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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Maintenance Technician

STMicroelectronics Silicon Carbide AB · Norrköping, Östergötlands län

OUR STORY


At STMicroelectronics, we believe in the power of technology to drive innovation and make a positive impact on people, businesses, and society. As a global semiconductor company, our advanced technologies and chips form the hidden foundation of the world we live in today.


When you join ST, you will be part of a global business with more than 115 nationalities, present in 40 countries, and comprising over 50,000 diverse and dedicated creators and makers of technology around the world.


Developing technologies takes more than talent: it takes amazing people who understand collaboration and respect. People with passion and the desire to disrupt the status quo, drive innovation, and unlock their own potential.

Embark on a journey with us, where you can innovate for a future that we want to make smarter and greener, in a responsible and sustainable way. Our technology starts with you.

STMicroelectronics Silicon Carbide AB is located in Norrkoping, Sweden and has ST as a majority owner since February 2019. Previously named Norstel AB, the company is ST’s competence center in silicon carbide material technology. The company has been developing silicon carbide for 20 years, first at Linkoping University, and since 2006 in a dedicated production facility in Norrkoping. We focus on the development and pilot production of silicon carbide (SiC) wafers for ST’s automotive market. We operate a 2000 m2 production area with a facility and equipment running 24 x 7.

YOUR ROLE

  • Hands-on repair and preventive maintenance on process equipment and facility.
  • Answers to alarms/breakdowns and supports the manufacturing line with diagnostics and repair.
  • Responsible not just for identifying the issue, but for diagnosing its cause, developing a solution, and implementing that solution, sometimes within an extremely short timeframe.
  • Plan, preforms, document in the system and close work orders in the maintenance system.
  • Be a part in the maintenance group that works in a rolling 2-shifts scheme.
  • Part of the on-call team for maintenance (today 6 persons).
  • Work closely with the process team in order to continuously improve the performance and availability of the production line.
  • Proposes and takes in charge specific improvement projects. Work together with process team in common projects.

This will be an Onsite role based out of ST's Office.

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCES

  • Minimum 2 years of experience is required.
  • The candidate should have a valid driver’s license.
  • Background or know-how in automation, electrical, mechanics or facility.
  • Good ability to prioritize, work independent.
  • Good communicator, creating relationships and co-operation.
  • Strong commitment, persistent, driven and curious
  • Organizational ability to structure and document the daily work.
  • Be able to prioritize the most important tasks but not allow smaller or seemingly “lesser” issues to fall by the wayside. A keen eye is required to identify small issues within a much larger whole
  • Previous work with water and ventilation is meritorious.


ST is proud to be one of the 17 companies certified as a 2025 Global Top Employer and the first and only semiconductor company to achieve this distinction. ST was recognized in this ranking thanks to its continuous improvement approach and stands out particularly in the areas of ethics & integrity, purpose & values, organization & change, business strategy, and performance.

At ST, we endeavor to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we do not tolerate discrimination. We aim to recruit and retain a diverse workforce that reflects the societies around us. We strive for equity in career development, career opportunities, and equal remuneration. We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.


  • To discover more, visit st.com/careers.


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