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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Systems Administrator

Taketwo · Seoul, Seoul, South Korea

Who We Are:

Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher, and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products principally through Rockstar Games, 2K, and Zynga. Our products are designed for console gaming systems, PC, and mobile, including smartphones and tablets. We deliver our products through physical retail, digital download, online platforms, and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.

The Challenge

As our System Administrator, you are the backbone of our technical environment, ensuring our systems are reliable and that every employee has the tools and access they need to do their best work from day one.

We’re looking for a hands-on, proactive problem solver who takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering an excellent end-user experience.

What You’ll Take On

  • On-site contact for technical operations and support of all production and development environments.
  • Must work jointly with development groups to assess their support needs to identify and deliver the resources required to meet ambitious goals.
  • Ensure all client requests and operational problems are update/resolved within a timely manner.
  • Assist with offsite events including setup, event support, and teardown.
  • Passionate about delivering outstanding client experience and support.
  • Inquisitiveness and ambition towards looking for opportunities to automate and improve service delivery.
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment with the ability to change priorities on the fly.
  • Assist with employee on-boarding ensuring new staff is ready to work on day one.
  • Maintain inventory/asset management for company provided equipment and software.
  • Assist with audio/visual hardware setup and break down, along with conference rooms and video conferences.
  • Able to work independently and respond promptly is vital, sometimes including after hours and on weekends. Reachable by mobile in the event of an emergency.
  • Some local travel may be required.

What You Bring 

  • 3-5 years’ experience with the Windows 10, MacOS, Microsoft Office 365, Active Directory and Exchange, TCP/IP based networks (including DHCP, DNS, etc.), installation and maintenance of workstations and infrastructure hardware
  • Operating System configuration, management, and support for desktop/laptop and server
  • Network: Experience implementing, managing, and troubleshooting network devices and infrastructure
  • Experience using Okta or similar SAML and Two-Factor Authentication solutions
  • Familiar with using SCCM for Desktop OS deployment and software management
  • AirWatch/Intelligent Hub or equivalent Mobile Device Management experience
  • Computer Hardware: Desktops, Laptops, Mobile devices, tablets, and a wide variety of devices and peripherals
  • Games Consoles: A good knowledge of current gen consoles (Xbox Series X, PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC) is vital. Any knowledge of development kits is a plus
  • Productivity Tools: MS Office, Video Conferencing (Zoom), Slack
  • Remote Work Solutions: VPN, VDI (Horizon View)
  • Storage: Solid understanding of both local and NAS based technologies (Netapp, Nutanix) as well as cloud-based solutions (Dropbox)
  • Security: Solid grasp of security standards and methodologies
  • PowerShell and scripting experience
  • Conference Room and AV technology experience
  • ServiceNow or equivalent helpdesk ticket system experience
  • Superb communication, team skills, and proactive communicator with customer service demeanor and focus on delivering excellent end-user experience.
  • Attention to detail and high degree of accuracy in recording and reporting
  • Ability to communicate effectively with end users to successfully resolve queries and problems and translate technical information and jargon for a non-technical audience
  • A real passion for video games and the industry!

What We Offer You:

  • Great Company Culture. We pride ourselves as being one of the most creative and innovative places to work, creativity, innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
  • Growth: As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative and to grow within and around the company.
  • Work Hard, Enjoy Life. Our employees’ bond, blow-off steam, and flex some creative muscles – through game release events, office socials, and team challenges.
  • Benefits. Benefits include, but are not limited to; Discretionary bonus, Provident fund contributions, private BUPA insurance, Employee assistance program, 25 days holiday + statutory holidays, Annual medical checkup
  • Perks. Gym reimbursement up to KRW 120,000 per month, charitable giving program, access to learning platforms, employee discount program’s plus free games and events!

Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (“T2”) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, which means we are committed to creating and celebrating diverse thoughts, cultures, and backgrounds throughout our organization.  Employment at T2 is based on substantive ability, objective qualifications, and work ethic – not an individual’s race, creed, color, religion, sex or gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, status as a victim of domestic violence or sex offenses, reproductive health decision, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Please be aware that Take-Two does not conduct job interviews or make job offers over third-party messaging apps such as Telegram, WhatsApp, or others. Take-Two also does not engage in any financial exchanges during the recruitment or onboarding process, and the Company will never ask a candidate for their personal or financial information over an app or other unofficial chat channel. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing exercise. Take-Two’s in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (i.e., via a take2games.com email domain). If you need to report an issue or otherwise have questions, please contact [email protected].

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