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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Analyst, Product Operations

Gafg · Hartford, Connecticut, United States

About Global Atlantic 

Global Atlantic is a leading provider of retirement security and investment solutions with operations in the U.S., Bermuda, and Japan. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of KKR (NYSE: KKR), a leading global investment firm, Global Atlantic combines deep insurance expertise with KKR’s powerful investment capabilities to deliver long-term financial security for millions of individuals worldwide. With a broad suite of annuity, preneed life insurance, reinsurance, and investment solutions, Global Atlantic, through its issuing companies, helps people achieve their financial goals with confidence. For more information, please visit www.globalatlantic.com

POSITION SUMMARY

This is an exciting position on an established Product Operations team in our Hartford Conn. Office. As a key contributor within the Global Atlantic Operations group, the candidate will have the responsibility to continuously improve product processes and controls to provide outstanding product support to all areas of Global Atlantic. The successful candidate will interface regularly with Third Party Administrators (TPAs) and other locations and departments within Global Atlantic.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Using product knowledge, participate in resolving questions and projects with inforce policies and partnering with the TPA’s to provide analysis on products, with a focus on annuities.
  • Respond to escalated service issues and production problems
  • Develop, test and maintain Excel spreadsheet calculation tools for TPAs
  • Review new and audit existing TPA processes and procedures involving product calculations
  • Identify gaps in the current process and create additional controls as needed
  • Analyze business requirements, product specifications, policy contracts, annual statements, and supplemental reports to justify implementation decisions
  • Analyzes quality data to identify trends, issues, and makes observations to management
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of the product, process, and procedures of in scope functions

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Education and experience equivalent to a four-year college degree in actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, finance, or other related field is required
  • 2 exams passed and 1+ years of experience in the insurance industry or actuarial field
  • Demonstrated Excel expertise
  • Demonstrated strong analytical ability
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, for delivery to a variety of audiences
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical written material
  • High energy level and internal motivation
  • Adaptable, can seamlessly maintain effort and focus when priorities change
  • Learning mindset, focus on continuous process improvement
  • Results-oriented, with ability to execute multiple high-priority items simultaneously
  • Detail-oriented, with ability to test complex calculations and spot gaps in current processes
  • Ambition and desire to succeed by delivering quality and effective results

“To be considered for this role, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.”  

 

 

This is the expected annual base salary range for this Boston-based position. Actual salaries may vary based on factors, such as skill, experience, and qualification for the role. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, based on factors such as individual and team performance.

Global Atlantic EEOC Statement
Global Atlantic is an equal opportunity employer. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by applicable law.

The base salary range for this role
$53,500$102,000 USD

Privacy Statement

Our employees are in the office 5 days per week in New York and 4 days per week in all other offices. If you have questions on this policy or the application process, please reach out to [email protected]

Global Atlantic reserves the right to modify the qualifications and requirements for this position to accommodate business needs and regulatory changes. Future adjustments may include obtaining specific licenses or certifications to comply with operational needs and conform to applicable industry-specific regulatory requirements, state and federal laws.