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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EHS & OPERATIONS MANAGER

Primark · Stratford, LONDON, gb

What you’ll do

At Primark we do retail our way…so here is a taste of what you can expect in the role.

  • Maintain and monitor fire safety, asbestos management, and water system maintenance.
  • Conduct regular EHS audits – investigate and escalate as the situation dictates.
  • Review any accidents and take any preventative measures.
  • Manage the relationship with security and any 3rd party contractors.
  • Implement environmental initiatives within the store on energy management, waste management and chemical management.
  • Lead a small team and collaborate with the store management team to drive operational excellence.
  • Create a culture of ‘Safe Today, Safe Tomorrow’ by implementing all EHS policies and procedures, through effective coaching and demonstrating proactivity to mitigate hazards that may arise.
  • Drive your own development by taking advantage of our digital learning, apprenticeships and career pathways and see yourself grow in a supportive place powered by our people.

Location: Primark Stratford


Salary: £44,159 (with 31 days annual leave & pension)
Contract: Full-Time Permanent, 5 days out of 7

BECAUSE YOU’RE SAFE TODAY AND SAFE TOMORROW

A people-first culture where you can work with impact. A business that continues to grow and invest creating maximum joy at minimum cost. Just look at our 80,000+ colleagues across 450+ stores covering many markets globally, all leaving their mark.

Our colleagues are the heart of everything we do – we’re caring, dynamic and we succeed together. As the EHS & Operations Manager within the store, your role will involve establishing a secure environment for both customers and colleagues.

What you’ll bring

Your focus will be instilling a safety-first ethos and promoting a secure store setting for both team members and customers. Here’s what we need from you:

  • Experienced Operations professional with at least 3 years of management.
  • Ideally, you’ll have relevant EHS qualifications such as NEBOSH, or you are willing to work towards gaining them.
  • A keen eye for detail spotting potential hazards before they arise.
  • Strong influencing and communication skills – to challenge, engage, and inspire at all levels.

Excited? Good. Because it’s energising to put your skills to work in a growing global business committed to helping people express themselves – and feel a sense of belonging.

Apply to make an impact as an EHS & Operations Manager and be welcomed to the wide world of Primark.

THIS IS RETAIL OUR WAY! APPLY NOW & PLEASE UPLOAD YOUR CV

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

If you require extra support at any stage of the selection process, please get in touch with our team at [email protected].

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