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 Process Engineer

Metoxinternationalinc · Houston, TX

Empower Your Future: At MetOx International, we’re pioneering the next era of energy security and abundance through breakthrough superconducting technology. As a Senior Process Engineer, you’ll join a dynamic team committed to strengthening the world’s energy systems to make them more resilient, efficient, and reliable.

 

Based at our global headquarters in Houston, TX, the Senior Process Engineer will lead process optimization projects, drive defect reduction, and support scaling and documentation of critical process steps. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Engineering Leadership 

  • Leads development and improvement of manufacturing processes 
  • Designs and executes experiments to optimize process capability and control 
  • Troubleshoots complex issues and implements long-term corrective actions 

 

Project Execution  

  • Owns projects from problem definition through validation 
  • Defines timelines, deliverables, and success metrics for improvement initiatives  
  • Partners with engineering and production teams for smooth implementation 

 

Documentation & Quality  

  • Ensures process documentation meets quality and regulatory standards 
  • Reviews and updates control plans and process failure mode effects analyses (PFMEAs) 

 

Mentorship  

  • Mentors junior engineers and supports technical development of team 
  • Other duties as assigned 

 

Minimum Qualifications:  

  • Master’s degree in engineering or related field 
  • 4 years of process or manufacturing experience 
  • An advanced degree may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis, depending on relevance and level 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Experience leading Kaizen or lean events 
  • Familiarity with Six Sigma, statistical analysis, or automation tools 

 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
  • Rigorous data-driven approach to analyzing engineering trials as well as production data 
  • Able to lead technical projects with minimal supervision 
  • Clear communicator with a quality-first mindset 

 

 

Physical Demands: This position requires sitting at a desk and viewing a computer screen for extended periods while working or performing other office tasks. Ability to move around the office, including occasional standing, walking, and bending to retrieve documents, attend meetings, or use office equipment. Some light lifting may be required, up to 20 lbs.  

 

MetOx is proud to offer competitive benefits including:

  • Health, dental, and vision available on the first day of employment
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Educational reimbursement
  • And more!

 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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