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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General Application

INNERGY · Austin, TX, us

We’re always looking for passionate, driven people to join our growing team. Whether your background is in 

engineering, product, design, customer success, sales, accounting, finance, marketing, or operations, INNERGY offers opportunities to make a meaningful impact in a company that is scaling quickly and shaping an entire industry.

By submitting a general application, you’ll be considered for future openings that align with your skills, experience, and interests.

What We Look For

  • Curiosity, creativity, and a growth mindset.
  • Strong functional expertise in your area (software development, design, accounting, customer success, etc.).
  • Experience in high-growth or dynamic environments a plus.
  • Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills.
  • Passion for solving real problems and delivering real impact for customers.

Why You’ll Love It Here

At INNERGY, our mission is to create raving fans and that starts with our people. We’re a team that:

  • Leads with empathy and trust.
  • Thrives in a culture of curiosity, impact, and continuous improvement.
  • Rolls up our sleeves, embraces challenges, and celebrates wins together.
  • Believes that how we work matters just as much as what we build.

If you don’t see a role that matches your exact background but you’re excited about our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Apply here and tell us more about yourself. We’re always eager to connect with exceptional talent.

 Location Eligibility

This is a U.S.-based remote role. However, due to regulatory requirements, we are only able to consider candidates who reside in U.S. states that do not currently mandate salary disclosure in job postings.

This includes, but is not limited to: Texas, Florida, Missouri, Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

Candidates residing in California, Colorado, New York, Illinois, Washington, or other states with active pay transparency laws will not be considered at this time.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

At INNERGY, we are committed to creating a workplace that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion. We value the unique perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences each team member brings. These differences make us stronger, drive better decisions, and fuel meaningful innovation and outcomes.

INNERGY is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their role. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process or on the job, please let us know. We will work with you to support your accessibility needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

INNERGY is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels. We are committed to fostering a work environment free from discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Location Eligibility Notice

This is a U.S.-based remote role. Due to current regulatory requirements, we are only able to consider candidates who reside in U.S. states that do not mandate salary disclosure in job postings.

Eligible states include, but are not limited to: Texas, Florida, Missouri, Arizona, Indiana, North Carolina, and Wisconsin.

At this time, candidates residing in California, Colorado, New York, Illinois, Washington, or other states with active pay transparency requirements are not eligible for consideration.

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