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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Clinical Project Manager

Telixus · USA- Remote

Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases. 

 

 

See Yourself at Telix

The Clinical Project Manager (CPM) is responsible to support and oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of multiple early phase regional clinical trials from protocol conception, start-up through the clinical study report, including all aspects of project document development, budget, safety, and quality in an environment where problem solving, critical thinking, teamwork and flexibility are vital to success. The CPM will work closely with CROs and/or third-party vendors and closely collaborate with cross-functional internal and external stakeholders to ensure adherence to GCP, SOPs, and FDA/ICH guidelines and ultimate delivery of high-quality data within the defined timelines and approved budget.  The CPM ensures completion of study deliverables and proactively identifies and resolves clinical project issues.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Support the planning and setup, maintenance and closeout phases of multiple concurrent clinical research studies
  • Proactively managing all aspects of the trial process including vendor selection, site feasibility and selection, trial clinical timelines, clinical budgets, resources, and vendor relationships
  • Provide day-to-day study management including, but not limited to oversight of CRO, study vendors and investigational sites in coordination with various cross-functional team members and study team.
  • Monitoring all work performed by the external partners to ensure quality of the service with respect to mutually agreed timelines and budget.
  • Support the drafting, review and updating of documents related to clinical development such as Clinical Trial Protocols, Informed Consent Forms, Investigator’s Brochure, Laboratory Manual, IMP Handling Manual, etc.
  • Ensuring effective project plans are in place and operational for each trial within trial appropriate SOPs
  • Identify and mitigate risks and apply strong problem-solving skills to ensure timely resolution of all study related issues
  • Manage, facilitate and/or monitor the completion of interdisciplinary project tasks including site monitoring/audits, CRF and database development / revision, data collection, patient safety / AE management, document management, statistical analysis / final report writing, and study close out.
  • Management of small or medium-sized projects or regional leadership of complex multi-center clinical research projects
  • Oversee the study specific Trial Master File (TMF) and assist with periodic audit of the TMF
  • Perform any other tasks/duties as assigned by management

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in life sciences
  • At least 2 years of relevant experience in Clinical Trial Project Management
  • Strong understanding of all aspects of clinical trials; experience with early phase clinical trials (Phase 1 - 2), oncology and/or radiopharmaceutical experience preferred.
  • Ability to deal with multiple priorities with aggressive timelines.
  • Thorough knowledge of ICH GCP, drug development, clinical research industry practices and regulatory processes.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, planning, decision making, negotiation, and conflict management skills.
  • Ability to build and maintain successful professional relationships with internal cross-functional teams, vendors and investigational sites.
  • Fluent in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and proficiency using electronic platforms (CTMS, eTMF) .
  • Regional start-up experience (site feasibility, ethics & regulatory submissions)
  • Demonstrated ability to pivot study strategy quickly and lead teams in the right direction working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience in conflict resolution, clinical project management practice, risk management, and an understanding of project financials.

Key Capabilities:

  • Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
  • Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges(i.e., finding creative solutions to issues impacting timelines and/or budgets)
  • Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
  • Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and corporate objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
  • Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
  • Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
  • Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
  • Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals. A team player who can receive and provide constructive feedback
  • Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
  • Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills

At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world.  We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development. 

Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 

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