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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Full Stack Developer

Envision Horizons LLC · Remote

Envision Horizons is a global marketplace growth agency specializing in Amazon, Walmart, and other major retail media networks. Our team helps brands build awareness, capture market share, and drive profitability through data-driven strategy and execution.

We believe high-performing teams are built on trust, curiosity, and the power of collective expertise. As a leading force in global eCommerce acceleration, our diverse, tech-driven professionals don’t just react to the industry; they shape it. By fusing ambitious thinking with compassion, we deliver exceptional client outcomes while making space for every individual to create, grow, and genuinely thrive. Each team member influences our evolution, enjoying flexibility and support unmatched by larger organizations. Here, your impact is real, your ideas matter, and your career trajectory is limitless.​​

Role Overview

Join Envision Horizons as a Full Stack Developer and help us build the next generation of internal tools and services! In this role, you will be an essential part of our engineering team, contributing to the development and maintenance of the marketing, analytics, and reporting platforms that drive our global eCommerce strategy.

You’ll work across the full stack to implement critical features, optimize data workflows in .NET and SQL, and ensure our systems provide an elegant experience for our internal teams. This role is a perfect fit for a developer who has mastered the fundamentals and is ready to take on more ownership in a fast-paced, data-driven environment. At Envision Horizons, you’ll enjoy a remote-first culture that values curiosity and provides the support you need to refine your technical expertise while making a real impact on our business growth.

How You’ll Make an Impact

  • Support & Develop: Build and maintain backend services and RESTful APIs in .NET (C#), focusing on clean, readable code that powers our internal operations.

  • Data Execution: Write and optimize SQL queries (MySQL) to manage data flow and help the team extract meaningful insights for client reporting.

  • Enhance UI/UX: Update and improve internal tool interfaces using Razor (.cshtml) and vanilla JavaScript, ensuring a smooth and functional experience for our strategy teams.

  • Learn & Integrate: Assist in connecting third-party APIs (like Amazon and SmartScout) under the guidance of senior engineers to expand our platform’s reach.

  • Maintain Quality: Proactively troubleshoot and debug code to ensure system stability, taking ownership of the reliability of the features you build.

  • Collaborative Growth: Participate in sprint planning and brainstorm sessions, contributing ideas while learning from a team of seasoned eCommerce experts.

  • Code Stewardship: Engage in peer code reviews to maintain high standards and accelerate your own professional development.

What Sets You Apart

  • 1–3 years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on building and maintaining web applications.

  • Strong foundational knowledge of C# (.NET) and a solid understanding of how RESTful APIs function.

  • Proficiency with SQL (MySQL or similar); you should be comfortable writing queries, joining tables, and managing data integrity.

  • Experience with Front-End Basics: You have a working knowledge of Razor views (.cshtml) and are comfortable writing vanilla JavaScript, HTML, and CSS without relying solely on heavy frameworks.

  • Familiarity with Git: You understand standard version control workflows and are comfortable collaborating in a shared codebase.

  • Adaptability: You thrive in a dynamic, remote-first environment and are excited to grow your skills within the e-commerce and retail media space.

  • Problem-Solving Mindset: You are a clear communicator who enjoys deconstructing technical challenges and is eager to learn new systems.

Benefits:

  • Competitive base salary plus uncapped commissions, so your results and ambition are truly rewarded.

  • Fully remote culture, with collaborative hubs in New York, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Salt Lake City, and Seattle; join us from anywhere, but connect where opportunity grows.

  • Comprehensive health, vision, and dental insurance with a minimum company contribution, 401(k) match to plan for your future, and flexible PTO and wellness days to support both your personal and professional well-being.

  • Career growth support, ongoing learning opportunities, 1:1 leadership coaching program, and structured mentorship opportunities.

  • Engaging virtual team events and activities throughout the year.

  • Partnership with Talkspace for free mental health support.

Why Envision Horizons?

  • Culture-Driven: Our values: Be a Leader, Get It Done, Be Inquisitive, and Have Humility, are more than words. They’re the foundation of every win and the reason our team stays and grows.

  • Empowered Growth: With open leadership, mentorship, and real opportunities for upskilling and career pathing, your ambition won’t hit a ceiling here.

  • Opportunity for Impact: Small enough that your voice matters and big enough to work with the world’s most exciting brands.

  • True Flexibility: Design your workday around life, wherever you are, with both remote autonomy and collaborative energy.


Envision Horizons is committed to building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, and everyone is encouraged to apply. Envision Horizons is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, national origin, protected veteran status, age, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state, or local law.


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