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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Quality Control Associate (Diamonds) - Netherlands

Nivoda · Amsterdam

Important Information

This role is a full time, permanent, in office position.

Working days & hours: Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm

Location: Oude Meer, North Holland, 1438 BC

Salary: 35K EUR - 40K EUR (based on experience)

About Nivoda

Nivoda is the leading global B2B jewellery marketplace, Nivoda’s growth trajectory has skyrocketed over the past 12 months, and we continue to expand across new regions at an unprecedented pace. Our DNA centers on understanding our customers' needs and offering them a seamless experience. With a growing team based in major cities worldwide, including London, New York, Hong Kong, and Mumbai, Nivoda is becoming the go-to marketplace for the global jewelry industry.

We aim to be bold, innovative, and relentless in our pursuit of excellence as we transform an industry steeped in tradition.

The Role

The Quality Control (QC) Associate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the certified, uncertified, melee and gemstone quality control process, ensuring that all products meet established standards. This role is essential in maintaining product excellence and ensuring customer satisfaction. The QC associate will work closely with ops teams, suppliers, and internal departments to implement and maintain effective quality control processes. The person will also be responsible for shipments from NL hub. There will be a strong focus on Melee and Jewelry.

What you’ll do:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • On Time QC: Ensure 100% of diamonds, melee, gemstones & jewellery orders are QC’d the same day as received.

  • Quality Audits: Assist internal and external quality audits to assess product performance and identify areas for improvement.

  • Supplier Quality Management: Collaborate with suppliers to reduce their QC rejections

  • Issue Resolution: Investigate and resolve quality issues by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and preventing recurrence.

  • Process Improvement: Continuously review and improve QC methodologies to increase efficiency and reduce errors.

  • Strong focus on Melee and inventory management

  • Shipments: Assist with logistics of shipping orders

What you'll need:

  • Experience: Minimum of 6 months hands on experience with diamonds, gemstones or melee.

  • Education: Preferred Certified Diamond Grader or equivalent degree

  • Technical Skills: Strong experience in grading or QC’ing melee, gemstones, diamonds. Proficient in Excel.

  • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations clearly.

  • Attention to Detail: High level of precision and thoroughness in executing tasks.

What you'll get:

  • Opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovative company redefining the diamond industry.

  • Work directly under gemmologist with 12 years of experience in diamond grading

  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment

  • Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

  • Free lunch

  • Traveling expenses benefit

  • Generous holiday allowance

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