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 Producer - London

Nve · London, UK

NVE Experience Agency is a brand experience and production agency dedicated to building ideas rooted in culture and guided by the principle that ‘The Right Moment Will Transform Someone Forever.’ NVE’s team of creatives, strategists, and producers develop insight-driven ideas rooted in culture to convert consumer attention into commitment, action, and brand loyalty.

Summary of Position:

NVE Experience Agency is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Senior Producer to lead the creation of memorable experiences and ensure successful program delivery to our clients. As a Senior Producer on our team, you will oversee all aspects of event production, collaborating with other teams on concept development, and ensuring flawless execution. This role requires agility, professionalism, attention to detail, and grace under pressure. Join us in crafting extraordinary and transformative experiences.

Job Responsibilities:

Project Delivery

  • Provide seamless pre-production & on-site execution across multiple projects
  • Manage and execute programs up to $1MM++, taking full ownership of production processes
  • Ensure project / program is delivered on-time, within budget, and exceeds client expectations
  • Serve as a key communicator between cross-functional teams and agency partners
  • Ensure projects are resourced effectively and efficiently, both for project team as well as external vendors

Client Management

  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring that all client needs are addressed and executed in a timely manner
  • Own all client communications regarding production timelines, budget tracking, and program logistics

Budget Management

  • Develop and manage project budgets for both their own programs and direct reports
  • Oversee invoice coordination, vendor payments, and budget reconciliations
  • Work closely with finance teams to ensure timely and accurate project closeouts

Team Management

  • Demonstrates ability to manage & lead large project teams as well as 2+ direct reports
  • Work closely with production leadership to develop training and growth plans for team members including goal setting and tracking in performance management system
  • Set regular check-ins with teams to discuss project related work and feedback in a timely manner
  • Foster a collaborative and productive work environment to ensure all deliverables are met
  • Conduct ongoing mentorship and training sessions to foster career development
  • Ensure team compliance with timesheet tracking, expense reporting, and onboarding policies
  • Involvement with the interview and/or hire process for freelance team support
  • Ensure all team members are on-boarding temporary production staff in accordance with company policy
  • Protect resources on projects accurately utilizing internal and external resources

Qualifications:

  • 8+ years of proven event production experience required, with at least 2-3 years of management experience
  • Strong knowledge of Production role as it pertains to cross-departmental workflows
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Extraordinary organizational skills, self-motivation and intuition
  • Client focus with attention to detail, flexibility and accountability for results
  • Strong leadership and team coaching skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast paced, agency environment
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft, Apple and Google applications, team project software, social media sites
  • Awareness of permitting standards (Including but not limited to TPA, Special Event, Fire, Health & Safety, Building & Safety, Noise, etc.) and ability to successfully manage production timelines and needs as related to permit procurement
  • Knowledge of fabrication/scenic and technical production.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time while working remotely and in a standing position 50% or more of the time while working onsite
  • Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally heavier items
  • While working onsite, must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions as needed
  • Available to work weekends and evenings as needed for events

Location

We are a hybrid company with our hub location for this role in London. The ideal candidate is located within commuting distance of the Central London area, and should be willing to work from our Central London office for agreed in-person team working days.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:

At NVE, we are led by curiosity and fueled by humanity. Authentic connection is at the heart of our work, and we embrace the opportunity and responsibility we have as an organization to provide the tools and resources needed to deliver the best and most equitable experiences possible for our employees and the clients we serve.

Perks & Benefits: 

  • Health & Wellness Benefits   
  • Annual Leave 
  • Leadership offsites
  • Paid Parental Leave   
  • Flexible WFH policy   

Salary Range:  

This is an exempt role. NVE intends to provide a competitive total compensation package which includes a variety of incentives, benefits, growth and developmental opportunities. There are many factors to the presented salary range, including but not limited to - location, departmental budgets, certifications, and overall job-related qualifications.

NVE reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. NVE may require an employee to perform duties outside his/her normal description.