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

Built by engineers with 12 years of experience building enterprise hiring technology at ZipRecruiter. Last updated .

Fraud Investigator

Luno · Kuala Lumpur

About us:

Luno is the crypto investment app you can rely on, enabling you to buy, store and explore crypto securely. We’re committed to putting the power of cryptocurrency in everyone's hands sensibly and responsibly.

Since 2013, we’ve helped millions of people around the world invest safely in crypto. We do this by cutting through the hype and supporting customers at every step of the way. All products and cryptocurrencies on our platform must first meet stringent legal, risk and technical security standards. 

Transparency is key for us. Luno stores all crypto on a 1:1 basis and we have rigorous processes in place so you can be confident your investment is secure. We’re available in more than 40 countries around the world and we work closely with respective regulators in all of these markets to be fully compliant, as we believe this is the best way to help everyone, everywhere, invest safely

The role in a nutshell:

Join our growing Anti-Fraud Monitoring team based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia reporting directly to the Fraud Monitoring Team Lead. As part of the broader Anti-Financial Crime (AFC) function, you'll work in a fast- paced, global environment, collaborating closely with Engineering, Product, Legal, and other internal teams to help protect Luno and its customers from fraud.

About the team:

Our Anti-Fraud team is responsible for identifying and responding to fraud risk across Luno’s global business. We’re on a mission to build a world-class capability that detects and mitigates fraud effectively, keeping the “good guys in and bad guys out.” We respond swiftly to fraud related threats, ensure red flags are identified early, and maintain robust processes that support secure and seamless operations for our customers.

Your mission will involve:

  • Responding to fraud-related queries from banks, payment partners, and internal stakeholders regarding bank fraud, card fraud, and chargebacks.
  • Gaining hands-on exposure to payment systems, card processing, and transaction flows in the context of fraud mitigation.
  • Liaising with legal teams, law enforcement, investigators, and impacted customers to manage fraud investigations.
  • Reviewing alerts, accounts, and transactions to detect suspicious activity and taking prompt, informed action.
  • Partnering with senior investigators to proactively identify and address fraud patterns or emerging threats.
  • Balancing time-sensitive priorities and workflows across multiple fraud cases.
  • Engaging with customers to clarify unusual account activity with empathy and professionalism.
  • Supporting investigative work for cross-functional teams, contributing to case resolutions.
  • Identifying improvements to systems, tools, or processes that enhance customer protection.
  • Maintaining detailed and accurate logs, and preparing high-quality investigation reports.

A little about you:

  • Hold a relevant qualification from an accredited institution.
  • Have experience in a related sector (e.g. fintech, crypto, payment processing, or forensics).
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • High level of integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.
  • Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities.
  • Confident communicator with strong written and verbal English skills.
  • Comfortable working independently and managing time effectively.
  • Friendly, proactive, and driven to make an impact.
  • Familiarity with cryptocurrencies is a strong advantage.

You’ll stand out if you have:

  • Hands-on experience in digital forensics, cybersecurity, dark web research, OSINT, counter-terrorism, financial crime, insider threat, or legal investigation.
  • A deep curiosity about crypto and direct experience using multiple blockchains or crypto exchanges.

Life at Luno:

  • Forward-thinking and ambitious team that values diversity, hard work, novel thinking and the continuous quest for excellence.
  • Remote but reachable work policy gives you the freedom to choose between working from home or the office.
  • Improve body and mind, with excellent private medical insurance. 
  • Access to educational resources through Learnerbly.
  • Generous maternity / paternity and even paw-ternity for your furry friend.
  • Annual Inspiration Day.
  • A collaborative, friendly work community, with regular social events.
  • Free lunch and snacks.
  • 0 fees with Luno from the day you start.*

*Offer only available on Luno Instant Buy, not Luno Exchange

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not negatively discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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