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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Workplace Manager - International

Malt · Berlin

🪐 Discover our galaxy
 
Join the Future of Work ! Malt is Europe's leading freelance marketplace, connecting over 850,000 talented freelancers with 90,000+ companies. Founded in 2013, we're transforming how work gets done through our tech-powered, human-centered platform. What makes us different:
  • A diverse team of 600 Malters across 6 European countries
  • A culture that champions equality (50% of our Comex are women) and inclusive growth
  • Backed by top investors including ISAI, Serena Capital, Eurazeo Growth, Goldman Sachs, and BPI
  • A mission to give everyone the freedom to work differently
Ready to help shape the future of work? Your next chapter starts here!
At Malt we believe that Ambition is the Way, so all lists of missions and responsibilities are non-exhaustive.

Explore your future career  🔭
 
At Malt, we don’t just "have offices" - we create environments where our teams can Dream Big and Act Big. We are looking for a special person to join us as our Workplace Manager - International
In this role, you will be the caring face of our Berlin office, the remote guardian of our Munich hub, and the strategic architect for our international locations (from London to Dubai). You will balance the "heart" (team events and feel-good vibes) with the "head" (real estate contracts, safety, and security) to ensure every "Malter" has a safe, inspiring, and compliant place to work.
Explore your future career  🔭
 
At Malt, we don’t just "have offices" - we create environments where our teams can Dream Big and Act Big. We are looking for a special person to join us as our Workplace Manager - International
In this role, you will be the caring face of our Berlin office, the remote guardian of our Munich hub, and the strategic architect for our international locations (from London to Dubai). You will balance the "heart" (team events and feel-good vibes) with the "head" (real estate contracts, safety, and security) to ensure every "Malter" has a safe, inspiring, and compliant place to work.
Life on planet Malt is the perfect space to thrive personally and professionally 💫
 
🤝 Onboarding: Before easing into your new role, you’ll spend your first week learning about our culture, products, and services with other onboardees at our office in Paris.
💻 Remote work: Hybrid remote policy - 3 days office / 2 days home-office.
🏖️ Annual leave: 30 days/year.
📆 Sabbatical: 1 month paid sabbatical once you've been with Malt for 3 years.
📈 Stock options: Every Malter is entitled to stock options. 
🍽️ Lunch vouchers: 6,50€ per day / 15 days a month.
🐶 Dog friendly office: In the heart of Munich/Berlin!
Choose your Benefit: Transport reimbursement, Gym membership, Organic Food voucher or Rydes Mobility App.
📚 Free books: If you’re interested in learning more about any topic relevant to Malt’s business, just tell us the books you’d like to read, and we’ll order them for you—without any questions asked or approval processes to follow.
 
Ready? Get your ticket to Malt 🪐 
 
At Malt, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We recruit based on skills, experience, and potential, without any form of discrimination related to age, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, or disability. Our mission is to create a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and safe to thrive.
 
Your profile may be subject to background screening. For more information see our candidate privacy policy.

Key responsibilities ✨

1. The Berlin & Munich Heart (Local Excellence)

  • The Friendly Welcome: You’ll ensure a warm, supportive atmosphere for the team and guests in Berlin, organizing meetings and events with a creative touch.
  • Office Operations: You’ll reliably handle the "smooth processing" of daily tasks - from mail and supplies to kitchen equipment - ensuring everything stays on budget.
  • Security & Safety: As our Health & Safety coordinator, you’ll manage access cards, lead reviews, and ensure we are 100% compliant with regulations.
  • Onboarding Joy: In partnership with HR, you’ll give our new team members the best first day ever with office tours and welcome packages.
  • 2. The International Architect (Global Governance)

  • Real Estate & Contract Mastery: You’ll lead the "workplace mandate" across our footprint, managing relationships with property managers, landlords, and sub-tenants.
  • Remote Partnership: You’ll support our international sites (Madrid, Amsterdam, London, etc.) remotely, collaborating closely with local HR stakeholders to solve facility challenges where no local office manager exists.
  • Strategic Procurement: You will negotiate contracts with global and local suppliers—from maintenance to insurance—monitoring their execution to ensure high standards everywhere.
  • Cultural Bridge: You’ll capture the best of our local events and share them with the international team, ensuring our "Malt culture" stays consistent across borders.
  • About you 🧑‍🚀

  • Contract & Operations Savvy: You have 2+ years of experience in administration or operations and feel comfortable navigating facility and real estate contracts.
  • Caring & Creative: You have a "natural sense of service" and love communicating with different people to get things done cooperatively.
  • Structured & Organized: You have a "hands-on" problem-solving mindset and an eye for detail that keeps everything running like clockwork.
  • Technical Facilities Management: You are skilled in overseeing the operation and maintenance of building infrastructure while maximizing the efficiency of physical spaces.
  • Budgetary Discipline: You are experienced in planning and controlling financial resources to ensure operations stay within budgetary constraints.
  • Bilingual Pro: You communicate fluently in both German and English.
  • How to join the mission? 🚀

  • First call with Niko, our Talent Acquisition Lead, to better understand your background, aspirations, and answer any questions you may have. (45 minutes)
  • Interview with your future manager, Astrid (HR Director International), in our Berlin office with a Case Study to be prepared and an office tour afterwards.
  • Final interview with our CHRO, Barbara, to discuss Malt’s long-term vision and how you fit into our strategic growth.