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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Sr. Manager, Business Operations - Korea

Riot Games · Seoul, Korea

Riot Games was established in 2006 by entrepreneurial gamers who believe that player-focused game development can result in great games. In 2009, Riot released its debut title League of Legends to critical and player acclaim. As the most played video game in the world, over 100 million play every month. Players form the foundation of our community and it’s for them that we continue to evolve and improve the League of Legends experience.

We’re looking for humble but ambitious, razor-sharp professionals who can teach us a thing or two. We promise to return the favor. We embrace those who see things differently, aren’t afraid to experiment, and who have a healthy disregard for constraints.

That's where you come in.

As a Sr. Manager, Business Operations, you will report to the Director, Publishing Strategy & Operations in Korea. You will be responsible for driving strategic growth across Riot’s PCB ecosystem, optimizing operations, and enabling cross-functional execution across publishing and product. You’ll lead revenue forecasting, market assessments, and vendor management, while also shaping Riot’s go-to-market strategy for new game installations. This role requires strong analytical capability, operational rigor, and stakeholder management skills to execute high-impact initiatives that advance our publishing priorities and elevate the player experience in Korea.

As a Rioter in Seoul, you’ll join a tight-knit group of exceptionally bright-minded individuals who share our prioritization of player experience, rejection of convention, and passion for gaming. Riot Games Korea is dedicated to creating tailored player experiences that show local players they aren’t lost in translation.

Responsibilities:

PCB Ecosystem Management: Driving Growth and Strategic Alliances

  • Revenue Generation: Analyze and forecast PCB market and develop growth strategies to lead PCB market share in Korea. This includes identifying new revenue opportunities, optimizing existing monetization models, and forecasting financial performance to ensure sustainable growth for the PCB ecosystem.
  • Market Intelligence: Manage monthly market intelligence reports including PCB and product insights, and playtest for new games. Update overall PCB Playbook with latest industry trends, competitor analysis, player journey, and emerging technologies.
  • Operations Management: Responsible for effective management of all operational aspects within the PCB ecosystem optimizing costs, resource allocation, and ensuring that all processes run smoothly for PCB operations and vendor management. 
  • New Game Installations: Organize and conduct playtest with R&D teams, oversee successful installation and launch of new games. Monitor daily & monthly performance.  
  • Partnerships: Build and nurture strategic partnerships to expand PCB ecosystem's influence and capabilities. This includes identifying potential collaborators, negotiating agreements, and managing relationships with external entities to create mutually beneficial opportunities and drive innovation.

Publishing Operations: Strategic Execution and Cross-Functional Synergy

  • Market Assessments: Conduct market assessment for new genre and titles including market sizing, new target audiences, and genre analysis
  • Product Management: Manage overall game deployment processes including GRAC, payment services, legal and compliance requirements.
  • Operational Efficiency: Maintain high levels of operational efficiency, continuously evaluating and improving processes including work systems, rituals, gap/vendor assessments
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Fostering strong collaboration across all regional product teams and player platforms. 

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of experience in business strategy and operations, or a top management consulting firm.
  • 5+ years of direct people management experience leading a sizable team. 
  • Experience in leading complex efforts with multiple stakeholders involved.
  • Strong analytical ability and critical thinking skills.
  • Fluent in English; strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Organized, outcome-focused, and comfortable with running multiple work streams.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master Degree in a relevant field from top institutions preferred. 
  • Passionate about games and player experience. Able to empathize with the joys and plights of players.
  • Able to work under and handle ambiguity.
  • Self-directed, independent thinker who is also adept at cross-functional collaboration.
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