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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SAF Sr. Engineer

Eurofins · Baltimore, MD, us

SAF Sr. Engineer responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

  • Serve as a customer technical contact.
  • Interpret standards and apply the requirements to products under investigation.
  • Create and implement test procedures.
  • Conduct tests in accordance with standards and procedures, record results.
  • Ensure that test equipment is calibrated or tested and operates properly.
  • Interface with and update the Lab Manager(s), Team Leader(s) and Project Coordinator(s).
  • Assist as necessary with training of junior technicians and engineers.
  • Review files and reports prepared by project engineers.
  • Monitors multiple projects underway.
  • Prepare certification reports and related documents.
  • Assists department management with quoting.
  • Keeps current with industry technical developments and disseminates to the team, as necessary.
  • Assist with conducting and monitoring training of testing personnel as necessary particularly in relevant field of expertise.
  • Perform technical review of relevant reports and project files prepared by other engineers.
  • Support management with Sales and Marketing activities.

Employee Standards:

  • Support department objectives and company goals
  • Be a team player
  • Sustain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude always
  • Accommodate requests with a smile and “let me see what I can do” attitude
  • Adhere to manager directives
  • Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  • Arrive on time, properly dressed, and prepared to work
  • Perform all duties in a timely, accurate, honest, and professional manner
  • Communicate with customers professionally and in accordance with customer service standards
  • Be respectful of others

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

    Basic Minimum Educational Requirements:

    • Four-year college Engineering degree, or other technical degree with relevant work experience

    ​​​​​​Basic Qualifications:

    • Minimum of 10 years of direct work experience in product safety engineering and hazardous location equipment.
    • Ability to maintain confidentially
    • Needs to be receptive to and accepting guidance from others
    • Ability to deal with difficult people and problems
    • Able to work well in a team environment
    • Able to work in a diverse group of people
    • Attention to detail
    • Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
    • Professional appearance
    • Willing to travel
    • Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship. 

    Physical Requirements for Position:

    • Able to sit or stand for long periods of time
    • Able to lift up to 30 pounds

    Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00 PM. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Baltimore, MD  are encouraged to apply.

    • Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holidays

    Eurofins USA Consumer Product Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.