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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Property Manager

JLL · Paris, FRA

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.

Property Manager – 3 days/week – 0,6 FTE

Location: France - Paris

An exciting opportunity awaits you: join our team as a Property Manager (3 days per week) to support our operations in France. This position will oversee real estate and facilities management activities to ensure excellent service delivery. The Property Manager will be responsible for contract management, stakeholder relations, operational supervision, and financial management.

What does this role involve?

Real Estate & Facilities Management

  • Draft and review lease agreements, subleases, and partner contracts in conjunction with the client's internal legal entities

  • Manage relationships with landlords and their service providers on behalf of the client (negotiation support, administrative and contractual monitoring)

  • Coordinate interventions by service providers related to site operations (security, reception, maintenance, etc.)

  • Draft and distribute communications to the client's employees regarding practical information related to sites

Financial and Administrative Support

  • Create and track client orders (follow-ups, supplier creation in internal tools)

  • Validate and monitor client expenses, in relation to the budget

  • Collaborate with the procurement team for supplier and contract management

  • Monitor financial matters related to the client's landlords and service providers, and act as a liaison between all stakeholders

Essential experience and knowledge:

  • 3 to 5 years' experience in real estate management and/or property management, ideally in the commercial or industrial sector

  • Experience in drafting/negotiating commercial leases and service contracts

  • Experience in budget management (expense tracking, order creation, financial reporting)

  • Knowledge of French real estate law and technical building aspects (HVAC, security, maintenance, industrial systems).

  • Knowledge of CMMS software or real estate management system

  • Proficiency and ease in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for financial and budget tracking and with artificial intelligence tools (ChatGPT, AI assistants, automation tools)

  • Native French speaker with excellent writing skills and Professional Level in English

Interpersonal and organizational skills:

  • Excellent coordination and multi-stakeholder management capabilities (landlords, service providers, internal teams)

  • Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively

  • Strong sense of customer service and results orientation

  • Mindset oriented toward continuous improvement and operational efficiency

If you are detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and possess the necessary experience, we encourage you to apply for this position.

Location:

On-site –Paris, FRA

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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Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL’s recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. We will then delete it safely and securely.

For more information about how JLL processes your personal data, please view our Candidate Privacy Statement.

For additional details please see our career site pages for each country.

Jones Lang LaSalle (“JLL”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process –  you may email us at [email protected]. This email is only to request an accommodation. Please direct any other general recruiting inquiries to our Contact Us page > I want to work for JLL.