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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Solution Engineer - Hypercare Team

Five9 · Manila, Manila, Philippines (Hybrid)

Join us in bringing joy to customer experience.  Five9 is a leading provider of cloud contact center software, bringing the power of cloud innovation to customers worldwide.   

Living our values everyday results in our team-first culture and enables us to innovate, grow, and thrive while enjoying the journey together. We celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment, empowering our employees to be their authentic selves. 

Solution Engineer - Hypercare Team

Overview of Job Function:

At Five9, the Solutions Engineer (SE) is a senior member of the Hypercare team. As a Solutions Engineer, you will be the point of contact for assigned Hypercare customers and will provide them with advanced-level technical support. You manage high-impact technical cases, ensuring that all break/fix issues are resolved in accordance with customer’s service agreements. Collaborates with Technical Support Engineers (TSEs), who are often in charge of many of Hypercare customers' technical support cases, to guarantee timely status updates, customer communication, duplication, and root cause resolution. You cultivate relationships with key customer stakeholders and internal Five9 teams to facilitate effective communication.

Principal Duties and Essential Responsibilities:

  • Operates as the lead point of contact for all matters specific to Hypercare customers.
  • Builds and maintains strong, long-lasting customer relationship.
  • Ensures the timely and successful delivery of solutions.
  • Clearly communicates the progress of weekly and monthly initiatives to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Prepares cases analyses, employing data trends to analyze behavior patterns, preempting potential impacts.
  • Assists with high severity requests or issue escalations as needed.
  • Solutions Engineers are expected to proactively reach out to Customers in the event of Service Interruptions and degradations.
  • Identify the customer's managed service's needs, gather requirements, establish success criteria, document, and validate desired operations.
  • Conduct checkpoints with key Hypercare stakeholders.
  • Assess and fine tune service deliverables to ensure operational excellence.

Requirements: 

  • At least 5 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 3 years in software support position.
  • BA/BS or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of PBX, ACD, CTI, VoIP and IVR applications.
  • Knowledge of Networking theories and protocols such as TCP/IP and the OSI Model.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.)
  • Experience in technical writing, documentation, and business presentations
  • Self-starter possessing excellent time management skills with the ability to manage multiple cases and troubleshooting activities simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of contact center operations.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • May need to work flexible hours to meet customer needs and escalations. Generally, will work at designated shifts aligned with the customer.
  • Willingness to travel.

Preferred Requirements:

  • At least 1-year experience in handling Enterprise customer-relations
  • Experience in supporting and implementation of AI and automation systems
  • Project management skill

Company Benefits

  • Company stocks
  • Annual merit increase based on performance
  • 15% night shift differential pay
  • Paid Leave with Cash Conversion
  • HMO with free dependents
  • Retirement Plan
  • Life Insurance
  • While on work from home setup: Internet and meal allowance are provided
  • Employee Assistance Program for mental and social well-being
  • Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PhilHealth, PagIBIG, 13th month pay, Solo parent leave, Special leave for women)

Five9 embraces diversity and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  The more inclusive we are, the better we are.  Five9 is an equal opportunity employer. 


View our privacy policy, including our privacy notice to California residents here: https://www.five9.com/pt-pt/legal.  

Note: Five9 will never request that an applicant send money as a prerequisite for commencing employment with Five9.