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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System Admin

Tabapay · Palo Alto, CA

Who We Are

The world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit www.tabapay.com.

Who We Are 

The world is moving towards instant digital payments and TabaPay is leading the way. We help thousands of Fintechs in the US and Canada instantly move money in and out of accounts and we are actively expanding into other countries. Our customers represent the hottest verticals in the financial service industry such as neobanks, challenger brokers, gaming and wallets. TabaPay is a highly profitable rocketship that processes billions of dollars each year. To learn more visit www.tabapay.com. 

Responsibilities 

  • Proactively monitor the production environment to maintain a 24×7×365 uptime service. 
  • Manage a secure and high-performance network to support daily transaction processing, ensuring systems remain up and running. 
  • Perform regular monitoring of alerts to proactively identify potential issues and optimize system and network performance. 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve system and network issues; work with Card Networks when required. 
  • Conduct weekly server maintenance, including system upgrades and patch management on Linux servers. 
  • Create and maintain detailed documentation of system and network configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides. 
  • Participate in Incident Response and Disaster Recovery planning and testing to ensure continuity of operations during incidents. 
  • Collaborate closely with IT and Operations teams to align system and network security measures with company policies and regulatory standards. 
  • Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and security threats to enhance system reliability and resilience. 
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to provide off-hours support and respond promptly to system or network issues. 
  • Monitor system performance and respond to alerts and incidents, performing troubleshooting, root cause identification, and escalation when necessary. 
  • Proactively restart systems or services as needed during outages. 
  • Update system status on the company website during outages or service disruptions. 
  • Notify internal stakeholders of outages and send bulletins when outage thresholds are exceeded. 
  • Serve as the first point of contact for incidents during on-call or graveyard shifts. 
  • Participate in daily audit updates and documentation activities during on-call shifts. 
  • Update internal alert pages and notify the team in case of anomalies. 
  • Create and maintain a centralized documentation page for all change tickets. 
  • Maintain an up-to-date log of change tickets, including ticket number, requester, and status. 
  • Perform daily and weekly scheduled tasks as defined by procedures and provide status updates to the team. 
  • Participate in on-call handovers and communicate effectively with team members. 

Qualifications 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field. 
  • Day shift, on-site in Palo Alto, CA.
  • Previous experience as a Linux Administrator. 
  • In-depth knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu). 
  • Strong understanding of networking principles, protocols, and technologies. 
  • Hands-on experience with systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and related hardware. 
  • Relevant experience in system or network administration or a similar role. 
  • Willingness and availability to work on-call hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. 

 The compensation for this position is $100,000. However, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. 

 

Benefits

TabaPay offers the following benefits:

  • 100% employer-paid health care insurance including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (for employee only)
  • Employer 401K Matching
  • Generous and Flexible PTO

EEO Employer: TabaPay is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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