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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Project Procurement Manager

GE Vernova · Shanghai

Job Description Summary

Negotiate with dedicated providers according to specific policies. Achieve the best contractual conditions while also ensuring internal customer satisfaction. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

Project Procurement Manager (PPM) is the sourcing leader within Project Team and is fully responsible for sourcing SQDC (Safety / Quality / Delivery / Cost) deliverables by collaborating with sourcing peers (GCL / CLS / Buyer / Expeditor) and Cross-functional teams.

ITO handover phase

  • Smooth hand-over of sourcing related scope from ITO to OTR
  • Evaluate budget before ITO-OTR budget hand-over meeting and report risks / opportunity  
  • Support Project planner to make project schedule with the support of GCL/CSL
  • Know the commercial part of the EPC contract and issues the project related purchasing conditions (PRPC)
  • Establish project sourcing documents, incl. Project Procurement Plan (PPP) and Engineering Procurement Plan (EPP)

OTR execution phase

  • Own project sourcing budget and support GCL/CSL to achieve the best costs from supplier
  • Manage Project Sourcing Tracker and ensuring the solidity of the data
  • Drive Project Sourcing level KPI deflation, CTC, EAC, BCC, NNT etc.
  • Drive PO issued on time by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer/Engineer
  • Ensure suppliers meet all contractual requirements by liaison with GCL/CSL/Buyer
  • Ensure Goods delivery on time and on quality by working closely with engineering, SQE and Expeditor and conduct mitigation plan to avoid delay and eliminate LD exposure in case of delay by liaison with expeditor and coordinate with GCL/CSL and internal stakeholders for escalation cases.
  • Manage OTR-ITO feedback timely in terms of costs, delivery, vendor list etc.

Strategy

  • Work closely with GCL/CSL to help develop sourcing strategy for the assigned site/P&L in order to achieve variable cost productivity, cash flow, and controllership goals
  • Help the global supplier selection, qualification, development, and overall supplier management, including managing the entire contract life cycle from Request for Proposal to supplier exit
  • Balance strategy development with the tactical execution necessary to execute cost reduction projects through contract negotiation, process changes, and implementation of sustainable cost controls, including collaboration with Finance to validate the impact of projects and contract negotiations to the general ledger
  • Create and enforce business policies to meet business targets and customer needs, including improving procurement processes and optimizing Sourcing resources to enhance the customer experience with Sourcing
  • Team with engineering teams to identify and implement direct material productivity ideas to minimize total cost
  • Team with logistics and commercial teams to ensure adequate regional capacities exist to minimize transportation costs and meet localization requirements
  • Aligning closely with global commodity leaders to identify and assess supplier capabilities, and measure and manage supplier performance
  • Interface with other GE business sourcing teams and participate in companywide strategic sourcing initiatives

Qualification Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Minimum of 8 years of commercial experience in Sourcing, Sales, Commercial Operations, and/or Supply Chain

Desired Characteristics

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business or Engineering Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA)
  • Prior sourcing experience in negotiating, identifying opportunities, selecting suppliers, sourcing strategy, and implementing contracts
  • Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
  • Strong project management and process improvement skills Change agent with ability to influence at all levels of the organization
  • Process leadership experience such as CAP, Work­out, process improvement, or quality
    CPM or APICS certification
  • Oracle Purchasing system experience
  • Six Sigma training or equivalent quality training
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

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