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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Finance Manager (Audit)

Oliverseapac · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: Finance Manager (Audit)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

About the role:

The Finance Manager (Audit) will report to Financial Controller and will be responsible to support and monitor statutory compliances, communication of risk policies and processes, monitor the accuracy and completeness of monthly, quarterly and annual accounts closing across the APAC region

 

What you will be doing:

  • Responsible for planning, executing and finalising both Group and local audits in collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve accounting and taxation statutory compliances within set deadlines
  • You will be the key contact point with Group auditors and Group Finance team in meeting the audit deliverables for the Group
  • Drawing up the reconciliation of the management result to audited accounts with clear explanation on reconciling transactions
  • Review and implement with consultation with Group Finance team compliance with latest accounting standards, assisting and drawing the financial statements and developing the appropriate financial statement disclosures
  • You will monitor and interpret emerging technical issues on its implications on APAC region
  • Responsible to deploy Group’s risk management processes and procedures and continuous compliances
  • Monitor monthly, quarterly and annual accounts closing, ensuring compliance with Group policies and timely reporting requirements
  • You will communicate key closing information, managing financial analysis and analysing reports and coordinate the responses to Group Finance team
  • Perform other ad-hoc duties as assigned by reporting manager

 

What you need to be great in this role:

  • Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
  • Proficient with IFRS and regional local GAAP
  • Have good fundamentals of taxation framework
  • Preferably having worked with cloud-based enterprise accounting and performance management systems
  • Minimum 4-6 years of relevant working experience in similar role, preferably within the advertising industry
  • Have a good understanding of accounting principles, risk management and internal control systems
  • Attentive to details and able to ensure consistency and accuracy in financial information
  • Willing to accommodate to longer work hours during monthly, quarterly and annual closing periods

Able to:

  • Review and identify inconsistencies in large amounts of data or information
  • Summarise large data sets and organise it into a presentable and easy to understand format
  • Identify a problem, investigate to find out relevant facts and find a logical solution
  • Structure your efforts to ensure completing tasks efficiently and by required deadlines
  • Convey ideas and information in ways others can understand in both verbal and written communication
  • Adaptable, works professionally and enjoys working in a team

Req ID: 15582

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Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.    

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