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 Acumatica Consultant

Pine Services · Remote

Role Overview
Lead specific parts of Acumatica projects while continuing to expand Acumatica expertise and consulting skills to drive successful implementations and delight customers. As a member of our application team, consultants will work on new client implementations including requirements gathering, configuration, training, testing, and go-live activities. The Senior Consultant may also lead workstreams and mentor or coach less experienced team members.

Objectives (Key Outcomes)
Complete assigned tasks independently and collaborate with the project manager to assign tasks based on team members’ skill sets, in alignment with the SOW, Business Process Review (BPR) documentation, and company methodology.
Maintain 75% utilization on an average annual basis.
Maintain Acumatica certifications and continue developing skills across multiple modules.
Continue to develop soft consulting skills.

Responsibilities
Implement and support Acumatica ERP for new and existing customers.
Perform design, product configuration, testing, data conversion, and go-live support.
Provide detailed consulting estimates and implementation project plans.
Establish and maintain a “trusted advisor” relationship with customers; negotiate resolutions to business, process, or functional issues with business stakeholders.
Complete and provide weekly status reports.
Follow Acumatica’s implementation methodologies.
Achieve utilization targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate expert proficiency in at least one main focus area and intermediate proficiency in at least two others; obtain appropriate certifications and build industry expertise.
Lead requirements gathering and design activities; collaborate with Consulting and Client Teams to collect information; oversee configuration, training, testing, and go-live activities for medium-sized or complex projects.
Proactively communicate status, issues, and concerns to the director, project manager, and/or architect/lead.
Provide coaching and quality assurance to ensure team members follow internal Implementation Methodology and best practices.

Communication & Leadership
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
Tailor communication style to multiple levels of an organization and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Facilitate group discussions with team members and customers.
Develop accurate written materials and support less experienced team members to uphold company standards of excellence.
Take a leadership role in change management processes, demonstrating a solid understanding of change management concepts.

Project Management
Monitor project budgets and ensure delivery within budget.
Independently manage work schedule and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Resolve scheduling and workload conflicts while managing multiple activity streams.
Work with director/project manager to identify and delegate project tasks when necessary.


Role Overview
Lead specific parts of Acumatica projects while continuing to expand Acumatica expertise and consulting skills to drive successful implementations and delight customers. As a member of our application team, consultants will work on new client implementations including requirements gathering, configuration, training, testing, and go-live activities. The Senior Consultant may also lead workstreams and mentor or coach less experienced team members.

Objectives (Key Outcomes)
Complete assigned tasks independently and collaborate with the project manager to assign tasks based on team members’ skill sets, in alignment with the SOW, Business Process Review (BPR) documentation, and company methodology.
Maintain 75% utilization on an average annual basis.
Maintain Acumatica certifications and continue developing skills across multiple modules.
Continue to develop soft consulting skills.

Responsibilities
Implement and support Acumatica ERP for new and existing customers.
Perform design, product configuration, testing, data conversion, and go-live support.
Provide detailed consulting estimates and implementation project plans.
Establish and maintain a “trusted advisor” relationship with customers; negotiate resolutions to business, process, or functional issues with business stakeholders.
Complete and provide weekly status reports.
Follow Acumatica’s implementation methodologies.
Achieve utilization targets while maintaining high customer satisfaction.
Demonstrate expert proficiency in at least one main focus area and intermediate proficiency in at least two others; obtain appropriate certifications and build industry expertise.
Lead requirements gathering and design activities; collaborate with Consulting and Client Teams to collect information; oversee configuration, training, testing, and go-live activities for medium-sized or complex projects.
Proactively communicate status, issues, and concerns to the director, project manager, and/or architect/lead.
Provide coaching and quality assurance to ensure team members follow internal Implementation Methodology and best practices.

Communication & Leadership
Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.
Tailor communication style to multiple levels of an organization and provide guidance to less experienced team members.
Facilitate group discussions with team members and customers.
Develop accurate written materials and support less experienced team members to uphold company standards of excellence.
Take a leadership role in change management processes, demonstrating a solid understanding of change management concepts.

Project Management
Monitor project budgets and ensure delivery within budget.
Independently manage work schedule and organize tasks to meet deadlines.
Resolve scheduling and workload conflicts while managing multiple activity streams.
Work with director/project manager to identify and delegate project tasks when necessary.