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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Finance Associate

Hudson River Trading · Mumbai

Full-Time Full-Time: Experienced Finance

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Finance Associate to join our Accounting team in Mumbai. This role will support various accounting functions across the company such as fund accounting, management reporting, tax reporting and analysis, trading P&L reconciliation, and financial statement preparation. 

The ideal candidate for this role is a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a background in financial services and a desire to leverage their strong understanding of Indian GAAP (IndAS) and SEBI regulation in our Mumbai office.  

Responsibilities

  • Perform daily P&L, cash, and position reconciliations, including overseeing commission accruals and payments utilizing a vendor-based clearing system
  • Perform month-end closing procedures, including financial statement preparation, cash and position reconciliations, entering income/expense accruals, and preparing capital allocation schedules
  • Test and utilize automated tools for monthly and on-the-fly reconciliation and profit reports, including utilizing Unix commands, SQL queries, and running scripts in Python
  • Assist with external audits, including preparation of financial statements and footnotes under Indian GAAP
  • Collaborate with our Tax team to provide information and data necessary to complete various tax return filings, and assist in preparing filings 
  • Perform cash and collateral management functions, including submitting various bank opening documents, rebalancing cash accounts, updating cash flow projection, monthly bank reconciliations, and capital fund inflow registration
  • Preparation of net worth certificate, financial statements, and directors’ report submissions at bi-annual/annual intervals to the Securities Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
  • Prepare other ad hoc reporting as required by SEBI, banks, and exchanges
  • Assist in the infusion and repatriation of capital
  • Assist in the creation and design of automated reports requested by management
  • Work with relational databases and set up reports using simple SQL queries

Qualifications

  • Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting and an excellent understanding of Indian GAAP
  • Understanding of US GAAP is a plus
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in accounting with an entity regulated by SEBI
  • Strong Excel skills, VBA/SQL experience preferred
  • Big 4 or large international firm experience a plus
  • Excellent cross-functional communications skills, including fluency in English
  • Meticulously detail-oriented
  • Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task
  • Willingness to travel periodically to HRT’s NYC office for training
  • Ability to take calls during US business hours, arranged in advance, as needed

Culture

Hudson River Trading (HRT) brings a scientific approach to trading financial products. We have built one of the world's most sophisticated computing environments for research and development. Our researchers are at the forefront of innovation in the world of algorithmic trading.

At HRT we welcome a variety of expertise: mathematics and computer science, physics and engineering, media and tech. We’re a community of self-starters who are motivated by the excitement of being at the cutting edge of automation in every part of our organization—from trading, to business operations, to recruiting and beyond. We value openness and transparency, and celebrate great ideas from HRT veterans and new hires alike. At HRT we’re friends and colleagues – whether we are sharing a meal, playing the latest board game, or writing elegant code. We embrace a culture of togetherness that extends far beyond the walls of our office.

Feel like you belong at HRT? Our goal is to find the best people and bring them together to do great work in a place where everyone is valued. HRT is proud of our diverse staff; we have offices all over the globe and benefit from our varied and unique perspectives. HRT is an equal opportunity employer; so whoever you are we’d love to get to know you.

Please be advised: Use of AI tools during interviews or assessments is strictly prohibited, unless otherwise instructed or agreed upon. We employ various methods to evaluate the authenticity of candidate responses. If we determine that AI assistance was used during any stage of the hiring process, we reserve the right to immediately disqualify your candidacy or rescind any job offers extended.

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