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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Lead Auditor - Contractor role

Scarlet · Europe - Remote

Our mission is to hasten the transition to universally accessible healthcare. We are authorised by governments to assess and grant market access to medical AIs. Our groundbreaking approach enables the most innovative technology to reach patients safely and quickly.

Scarlet is the pre-eminent authority on AI medical devices. We serve customers that matter. Companies building bleeding-edge medical AI systems choose Scarlet. We are proud to count the world’s best resourced and most ambitious companies building medical AI as customers. You will be joining a team with product-market fit, flowing data, and exponentially growing revenue.

Come help us bring the next generation of healthcare to the people who need it.

About the role

Scarlet’s Quality Team ensures that innovative medical device companies meet the highest regulatory standards. We support cutting-edge healthtech through efficient, high-quality QMS audits.

We’re expanding our auditor pool and are looking for part-time/contractor lead auditors who can independently deliver audits in line with Scarlet’s standards, approach, and culture.

This role is suited for auditors who fulfil the relevant criteria to be authorised as a Lead Auditor in a Certification or Notified Body under ISO 13485, EU MDR, and UK MDR. You will work flexibly, supporting audit delivery as part of Scarlet’s notified body activities.

Your responsibilities

  • Conduct remote audits of medical device manufacturers’ Quality Management Systems under ISO 13485, EU MDR, and UK MDR.

  • Provide clear, structured audit documentation and evidence-based conclusions.

  • Contribute to consistent, high-quality audit experiences aligned with Scarlet’s audit methodology and values.

Required qualifications & experience

  • Education

    • Bachelor’s degree in:

      • software engineering

      • computer science

      • physics or biophysics

      • biology or microbiology

      • chemistry or biochemistry

      • electrical, electronic, mechanical engineering or bioengineering

      • human physiology

      • medicine

      • pharmacy

  • Professional experience

    • Minimum 4 years of experience in the medical device industry

    • Minimum 2 years of experience auditing or managing QMSs under:

      • ISO 13485

      • EU MDR and/or UK MDR

    • Preferred: Practical experience working with software.

  • Auditing experience

    • Prior work with notified bodies or accreditation bodies as a Lead Auditor

  • Technical experience

    • Experience with software medical devices (SaMD) is strongly preferred

    • Working knowledge of relevant standards, such as:

      • ISO 14971

      • IEC 62304

      • IEC 82304

      • Cybersecurity

What we’re looking for

  • Strong regulatory judgement — you are confident in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements.

  • Consistency & quality focus — you care deeply about audit quality and repeatability.

  • Clear communicator — you explain findings and requirements clearly and constructively.

  • Independent & reliable — you can deliver audits with minimal oversight

  • Aligned mindset — you are open to adopting Scarlet’s values, audit methods and tooling.

Engagement model

  • Consultant auditor role

  • Fully remote

  • Flexible scheduling, subject to audit demand and availability

Interview process

  • Introductory call with Emily (45 min)

  • Auditor competence & regulatory interview with a Scarlet auditor (45 min)

  • Case study with Johan

    • Complete a case study (maximum 60 min)

    • Present the case study (30 min)

  • References

  • Offer & onboarding