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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RF Simulation Engineer

Delartech · Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China

About the job

Delart is home to a team of world-class engineers and project leaders dedicated to developing the next generation of advanced networking technologies, consumer devices, and innovative technology solutions. Trusted by some of the world’s leading technology companies, we deliver highly scalable, mission-critical solutions that power both consumer and business applications globally. Since our founding in 2017, we have been at the forefront of designing cutting-edge networking, telecommunications, and consumer products, while driving end-to-end project execution and creating transformative technology applications.

Overview

Join an innovative team in the consumer electronics industry as an RF Simulation Engineer. You will play a pivotal role in driving the design and optimization of RF hardware for advanced connectivity solutions, such as WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, and 5G-FR1. Your expertise will guide the RF design process from early prototyping to validation and certification, ensuring the performance and reliability of next-generation consumer devices.

Responsibilities

  • Lead RF hardware design activities focused on various connectivity protocols including WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS, UWB, and 5G-FR1.
  • Drive the product design lifecycle from prototyping to final certification, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
  • Optimize RF chain performance by enhancing gain lineup, linearity, sensitivity, and managing interference.
  • Conduct RF schematic and layout design reviews, facilitate RF tuning, and simulation for performance optimization.
  • Plan and execute comprehensive lab RF validation tests for design validation and performance enhancement.
  • Manage factory prototype builds and address issues through thorough RF tuning and layout optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Proficiency in using RF EM simulation tool.
  • 5+ years of experience in RF connectivity design for wireless consumer electronics.
  • Proficiency in using RF design tools such as ADS RF Schematic, Ansys HFSS, and Keysight ADS.
  • Strong understanding and application of RF concepts: impedance matching, TX/RX lineup, and Smith Charts.
  • Proven expertise in RF simulation tools and methods that influence high-performance design decisions.
  • Demonstrated experience with RF schematics and front-end modules.
  • Experience with a variety of RF equipment, including network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and communication testers like Litepoint, CMW500, and Anritsu.
  • Proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced skills in RF simulation and optimization using industry-standard tools.
  • Deep understanding of and experience in optimizing the RF performance of wireless devices in compliance with industry specifications.

Benefits

Delart provides competitive benefits and compensation across all regions where we operate. In the United States, our benefits package includes premium PPO and HMO medical insurance, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA), life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a company-matched 401(k) plan, and a generous paid time off policy.

Join us in shaping the future of technology. Apply today!

Delart is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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