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 Corporate Counsel

Coretrustpurchasinggroupllc · Hybrid in Nashville or Remote in U.S.

Every organization needs supplies and services to operate. From laptops and rental cars to pens and pallets, all businesses, schools, and government bodies have procurement needs. That’s where CoreTrust comes in. CoreTrust works with our members and suppliers to transform how procurement professionals buy billions of dollars’ worth of supplies and services annually. We’re on a mission to be the one place where buyers and suppliers connect, secure purchasing agreements, transact, and partner to accelerate value and realize savings.

To support our growth, we’re seeking a dynamic Senior Corporate Counsel.  

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be a key member of the legal team, providing strategic legal guidance and transactional support across the organization. This role focuses on managing supplier and member agreements, advising on compliance matters, and supporting group purchasing operations in a highly regulated industry. You will partner with internal business leaders to ensure sound and strategic advice to drive growth and operational excellence, while also managing relationships with external stakeholders. Liaise with outside counsel as needed. 

This position offers broad exposure across all lines of business and the opportunity to influence critical initiatives in a fast-growing, well-resourced company. Intellectual curiosity, strong business acumen, and ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders (including supplier partners, private equity firms, government agencies, and large enterprise organizations). The ability to anticipate procurement trends and regulatory impacts is preferred. 

Responsibilities

  • Contract Management & Negotiation 
    • Independently draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial documents, including supplier contracts, membership agreements, intellectual property, licensing, consulting arrangements, and custom pricing agreements 
    • Develop and maintain contract templates 
    • Provide legal guidance on contract interpretation and related issues impacting group purchasing operations 
  • Compliance & Risk Management 
    • Advise on compliance with applicable laws and regulations, including Anti-Kickback statutes and GPO Safe Harbor requirements 
    • Assist in drafting and implementing policies related to contracting processes, ethics, and compliance 
    • Conduct training and presentations for internal stakeholders on legal and compliance matters 
  • Strategic Legal Support 
    • Serve as a trusted advisor to all internal departments, offering guidance on regulatory issues and complex procurement arrangements 
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