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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Senior Quality Engineer

Elementbiosciences · San Diego - Headquarters

At Element Biosciences, we are passionate about our mission to empower the scientific community with more freedom and flexibility to accelerate our collective impact on humanity. We have built a highly efficient product-driven organization where employees can learn, grow, and thrive in a challenging but encouraging environment. We are committed to scientific integrity, collegiality, honesty, objectivity, and openness.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer who will play a pivotal role in maturing Element’s Quality Management System (QMS) towards ISO 13485 compliance and provide quality engineering expertise on Element’s on-market products. This is an incredible opportunity for someone who is passionate about being a leader that can work with significant autonomy and independent judgement to achieve our Quality goals and lead continuous improvement projects with cross-functional teams. We are looking for candidates with a solid background in medical devices (Class I-II). Experience with developing strong working relationships with both internal and external customers to influence and enable an effective Quality Culture is a must. This role will report to the Manager, Quality Engineering and will be a San Diego based role.

If you possess the following and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • Spearhead development and continuous improvement of QMS processes, including but not limited to calibration and preventive maintenance program, design controls, process / design / software validation, management review etc.
  • Interpret regulations and requirements to lead efforts related to Risk Management (FMEA), Verification & Validation, Design History File (DHF), Design Master Records (DMR), Device History Records (DHR).
  • Support activities related to audits, NCRs, complaints, change control and new product introductions, including problem resolution, guidance on effective CA/PA, improving documentation
  • Provide quality engineering expertise throughout all product lifecycles, from design and development to post-market surveillance, requiring solid understanding of the company’s product portfolio and close collaboration with multiple functions (R&D, Engineering, Mfg, Supply Chain, Commercial, Software etc.)

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering, Biology, or related science field (an equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered)
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience, preferably in the medical device (Class I-II) or other regulated industry
  • Experience with ISO13485 and ISO 14791 is required. Experience with EU MDR, IEC 62304, 21CFR820, 21CFR 211 is strongly preferred.
  • Experience with wide range of validation including design, process, equipment, product and non-product software is strongly preferred
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and technically challenging environment where adaptability and drive are critical to success
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate closely with suppliers and with internal stakeholders of varying levels to drive Quality System improvements
  • Demonstrates an ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and able to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
  • Strong inclination and passion for continuous improvement
  • Strong analytical skills, reporting, and data analysis are strongly preferred
  • Experience working with electronic Quality Management System and manufacturing-related business systems, like ERP and MES, is preferred
  • ISO13485 Lead Auditor certification and ASQ CQE certification is a plus

Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 20 pounds

Location:

  • San Diego (on-site)

Travel: 

  • Domestic travel up to 10%

Job Type:

  • Full-time/Exempt

Base Compensation Pay Range:

  • $104,000 - $137,000



In addition to base compensation noted above, you will be eligible for stock options, discretionary annual bonus, no cost health insurance plans, 401k with company match, and flexible paid time off. 

 

Please note: Base compensation will depend on multiple factors, including geographic location, qualifications, and experience. 

 

We foster an environment such that all people are afforded the freedom to pursue their passions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.

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