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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Senior PreSales Consultant

Jaggaer · Vienna, AT

Overview

Jaggaer provides an intelligent source-to-pay and supplier collaboration platform to ensure a responsible, highly resilient, and efficient supplier base.Our intelligent procurement solutions provide enterprise buyers and suppliers with smart-match recommendations that align buyer needs with supplier capabilities. Our solutions autonomously execute many repetitive, behind-the-scenes tasks to facilitate enterprise commerce. We have over 1,300 employees strong; all focused-on customer success. For more information, visit www.jaggaer.com

Principal Responsibilities

• Collaboration with JAGGAER teams to define, design, and detail the technical aspects and feasibility of proposed solutions • Define and present value creation models for the customer that may be delivered through the JAGGAER ONE solution • Contribute to product development, competitors' positioning, and knowledge management.• Understand and present the JAGGAER value proposition and competitive differentiators internally and externally through innovative solution presentations, proposals, demonstrations, webinars, and thought leadership channels across the entire JAGGAER solution suite.• Collaborate with the Sales and account management teams to build outa commercial proposition aligned to strategy and relevant business cases.• Understand and communicate how JAGGAER has delivered value to existing customers and its applicability to prospects.• Develop strong relationships with prospects by demonstrating a full understanding of their business needs, technical requirements, and competitive landscape. • Develop and present a value creation proposal/measurement for prospects. • Create and maintain technology demonstration assets and an environment that highlights how the JAGGAER platform solves specific challenges by industry. • Create and deliver technology demonstrations, presentations, and tailored proof-of-concepts / pilots. • Assist in completing prospect RFP's working with the local Bid Manager • Collaborate with the engagement / professional services team to ensure effective scoping and smooth project and implementation hand-off. • Contribute directly and through the team to corporate and local PreSales Consulting knowledge sharing capabilities. • Work with Product Management and Development to provide feedback from the field to advance solution functionality.

• Understand Competitive landscape and counter-positioning. • Conduct ongoing research into best practices within the P2P and S2P processes in the indirect and direct procurement spending area.

Position Requirements

• Extensive experience in Procurement process design and execution across Direct categories and verticals like Manufacturing, Automotive, and others.• A proven ability to understand and communicate with all key players from Procurement and Finance & Accounting departments involved, including CPO, Category Management, Supplier / Contract Management, CFO, Accounts Payable, and Operations personnel. • Demonstrable experience with deep understanding and enthusiasm for the features and benefits of all procurement enabling technologies. • Solid technical aptitude and knowledge of software, hardware, and networking information technologies are essential •Previous consulting and implementation experience across multiple technology solutions/environments, ideally both On-Premises and SaaS / Cloud solutions across ERP, P2P, BI / Analytics, eSourcing, Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM), and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) • Attitude for technology innovation, especially on the current market trends in AI and ML • Degree educated and/or relevant qualifications • Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills • Exceptional communication and proven relationship management skills • Demonstrable business acumen, presentation skills, and selling aptitude. • Ability to work collaboratively under pressure and manage priorities while meeting deadlines. • Team working with the other PreSales Consulting team members. • Work effectively with cross-functional teams at varying resource levels within JAGGAER and customer organizations • Proficient knowledge of MS Office Suite, including process modelling tools • Demonstrable ability to speak and present publicly in large and high-visibility forums. • English and German languages• Other (Italian, French, Spanish) languages are a plus

 

Our Offer

• International and professional environment with an open-minded corporate culture• Annual pass for Wiener Linien (job ticket), Meal allowance of 7€/day and additional discounts, Hybrid working model combining office and home office• Short communication channels, fostering creativity, modern office space• A minimum gross annual salary of €60,900 on a full-time basis + performance-related bonuses with a willingness to pay above the standard rate depending on your qualifications and experience.

 

 

Our values

 

At JAGGAER, our business is about people. Our products are built on intellectual property, but the real differentiator is the teams behind them — the way we collaborate, innovate, solve problems, and deliver for customers. TEAM gives us a common set of expectations for how we work together across products, cultures, and geographies. ​​Transparency – Openness Builds Trust​Candor strengthens relationships, speeds decision-making, and ensures problems are solved together—with customers, teammates, and partners.​Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own It, Drive It, Make It​A scrappy, customer-obsessed, problem-solving mindset is at the cornerstone of both organizational and personal growth.Accountability – Thumbs In, Not Fingers Out​We take responsibility ourselves before pointing elsewhere.Metrics-Driven Results – Outcomes Over Activities​Data and evidence guide our decisions, help us course-correct quickly, and ensure we’re delivering real impact.

 

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