecast and budget

  • Support the quarterly and annual internal and external audit processes

  • Identify and work to execute and implement process simplification, standardization, automation or other efficiency opportunities

  • Assist with updating of process documentation for our key business processes

  • Mentor and assist the accounting team to document business processes

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting

  • 3-5 years of experience in similar role

  • Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

  • Advanced MS Excel knowledge (familiarity with formulas, VLOOKUPs and pivot tables)

  • Proficiency with G-Suite and Workday preferred

  • Excellent communication, organizational and analytical skills

  • Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and work independently
     

For candidates whose primary place of work will be in Massachusetts, the expected salary range for this position is $69 900 – $104 900.


This range represents the annual salary or hourly wage that Breezeline expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting. Individual pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, relevant experience, education, and specific work location.

#LI-Hybrid

Location :

Quincy, MA

Company :

Breezeline

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.


If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [email protected]