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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Global Support Admin, HRIS

Monks · Mumbai

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers).

Job Description:

As an HRIS Support Admin, you will be the primary technical expert for Workday HCM modules, providing essential support to ensure the system operates seamlessly. This role requires a hands-on approach, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders to resolve complex issues and improve system processes. You will be responsible for entering Workday data on behalf of HR, making data changes or corrections, maintaining supervisory organizations, and handling HR-related inquiries and tickets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide technical support for Workday HCM modules, ensuring system issues reported by end-users are investigated and resolved promptly.
  • Assist with bi-annual system upgrades, testing, and analyzing new features to ensure a smooth transition.
  • Develop and maintain documentation, including system configurations, processes, and procedures.
  • Enter HR data into Workday and maintain accurate and up-to-date information.
  • Make data changes or corrections as required.
  • Maintain supervisory organizations within Workday.
  • Answer tickets from HR regarding Workday issues and provide timely resolutions.
  • Gather requirements for system enhancements and translate them into effective Workday configurations.
  • Identify test scenarios, develop test scripts, and provide key support in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure system accuracy and functionality.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert for Workday, researching and assessing technology needs, identifying system/process improvements, and delivering technological solutions that support operational excellence.
  • Contribute to system strategy, security, and governance, ensuring compliance and data security best practices.

Must Haves:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Workday Admin.
  • Experience with the following modules: HCM, reporting, talent, absence, benefits, and compensation.
  • Experience providing technical support for enterprise applications.
  • Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
  • Excellent prioritization and time management skills, with the ability to provide timely follow-up and resolution.
  • Self-sufficient and problem solver.
  • Comfortable working in a global company.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with EIB/Mass upload.
  • Workday Pro Certification.

We need to see:

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders to understand and translate business requirements into Workday configurations.
  • Proven experience in identifying test scenarios, developing test scripts, and supporting UAT to ensure system accuracy and functionality.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

  • Enter and maintain HR data in Workday on behalf of HR.
  • Perform data changes or corrections as needed.
  • Maintain supervisory organizations in Workday.
  • Respond to HR tickets related to Workday and provide timely resolutions.
  • Gather and analyze requirements for Workday system enhancements.
  • Develop and maintain system documentation.
  • Assist with system upgrades and new feature testing.
  • Ensure compliance with data security and governance best practices.
  • Serve as a technical resource and subject matter expert for Workday within the organization.

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About Monks 

Monks is the global, digital-first, data-driven, unitary operating brand of S4 Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global Marketing and Technology Services to redefine how brands interact with the world. Through Monks.Flow, its flagship AI ecosystem for marketing orchestration, Monks transforms marketing into a growth engine, collapsing timelines and connecting brands to culture in real time. By deploying bespoke intelligent agents across disciplines and delivering culturally relevant, high-impact creative and digital solutions, Monks solves key critical business challenges across the entire brand enterprise to help brands sustain long-term impact.

 

Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services, ranks among Cannes Lions' Top 10 Creative Companies (2022-25) and remains the only partner featured in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020-24). Named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023) and The One Show’s inaugural AI Pioneer Organization, Monks was also awarded Business Intelligence Group’s 2025 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Award in both the Organizational and AI Product categories. As a trusted partner to cutting-edge innovators in tech, Monks earned titles such as Optimizely Experimentation Partner of the Year (2025), runner-up for the Adobe Firefly Partner Award (2024), and Workato’s AI Visionary Customer Impact Award (2024). Additionally, Monks achieved a record-breaking number of FWAs and continues to hold the most of any partner.

 

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. Including fresh voices and unique points of view in all aspects of our business not only creates an environment where we can all grow and thrive but also increases our potential to produce work that better represents—and resonates with—the world around us. 

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