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.

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Career TEAM is a leading workforce development organization on a mission to transform lives.  We blend cutting-edge technology with compassionate, high-touch services to drive real, measurable outcomes in the lives of job seekers across the country.  At Career TEAM, we’re solving today’s unemployment challenges with smart software, world-class trainers, dedicated case managers, dynamic job developers, and innovative partners. If you're passionate about making a difference and believe in the power of technology to transform lives, you’ll feel right at home here.

Career TEAM is seeking skilled Talent Acquisition Specialists to play a key role in coordinating recruitment operations in the United States while also leading full-cycle recruitment of technical and software development talent within the Philippines. This night-shift position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, virtual environment, is highly proficient with applicant tracking systems like Greenhouse, and has a passion for streamlining processes and building exceptional teams.  This is a remote position that can be performed from anywhere in the Philippines.

Join Career TEAM in making a positive impact on communities through our workforce development products and services. Apply now to be a key player in driving operational efficiency and contributing to the organization’s growth, all while enjoying the flexibility of a 100% remote position.

In this role, you will work from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am PHST.

Why Join Us?

  • Be a founding member of a dynamic team shaping the future of our products
  • Make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals
  • Grow and learn in an environment that values innovation

Career Team also offers a competitive total rewards package, including:

  • amazing options for advancement;
  • HMO with an option to add dependents;
  • paid holidays and 15 paid time off, offered on an accrual basis

Your Impact on Career TEAM’s Success:

  • Gains a thorough understanding of the market sector and develops recruitment strategies
  • Utilizes innovative and creative approaches to recruitment
  • Ensures a constant applicant flow and keeps an active database for current and future positions
  • Ensures recruitment targets for program requirements are met
  • Screens resumes, conducts interviews, reference checks, and prepares employment offers
  • Serves as primary scheduling contact for candidates and internal clients
  • Organizes times and schedules for candidate interviews.
  • Handle communications with a wide variety of candidates
  • Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to draw in a large number of qualified candidates
  • Collaborate with our Hiring Managers to determine position requirements for open vacancies
  • Create and post job ads on various job boards, hiring platforms, and forums
  • Help with the onboarding of new hires
  • Manages job postings internally and externally
  • Maintains confidential files and data integrity
  • Contributes to team and corporate projects intended to improve processes and procedures
  • Approach each day and task with a “ZAG” mindset
  • Assist with HR projects and other duties as requested or assigned

The Ideal Qualifications for this Position Include:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field
  • Fluency in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • 4+ years of progressive experience in Human Resources Operations
  • Expert level working knowledge of MS Excel
  • In-depth knowledge of US HR principles, laws (federal, state, and local), and best practices
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems and ATS Systems (Greenhouse, ADP Workforce Now preferred)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and confidentiality

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

About Career TEAM:
Founded in 1996, Career TEAM is socially conscious organization that seeks to close the nation’s opportunity divide through government-funded workforce development programs designed to help individuals get the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to obtain quality employment.  In addition to administering these programs, Career TEAM develops and leverages cutting-edge software tools to ignite transformative change within the workforce development industry.  Career TEAM is revolutionizing the operational landscape for workforce development professionals through its Career Edge platform, which includes state-of-the-art job training tools and advanced case management systems.  For more information see www.careeredge.com and www.careerteam.com.

Career TEAM’s outstanding record has resulted in numerous honors, including:

  • Named by Inc. Magazine as one of America's 500 fastest growing privately held companies
  • Recipient of the US Chamber of Commerce Blue Chip Enterprise Award for innovation
  • Featured by 60 Minutes, CNN, Money Magazine, Inc. Magazine and the British Broadcasting Network as an innovative, government funded solutions program
  • Invited to the White House after being cited by the National Welfare-to-Work Partnership and National Alliance of Business as a top 10 US training provider

Career Team is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Background Check Requirements. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check (including criminal, prior employment and education verification). Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees who apply for the position.