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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RAMS Engineer

Egis Group · Chicago, IL, us

THIS OPPORTUNITY:

The RAMS Engineer will join the EGIS group and work on major subway and rail projects in the US and across North America. You will be the technical lead for these activities in the US while also working with Egis’s RAMS and safety assurance engineering departments across the globe.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Provide your technical and organizational expertise for the projects in which you will be involved.

· Perform RAMS analysis such as Safety Management Plan, Preliminary Hazard Analysis, Interface Hazard Analysis, Hazard Log, SIL Allocation, RAM Allocation.

· Control and validate the conformity of the RAMS documentation produced.

· Support the development of safety cases and safety justification reports for regulatory submission.

· Ensure RAMS activities comply with EN 50126, EN 50716, EN 50129, NFPA 130, and applicable local regulatory frameworks.

· Participate in design reviews to verify RAMS requirements are embedded into system and subsystem specifications.

· Provide independent and professional assessment that subway systems meet all applicable safety requirements and are fit for their intended operational environment.

· Plan and execute assessment activities, including reviews of hazard analyses, safety cases, system design, testing documentation, and verification and validation (V&V) evidence.

· Conduct safety audits, prepare detailed audit reports, and track resolution of findings to closure.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

· Authorized to work in the US (no visa sponsorship is being considered for this role).

· Graduate Engineer with at least 10 years’ experience in the field of systems safety assurance.

· Experience of delivering safety assurance activities in a rail environment, in design and build projects.

· Knowledge and experience in the use of international Safety standards EN 50126, EN 50716, EN 50129, NFPA 130.

· Practical experience conducting hazard analysis, risk assessment, SIL requirements and contributing to safety case development.

· Knowledge and experience in Subway signaling systems, such as CBTC and Solid State Interlocking.

· Knowledge and experience in Independent Safety Assessment (ISA), ideally on subway projects.

· You enjoy mentoring and developing others. You want to pass your technical skills and knowledge to your team.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Fluent in English at professional level. You have used English as your work language on projects.

· Travel will be required.

WHY JOIN EGIS?

  • Opportunity to participate in a full range of employee benefits including, health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
  • 401(k) plan beginning the first day of the month following 90 days of continuous employment with 4.5% company match.
  • Gracious Paid Time Off (PTO) package with increased accrual rates with tenure, along with 9 paid holidays.
  • Competitive wages and potential bonus opportunities offered. The wage offered for this position ranges between $140,000 - $180,000 (depending on experience, licensure, and candidate location).
  • Flexible schedules and potential hybrid schedules offered.
  • Paid parental leave offered beginning the first day of the month following the first 30 days of continuous employment.
  • Educational assistance / Tuition Reimbursement.

 

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