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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Kineticenginesystems · B&E Tool - Southwick, MA

When you join the Kinetic Engine Systems team, you are more than a number - you are a valued part of our company family. Superior craftsmanship, employee pride and a shared commitment to continuous improvement are the foundation of our success. We have a strong reputation for professionalism and quality in the aerospace industry. Our company is committed to excellence and we recognize that the right people, offering their ideas and expertise, will enable us to continue our success. We seek team members who are passionate, adaptable, driven to achieve quality results, focused on continuous improvement, self-motivated and problem solvers. 

Job Position Summary Responsible for set‑up of all deburring equipment and complete standards set by the customer by performing the following duties.

Minimum Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent.
  • Mechanical Aptitude
  • Organizational skills.
  • Basic computer skills
  • Time Management Skills
  • Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
  • Required to pass the Certified Operator Program and maintain certification status.
  • Ability to read and understand cutting and deburring instructions from work orders, prints or verbal orders.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to use 10,000 RPM air gun, cutoff wheels, and abrasive deburring equipment such as hand head motorized grinders, belt sanders, wire brushes, scrapers, files and other related tools.
  • Able to form full radius on parts to conform to blueprints.
  • Able to work to fine finishes using borescopes with up to 7-30 power magnification.
  • Experience in Aerospace industry Preferred.
  • Must be able to work independently with minimum supervision.
  • Ability to work with Engineering on tool prove outs on new jobs.
  • Familiar with the Manufacturing process and equipment
  • Ability to train other Burrhands.
  • Ability to work well with other employees.
  • Ability to Identifies areas for improvement and think strategically to enhance efficiency.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Ensure adherence to safety regulation and standard. Follow Safety culture and wear PPE when required.
  • Operates a Burring Equipment. Deburrs only external components.
  • Removes all loose burrs using assorted abrasive tooling.
  • Follows Ops sheets, and verbal instructions to specification.
  • Uses cutoff wheels, and abrasive deburring equipment.
  • Operate within AS9100/ISO9001 requirements to include proper documentation, revision control, traceability, and lot control.
  • Verifies and visually inspects work and dimensions per operations sheet to specification using measuring instruments such as micrometers, calipers, and preset gages.
  • Fills out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
  • Reports any problems or discrepancies to immediate supervisor.
  • Maintains tools, gages, and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.
  • Fills out production paperwork and inspection procedures as required.
  • Operates a Burring Equipment.  Deburrs external and basic internal components.
  • Works to fine finishes using scopes with up to 30 power magnification.
  • Form full radius on parts to conform to blueprints.
  • Blends finishes meeting customer specifications.
  • Operates a Burring Equipment. Deburrs external and complex internal components.
  • Assist in training other Burrhands.
  • Works with Engineering on Tool prove outs on new jobs.
  • Identifies areas for improvement in the production processes and implements strategies to enhance efficiency.
  • Provides effective on the job training to new and existing employees, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs.
  • Follow 6s Procedures and maintains a clean organized work area.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

  • Normal Production environments, subject to high noise levels from operating machines; physical hazards from moving equipment and sharp machine parts; breathing fumes, dust, and mist; skin exposure to oil and cutting fluid; exposure to sharp metal edges, and forklifts.
  • May be asked to travel back and forth between Southwick and Westfield facilities.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must have ability to read applicable customer documents with or without corrective lenses.
  • May have to lift up to thirty (30) pounds at a time, as required.
  • Must be able to push, pull, reach overhead, stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and/or sit for long periods of time.

 

Pay Range
$26.10$37 USD

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Kinetic Engine Systems is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodations
Kinetic Engine Systems is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please click here to contact us and let us know the nature of your request and contact information. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. 

Transparency In Coverage (TIC) information
This is a link that will take you to Blue Benefit Administration of Massachusetts’ website for access to Kinetic Engine Systems' Machine-Readable Files per the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 Transparency in Coverage requirement to provide Machine-Readable Files on the health plan (effective July 1, 2022): Employer Resources – BBA

E-Verify
This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that your employer has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

Pay Transparency
The salary information is a general guideline only. A wide range of factors are considered when extending an offer, such as job-related knowledge and skills, qualifications, education/training, key skills as well as market and business considerations.  Other forms of pay (e.g., bonus or long-term incentive) may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered.