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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Fraud Analyst AML

Penn Interactive · Toronto, ON

PENN Entertainment, Inc. is North America’s leading provider of integrated entertainment, sports content, and casino gaming experiences. From casinos and racetracks to online gaming, sports betting and entertainment content, we deliver the experiences people want, how and where they want them.

We’re always on the lookout for those who are passionate about creating and delivering cutting-edge online gaming and sports media products. Whether it’s through Hollywood Casino, theScore Bet Sportsbook, or theScore media app, we’re excited to push the boundaries of what’s possible. These state-of-the-art platforms are powered by proprietary in-house technology, a key component of PENN’s omnichannel gaming and entertainment strategy.

When you join PENN Entertainment’s digital team, you’ll not only work on these cutting-edge platforms through theScore and PENN Interactive, but you’ll also be part of a company that truly cares about your career growth. We’re committed to supporting you as you expand your skills and explore new opportunities.

With locations throughout North America, you can build a future at PENN Entertainment wherever you are. If you want to challenge conventions in gaming, media and entertainment, we want to talk to you.

About the Role & Team

The Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) Analyst will play an important role in the growth and development of Penn Interactive’s AML Analysis Team, which will be responsible for detecting, deterring, and reporting suspicious activity via Suspicious Transaction Reports (“STRs”) associated with our Ontario gaming business filing Suspicious Activity Reports (“SARs”) for our US gaming business.  As an AML Analyst, you will play a primary support role for the Senior Manager, AML Analysis and the rest of the AML team. 

About the Work

  • Perform work in the area of AML investigations including, but not limited to, customer identification (“CIP”), customer due diligence (“CDD”), enhanced due diligence (“EDD”), Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) investigations, and other related regulatory matters.
  • Support the Sr. Manager, AML Analysis with maintaining the company’s enterprise-wide patron monitoring program which includes ongoing patron reviews and patron risk rating.
  • Work with internal stakeholders to assist in the development of ongoing monitoring criteria as it relates to the detection of unusual activity. 
  • Use information gathered from various system sources and staff to detect patterns, trends and unusual activity to ensure that investigations are completed, and that STRs/SARs are filed.
  • Assist the company’s AML reporting team with identifying transactions that reportable to FINTRAC via Casino Disbursement Reports (“CDRs”) and Large Cash Transaction Reports (“LCTRs”) in Canada, as well as FinCEN via Currency Transaction Reports (“CTRs”) in the USA. 
  • Provide guidance to internal and external partners regarding questions specific to compliance with anti-money laundering regulations and obligations.
  • Participate in external AML certification and training programs to ensure subject area expertise.
  • Other duties as required.

About You

  • A post-secondary education degree with a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an AML compliance monitoring environment with an understanding of Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, Title 31 of the Bank Secrecy Act, and FINTRAC and FinCEN guidelines, preferably in an online gaming setting
  • Equivalent combination of education and progressive, relevant and direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational/experience requirements indicated above.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel) a plus

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations

  • This role may require the successful candidate to apply gaming licenses in various jurisdictions in both the USA and Canada.
  • Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS) certification strongly preferred.

What We Offer

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Comprehensive Benefits package.
  • Fun, relaxed work environment.
  • Education and conference reimbursements.

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Salary Range
$57,000—$80,000 CAD

Penn Interactive is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Penn Interactive provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Penn Interactive provides best-in-class benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

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