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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Business Developer

Inthepocket · Belgium

About us 

We're an independent European digital product studio with a strong track record of delivering market-defining strategies and products for enterprises and governments. With about 200 talented people across three countries, premium AI capabilities and a diverse portfolio of international clients, we define, design and ship high-quality digital products, strategies and software. From global cloud-based platforms and large-scale apps to medical devices, banking software and augmented reality experiences. In a nutshell: if it lives and breathes digital, it’s what we do best.

Become a part of our team

At In The Pocket, you join a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, strategists and data specialists who care about the work as much as the people they work with. We work in small, autonomous teams that stay close to our clients and their users, and we give everyone the space to take ownership, speak up and grow. You’ll learn from colleagues across our studios, ship products that reach thousands or even millions of people and help shape what digital can do for leading organisations in Europe.


What you'll do

To fuel our growth in an increasingly AI-powered world, In The Pocket is hiring a forward-thinking Business Developer. In this role, you’ll be at the forefront of identifying and unlocking high-impact opportunities with top-tier clients and connecting with senior decision-makers to shape their digital strategies and align business goals with technological innovation, client expectations, and the possibilities of AI. As part of a seasoned sales and marketing team that values initiative, insight, and continuous learning, you’ll have the opportunity to grow into a trusted advisor for tomorrow’s digital leaders.

Your mission is to expand In The Pocket’s footprint in Belgium and beyond by:

  • Connecting with digital decision-makers at leading organisations to spark impactful partnerships.
  • Uncovering strategic challenges and identifying where digital innovation can make a real difference.
  • Gaining a deep understanding of each client’s ecosystem: their structure, goals, and digital maturity.
  • Earning the role of trusted advisor through strategic thinking and value-driven conversations.
  • Leading pre-sales efforts to craft & shape compelling, tailored proposals—together by collaborating closely with internal teams
  • Securing budgets that empower us to build high-quality, digital products with measurable impact.

Who you are

  • You have a strong passion for digital and a genuine interest in helping clients solve complex business challenges through innovation.
  • Your curiosity is boundless: you quickly absorb new concepts and thrive in dynamic, tech-driven environments.
  • You’re a natural communicator & storyteller: clear, persuasive, and confident—whether in a boardroom or on stage.
  • You adapt easily to different business contexts and are comfortable engaging with C-level stakeholders.
  • You’re fluent in Dutch and English, both written and spoken.
  • You leverage the latest developments in AI to accelerate & augment your work and achieve higher results. 
  • You bring experience in consultative selling or management consulting—ideally within a digital studio, agency, or a larger consultancy firm.
  • You have a proven ability to sell complex service offerings, ideally in areas like digital strategy, UX design, AI & machine learning, or software engineering (Mobile, Web, XR, Cloud).
  • Navigating commercial negotiations and complex deal structures feels familiar, and you’re confident handling contractual terms and risk assessments.
  • You have an active network of decision-makers across industries and know how to turn relationships into lasting partnerships.

What we offer

Joining In The Pocket means becoming part of a team that shapes the future of our clients’ businesses across Europe. Here’s what you can look forward to:

  • You’ll start with a permanent contract in a role that comes with responsibility and the opportunity to make a real impact from day one.
  • We offer a competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
  • Our benefits package has you covered with hospitalisation and group insurance, meal vouchers, a phone subscription, and more.
  • You’ll have a mobility budget that lets you decide how to get around, your way. 
  • Life at In The Pocket isn’t just about work, we host team events throughout the year to celebrate, connect, and have fun together.
  • Learning never stops here, so after six months, you’ll receive a dedicated learning and development budget to keep growing your skills and exploring new horizons.

 

At In The Pocket, we use artificial intelligence to support  not replace human judgment. AI can assist our Talent Acquisition  processes by helping to pre-screen applications, analyze and summarize CV's and and identify skills gaps.

Human oversight is always applied when inviting candidates to interviews. Our Talent Acquisition team reviews AI-supported insights and make the final decision to ensure relevance, fairness, and thoughtful consideration of each candidate’s unique profile.

Human managers always make the final hiring decisions to ensure fairness, context, and accountability.

AI is a tool to support people not a substitute for human responsibility.