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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Temporary Assistant Buyer

Esri · Redlands, CA

Operations Agency - Temporary Yes Operations Individual Contributor Early Career New Position

Overview

Actively participate in the support of Esri's purchasing activities, including vendor and supplier relationship maintenance and managing purchase orders. You will execute daily tasks and projects with support from buyers and other colleagues. 

Responsibilities

  • Procure indirect materials, supplies, services, and equipment, as required
  • Resolve supplier issues/concerns
  • Resolve A/P invoice issues related to purchases
  • Accurately and promptly reconcile assigned credit card accounts
  • Process purchase orders timely and efficiently
  • Maintain positive, effective relationships with suppliers and internal customers
  • Effectively prioritize workload to achieve optimum efficiencies
  • Perform various purchasing tasks, as needed

Requirements

  • 4+ years of work experience in a business environment, such as commercial, operations, consumer products
    • 1+ years of work experience in Purchasing
  • Professional self-starter capable of working with limited supervision
  • Detail-oriented team player
  • Superior customer service skills, excellent organizational skills, and strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Good math and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to multi-task
  • Able to interface with employees at all levels of the organization
  • Proficient skill level in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite of products
  • Visa Sponsorship is not available for this posting. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Recommended Qualifications

  • Previous experience in contract processing or related discipline
  • Knowledge of SAP
  • Experience with strategic sourcing

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Total Rewards

The pay range for this position takes into account education level and previous relevant work experience to include specialized skill sets. Students who meet minimum qualifications during their assignment may also qualify for 401(k) and profit share.

A reasonable estimate of the base pay range is
$24.15—$36.75 USD

The Company

At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life’s best work. Our commitment to these principles extends to the global communities we serve by creating positive change with GIS technology. For more information on Esri’s Racial Equity and Social Justice initiatives, please visit our website here.

If you don’t meet all of the preferred qualifications for this position, we encourage you to still apply!

Esri is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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