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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Project Manager

Costco Wholesale · Tokyo, Japan

Job Title

Project Manager

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex construction projects, including office fit-outs, data center developments, capital improvements, and site renovations. This role involves strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, and full-cycle project management from planning through execution.

Job Description

About the Role:

  • Lead multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
  • Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution, including risk management and mitigation strategies.
  • Review and approve requisitions, change orders, payment applications, and other project-related financial documents.
  • Manage client relationships and act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communications.
  • Guide site teams in identifying requirements, estimating costs, preparing schedules, and coordinating work completion.
  • Conduct due diligence reviews and building evaluations; prepare and present physical audit reports.
  • Select, negotiate, and manage contracts with consultants, vendors, and construction contractors.
  • Provide regular project status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including executive-level reporting.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and local regulations.
  • Obtain necessary approvals for organizational changes, project plans, and expenditures exceeding budget thresholds.
  • Mentor and support junior staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across project delivery processes, identifying opportunities for efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced client satisfaction.
  • Support business development efforts by contributing to proposals, client presentations, and strategic planning for new project opportunities.

About You:

  • Degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, Building Surveying, Project Management, or any related construction discipline.
  • At least 10 years of construction/development industry experience with a proven track record in managing and delivering complex projects.
  • Strong background in construction management, cost estimating, and exposure to data centers, manufacturing, logistics, or large-scale developments.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, problem‑solving, and organizational skills; able to work both independently and in a team.
  • Proficient in MS Office; experience with AutoCAD and MS Project or P6 is an advantage.

Why join Cushman & Wakefield?

As one of the leading global real estate services firms transforming the way people work, shop and live working at Cushman & Wakefield means you will benefit from;

  • Being part of a growing global company;
  • Career development and a promote from within culture;
  • An organisation committed to Diversity and Inclusion

We're committed to providing work-life balance for our people in an inclusive, rewarding environment.
We achieve this by providing a flexible and agile work environment by focusing on technology and autonomy to help our people achieve their career ambitions. We focus on career progression and foster a promotion from within culture, leveraging global opportunities to ensure we retain our top talent. We encourage continuous learning and development opportunities to develop personal, professional and technical capabilities, and we reward with a comprehensive employee benefits program.

We have a vision of the future, where people simply belong.

 

That's why we support and celebrate inclusive causes, not just on days of recognition throughout the year, but every day. We embrace diversity across race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or persons with disabilities or protected veteran status.

We ensure DEI is part of our DNA as a global community - it means we go way beyond than just talking about it - we live it. If you want to live it too, join us.







INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”
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