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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Investigative Intelligence Analyst, Seattle

Concentric · Seattle, Washington

Are you interested in joining an organization with a global reach? In a world of shifting threats, Concentric is your trusted ally. Powered by elite professionals from military, government, and intelligence backgrounds. If you are passionate about intelligence, risk analysis, threat management, executive protection, security operations, or business resiliency, Concentric may be the organization you’ve been searching for!

Concentric is a risk consultancy specializing in delivering strategic security and intelligence services. We provide holistic, intelligent security solutions for private clients and corporations globally. Concentric offers strategic advisory services, risk assessments, physical protection, threat intelligence, open-source monitoring, program audits, secure embedded staffing, and training for security teams and intelligence analysts.  

Our ultimate goal is to be recognized as the most innovative, capable, and trusted Risk Management partner in the world, and we do this by following these core values: 
 
Integrity – Collaboration - Relationships – Excellence – Creativity - Results  

Join Us,

Concentric - "Your World Secured"

We are currently looking to hire an Investigative Intelligence Analyst to join our team embedded with our client in Seattle! This position requires working onsite full-time at our client's Headquarters in Seattle, WA.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position requires rapid analytic assessments of open source information to identify and convey security and operational risks to the company. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to multi-task, investigate and assess threats, provide deep-dive analysis, and summarize relevant information for other security partners and senior management. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to work independently, think critically, review and assess information from a variety of sources, and prioritize multiple requests in a fast-paced environment that requires significant attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Identify, investigate, and assess physical, operational, and reputational threats to the company, personnel, or assets.
  • Triage incoming requests for information, provide timely and pertinent analysis, and coordinate response efforts with multiple departments
  • Evaluate escalating situations, apply critical thinking, and coordinate effectively with other security personnel
  • Gather, analyze, and evaluate information from a variety of sources
  • Produce clear and concise intelligence reports, threat assessments, and other investigative products
  • Build and maintain business relationships with internal and external partners
  • Assist in case management and provide monthly, quarterly, and annual reports
  • Regular day shift with on-call availability 24/7, including weekends and evenings 
  • Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be able to legally work in the country where this position is located without visa sponsorship.
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Experience in open-source research techniques
  • 2+ years in analytical, investigative, security, incident management, or related disciplines
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to succinctly summarize and assess information, and must have effective interpersonal skills
  • Experience working with highly confidential information
  • Experience in completing multiple tasks simultaneously and functioning with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and help implement new ideas to help drive the program forward
  • This position requires up to 10-15% travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proficient in multiple languages
  • Familiarity with professional threat assessment organizations, including the Association of Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • The HSA medical plan covers 100% of the premium for employee-only coverage. The PPO medical plan requires an employee contribution for employee-only coverage. For both plans, Concentric covers a substantial portion of the premium for dependents.
  • Concentric also offers an HSA employer contribution
  • Medical FSA
  • Employer-paid insurance: life, STD, LTD, and AD&D 
  • 401 (k) including employer match 
  • 7 paid holidays 
  • Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
  • Annual Health & Wellness Benefit
  • Pet Insurance
  • National discount employee program
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal needs
  • Credentity Protection - Eclipse Digital Protection by Concentric
  • Free access to our Risk Intelligence Dashboard and GEAR App. Providing 24/7 access to trusted risk intelligence and remote support, helping you stay informed, prepared, and protected wherever you operate.
  • Dedicated Security and Intelligence Training Programs for Professional Development
  • Coaching and Mentoring Opportunities
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Seattle, Washington Pay Range
$81,000$81,000 USD

Concentric and SPS Global acknowledge the systemic barriers in the security industry and recognize that removing those barriers will require a collaborative and conscious effort. Concentric and SPS Global are committed to programs and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, enhancing our organization and the broader community. We are creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. 

Concentric Advisors and SPS Global are committed to protecting the privacy and security of all applicants who submit personal information to us. You can access our GDPR and CCPA policy by clicking the GDPR button at the bottom of our career page.