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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Dante is hiring full time Full Stack and/or Senior Full Stack Engineers to join our growing team. Dive right in working alongside Dante teammates and client stakeholders to build robust scalable software in the cloud for our Enterprise private sector clients. Industry clients include Airlines, Communications, Finance, Media, Telecommunications and more. We are building dynamic solutions while approaching consulting in a unique and refreshing way, using Cloud Native and serverless architecture & development using React, Node.js, AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.

We hire full time employees residing in the DC metro area (DC, VA, MD), California, Oregon, Washington, Texas, Colorado, Montana and Kansas.

Full Stack Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with Dante team and client stakeholders using Cloud Native Architecture (e.g., JavaScript, React, Node, AWS Lambda,  DynamoDB, etc.)
  • Work across full technology stack to deliver end to end solutions using Lean methodologies
  • Work closely with teams and independently to complete deliverables on time
  • Continue to learn and introduce emerging technologies that may provide more effective solutions

Qualifications:

  • MUST have 2+ years of on-the-job experience writing AWS Lambda functions
  • 3 + years of Enterprise application development practical on-the-job experience using JavaScript, Node.js, React, and DynamoDB or relevant database
  • 3+ years of development experience of multi-tier software applications
  • Experience with iterative development in a fast paced environment
  • Experience with AWS, Git, Jasmine, Mocha, Atlassian suite a plus
  • Prior experience in a Lean development environment is a plus
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly develop subject matter expertise
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with project team and client stakeholders
  • Prior experience in a consulting environment a plus
  • Must have effective communication and listening skills
  • MUST have U.S. Citizenship or possess Green Card

Salary: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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  • Health savings account
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
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