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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Head of Event Support

Strata · Brackley

We are Strata!

 

Imagine being part of a fast and exciting brand experience agency whose clients include specialists in new technology, creators of some of the most stunning electric vehicles on the planet, financial institutions, and global leaders in pharmaceutical solutions. As an agency, we elevate these brands and make them heard through immersive and memorable virtual and face 2 face experiences.

 

As a people-first business, we encourage ambition, support and reward. We’re always listening and open to your ideas, just as we do with our clients.

 

Our name? It’s Strata, an agency on a mission to be the very best. This means we always want to hear from the very best creative and intelligent souls who genuinely believe that every moment matters.

 

Job Overview

As a key member of Strata’s Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Event Support is responsible for shaping and executing the strategic vision for our Event Support function. This senior-level role combines operational excellence with strong leadership, team management, and process innovation. You will ensure world-class delivery across all live projects through exceptional planning, logistics, and execution.

We are seeking an experienced leader from the events industry, ideally with a background in outdoor events, expos, event structures, or brand activation, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You will champion our support capabilities internally and externally, ensuring that every delivery reflects Strata’s high standards of precision, creativity, and safety.

You will lead a diverse team of event support managers, warehouse staff, and operators, fostering a culture of accountability, clarity, and collaboration. Your leadership will ensure we consistently exceed client expectations and maintain the highest levels of operational performance.

This role offers an opportunity to shape the future of event support at Strata, combining hands-on leadership with strategic oversight and operational innovation. If you are a driven and detail-oriented leader ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

  • Set and execute the strategic direction for Event Support in alignment with Strata’s overall goals.

  • Collaborate with senior colleagues (including Project Managers, Account Directors, and Production Leads) to ensure operational excellence supports our creative and delivery objectives.

  • Represent the Event Support function within the company, promoting its capabilities and championing best practices.

Operational Excellence

  • Oversee the support management team, warehouse manager, and operator teams to ensure efficient project delivery and resource allocation.

  • Manage departmental performance by tracking revenue, costs, utilisation, and efficiency, implementing strategies to optimise outcomes.

  • Champion health and safety, maintaining compliance across warehouse, vehicle, and equipment operations.

  • Drive continuous improvement in logistics, resource management, and support processes, integrating new technologies and best practices.

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and personal growth.

  • Implement training programs to strengthen support skill sets and maintain high professional standards.

  • Promote a positive, inclusive, and solutions-oriented workplace culture.

Additional Responsibilities

  • Traffic Management: Oversee compliance with Operators Licence and DVLA regulations; manage the operational aspects of the vehicle and plant fleet.

  • Supplier Management: Manage key supplier relationships, including logistics, production, and transportation partners.

  • Reporting: Provide updates to the Board on operational performance, health and safety, and ongoing improvements.

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