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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Project Monitoring Consultant P&DS - Freelance

JLL · Milano, ITA

On-site

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  

Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you’ve got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you’re looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   

We're seeking talented Engineers and Architects with top academic credentials and 1-3 years of experience who are eager to challenge themselves and grow in a stimulating, dynamic work environment.

 

What We Offer

  • Work on international and institutional projects for prestigious clients
  • Hands-on experience monitoring construction sites across Italy
  • Professional growth in a collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced environment

 

What You'll Do

  • Draft detailed reports in English and Italian following international standards
  • Provide technical opinions on development projects, assessing statutory compliance, budgeted costs, and timing.
  • Conduct site inspections throughout our projects’ construction site across Italy
  • Attend meetings with clients, developers, professional teams, and contractors
  • Review drawings and specs for compliance with client's brief
  • Monitor site’s quality and progress identifying defects and non-conformities
  • Validate progress payments (SAL) and expenditure to prepare drawdown certificates
  • Identify and assess risks arising from available information or documentation gaps
  • Prepare and analyze parametric estimates and Capex Plan.
  • Develop and review project schedules
  • Conduct drop-line analysis for construction progress monitoring
  • Recommend completion/snagging inspection processes
  • Analyze development, finance, consultancy, maintenance, and construction agreements.
  • Monitor any change and issues in relation to H&S matters.

 

What You Must Have

  • Degree in Engineering or Architecture with excellent academic results
  • 1-3 years of professional experience in construction/development sector/ consultancy firms.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Availability to travel across Italy
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Proactive attitude and desire to learn
  • Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Valid driver's license (Patente B)
  • Fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken).

 

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Annuncio di Lavoro

Stiamo cercando talentuosi Ingegneri e Architetti con eccellenti credenziali accademiche e 1-3 anni di esperienza, desiderosi di mettersi alla prova e crescere in un ambiente di lavoro stimolante e dinamico.

Cosa Offriamo

  • Lavoro su progetti internazionali e istituzionali per clienti prestigiosi
  • Esperienza diretta nel monitoraggio di cantieri in tutta Italia
  • Crescita professionale in un ambiente collaborativo, inclusivo e dinamico

Cosa Farai

  • Redigere rapporti dettagliati in inglese e italiano seguendo standard internazionali
  • Fornire pareri tecnici su progetti di sviluppo, valutando la conformità normativa, i costi preventivati e le tempistiche
  • Condurre ispezioni in cantiere durante tutta la fase di costruzione dei nostri progetti in Italia
  • Partecipare a riunioni con clienti, sviluppatori, team professionali e appaltatori
  • Revisionare disegni e specifiche tecniche per la conformità al brief del cliente
  • Monitorare qualità e avanzamento del cantiere identificando difetti e non conformità
  • Validare stati di avanzamento lavori (SAL) e spese per preparare certificati di erogazione
  • Identificare e valutare i rischi derivanti dalle informazioni disponibili o da lacune documentali
  • Preparare e analizzare stime parametriche e Piani Capex
  • Sviluppare e revisionare cronogrammi di progetto
  • Condurre analisi drop-line per il monitoraggio dell'avanzamento costruttivo
  • Raccomandare processi di ispezione per completamento/punch list
  • Analizzare contratti di sviluppo, finanziamento, consulenza, manutenzione e costruzione
  • Monitorare qualsiasi cambiamento e problematica relativa a questioni di Salute e Sicurezza

Requisiti Indispensabili

  • Laurea in Ingegneria o Architettura con ottimi risultati accademici
  • 1-3 anni di esperienza professionale nel settore costruzioni/sviluppo/società di consulenza
  • Forti capacità analitiche e di problem-solving
  • Disponibilità a viaggiare in tutta Italia
  • Capacità di lavoro in team e collaborazione
  • Attitudine proattiva e desiderio di apprendere
  • Capacità di lavorare in un ambiente dinamico e frenetico
  • Patente di guida valida (Patente B)
  • Padronanza dell'inglese e italiano (scritto e parlato)
Contratto iniziale di un anno, è richiesta la partita iva.

Location:

On-site –Milano, ITA

If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements.  We’re interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

At JLL, we harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to efficiently accelerate meaningful connections between candidates and opportunities. Using AI capabilities, we analyze your application for relevant skills, experiences, and qualifications to generate valuable insights about how your unique profile aligns with the specific requirements of the role you're pursuing.

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