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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Technical Solutions Engineer II

Shipbobinc · Remote - India

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will... 

  • Grow with an Ownership Mindset: We champion continuous learning and proactive innovation. Team members are encouraged to identify challenges and take ownership of initiatives that drive merchant, company and personal growth. By tackling complex problems and exploring creative solutions, you won’t just follow a playbook, you’ll be actively building the future of ShipBob.
  • Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: ShipBob values collaboration and support, where team members and leaders alike are committed to helping each other succeed. We all set high standards and understand the importance of transparency at all levels. We’ve created an environment where trust, open communication, and mutual respect motivate our teams to reach new heights.
  • Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: Our commitment to delivering results creates a goal-driven, high-performance culture where everyone is empowered to contribute to our mission with a clear understanding of their direct impact and accountability. We measure success in tangible ways, allowing each team member to see the positive outcomes of their work and celebrate shared victories.

Location: Remote - India 

Role Description: 

As a Technical Solutions Engineer II, you will provide engineering services and support for end user computing infrastructure and applications. The Technical Solutions Engineer works with all business units across the organization to provide solutions to their technical needs and is involved when evaluating and implementing new technologies for ShipBob. The primary focus will be mobile device management, onboarding/offboarding automation, email, collaboration services, and setting hardware standards. This role reports to Senior Manager, Information Technology.  

What you’ll do: 

  • Work with all business units to assess technology needs.
  • Build implementation plans to introduce new technologies to the organization or reconfigure existing technologies as needed following change management policies.
  • Ensure proper documentation, notification, escalation, tracking, and follow up of all incidents.
  • Design and implement solutions to meet business needs in Azure and other cloud platforms.
  • Be the escalation point for issues that are unable to be resolved by 1st and 2nd tier IT support.
  • Provide guidance and best practices regarding technologies pertaining to end user computing in a remote-first, cloud-first environment.
  • Work closely with the Security team to implement required security measures and controls.
  • Be available for on-call escalation support including weekends and holidays.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve system hardware and software issues.
  • Provide support for Windows desktops\laptops, MacBooks, printers, peripherals, networking infrastructure and other computer related devices.
  • Implement automation to remove manual dependencies across all IT functions.
  • Provide pertinent input during the change management process.
  • Work with 3rd party service providers to resolve issues as needed.
  • Participate in periodic maintenance and infrastructure improvement projects after hours, and on weekends.
  • Ensure all incidents are tracked in the Jira ticketing system.
  • Ensure consistent process implementation across the team through regular communication.
  • Additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.

What you’ll bring to the table: 

  • Experience writing, executing, and automating with at least one scripting language (Powershell, Go, Python, Bash). This should also include knowledge of source control in a production environment.
  • Familiarity with Azure Automation Accounts, Function App and Storage Accounts.
  • Strong understanding of API and API methods, including how to interact with RESTful endpoints and utilize common HTTP verbs (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) to integrate with various systems and services.
  • Knowledge and/or experience implementing SSO and SCIM provisioning for 3rd-Party Applications
  • Working knowledge of Power Automate and Power BI
  • 2+ years implementing and administering Microsoft Entra ID in an enterprise environment.
  • 2+ years experience with Azure (or equivalent cloud providers, AWS, GCP, etc.)
  • Deep understanding of supporting a remote first, cloud first, end user computing environment.
  • 2+ years designing and implementing end user computing solutions in a cloud first environment.
  • Proficient in implementing policies and managing devices via Microsoft Intune\Endpoint Manager (compliance policies, conditional access, application deployment, AAD Join, Autopilot).
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