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 Project Engineer

SharkNinja · Shenzhen, China

Regular Full Time Onsite (5 days a week) Individual Contributor Ninja Ross Richardson

About Us 

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world. 

 

Here are some of the EXCITING things you’ll get to do: 

  • Team sport to Deliver 5 star product to consumer 
  • You can design any product you want in SharkNinja 
  • Pursue and provide creative idea for product 
  • Communication with transnational team to achive better results for issues 
  • Make things better with detail research 
  • Drive incremental change 
  • Challenge and be challenge 
  • Improve yourself by training, lesson learn and so on 

 

 

ATTRIBUTES & SKILLS: 

Responsibilities: 

  • Professionally design and develop innovative design solutions and products in a fast-paced team environment. 
  • Provide solid modeling and prototype support on technology development and new product development projects. 
  • Using sound engineering principles refine concepts into reliable designs that meet performance, compliance, product integrity and aesthetic requirements. 
  • Design for manufacturability, for China production environments. 
  • Generate part specifications, including detailed drawings and specifications. 
  • Communicate design to team members and China factories. 
  • Perform product prototyping and testing, write test requests and obtain quotes from internal and external sources. 
  • Support continuous improvement of existing products. 

 

 

Experience required:   

  • Around 5-8 years’ experience in product development in high volume consumer products, Mobile Robotic products preferred. 
  • 3D CAD proficiency, design experience in multiple processes such as: plastic injection molding, die-casting, sheet metal, machining processes, and assembly processes. 
  • Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team environment is essential. 
  • Good knowledge of Design processes, including DFME, FEA, DFM etc. 

 

Education background required:  

BS in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or Mechatronics 

  

Functional Skills/Knowledge: 

  • Good command of English speaking and writing. 
  • Ability to work with flexible adaptable teams and processes that embrace and cope with change and uncertainty. 
  • Ability to support at least multiple projects simultaneously. 
  • Detail-oriented, versatile, organized, articulate and professional. 

  

Other Requirements：  

  • Traveling to supplier factory / staying in factory is required 
  • Occasional international travel to visit suppliers or other SharkNinja offices may be required. 
  • Ability to work under pressure and work overtime if required at peak project times. 

 

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.  

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA. 

Learn more about us:  
Life At SharkNinja  
Outrageously Extraordinary 

SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice

 

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]

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