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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Logistic Intern

Ircagroup · Gallarate, Italy

Who we are:
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.

Scope of the Role
The Logistics Intern will join the Logistics function and support the team in both operational and analytical activities related to warehouse and distribution flow management, working closely with logistics providers (3PL), production plants, and internal company functions.
The intern will contribute to monitoring logistics performance, managing operational and IT anomalies, and developing continuous improvement actions, with the goal of ensuring a high level of customer service, accurate stock data alignment, and effective cost control.
Who we are:
IRCA Group, an Advent portfolio company, was founded in Italy in 1919, and it is a leading international B2B provider of high-quality semi-finished ingredients such as chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, nuts and pistachios, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other essential solutions for industrial clients or other independent artisanal producers.
With more than 2.400 employees, 22 production facilities worldwide, and €1 billion in revenues, IRCA Group has a solid track record of growth and international expansion.

Scope of the Role
The Logistics Intern will join the Logistics function and support the team in both operational and analytical activities related to warehouse and distribution flow management, working closely with logistics providers (3PL), production plants, and internal company functions.
The intern will contribute to monitoring logistics performance, managing operational and IT anomalies, and developing continuous improvement actions, with the goal of ensuring a high level of customer service, accurate stock data alignment, and effective cost control.
Location: Gallarate (VA)

Working hours: Full time, 40h/week, from Monday to Friday. You can start your day between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m., enjoy a lunch break of 1 to 1.5 hours anytime between 12:30 and 2:30 p.m., and wrap up your workday starting from 5:00 pm while completing a full 8-hour workday.

IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, valuing different perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth and career opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.

We welcome applications from candidates of all genders, backgrounds, identities, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. We believe in equal opportunities for all and ensure that our hiring process complies with the highest standards of non-discrimination and inclusivity. IRCA Group is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone can be their authentic selves, reach their full potential, and feel a true sense of belonging. Join us in creating a workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone can thrive.

Il presente annuncio è rivolto ai candidati appartenenti a qualsiasi orientamento o espressione di genere, nel rispetto dei principi di diversità e inclusione e di non discriminazione ai sensi del D.lgs. 198/2006.

What do we offer

  • An international and inclusive environment, with opportunities to work on global projects and collaborate with colleagues worldwide
  • Career growth opportunities, including possibilities abroad
  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
  • Meal vouchers (€8 for each day spent in the office)
  • Health insurance coverage as per national labor contract
  • Free company parking
  • Company smartphone and laptop
  • Responsibilities

  • Support to customers and internal functions in managing logistics anomalies (shipments, storage, handling) and IT issues (missing order receipt, interface errors, data mismatches)
  • Analysis of logistics claims in collaboration with external providers and internal functions (root cause analysis and definition of corrective actions)
  • Monitoring and analysis of logistics KPIs (service level, anomalies, obsolescence, costs)
  • Preparation of periodic reports to support the Logistics function and participation in cross‑functional meetings
  • Operational coordination with Customer Service, Operations, and logistics providers
  • Management of disposal and reconditioning flows for damaged products
  • Collaboration in the development of continuous improvement projects in both internal and external warehouses
  • Control and reconciliation of stock discrepancies between the company ERP system and the 3PL warehouse, analyzing inventory variances and supporting the definition of corrective actions
  • Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferably in Management Engineering, Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related fields).
  • Technical Skills

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Interest in ERP systems and information flows
  • Good command of the English language (written and spoken)
  • Soft Skills

  • Strong analytical mindset and problem‑solving attitude
  • Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both with internal functions and external providers
  • Ability to work in a team and in cross‑functional environmentsGood priority‑management skills
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Proactivity and initiative