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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Project Assistant - Clinics

Thermo Fisher Scientific · Prague

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Provides project-specific clerical support to the Clinic Project Managers during the course of a clinical research study. Maintains critical document files and other study-related information. Facilitates the submission of documents to the IRB's during study initiation activities.

Day to day responsibilities:

  • Composes and proofreads sponsor correspondence and other study-related 

  • documents for Project Manager and IRB submittal. Submits documents to IRB as needed (includes initial submission and any updates to study). Photocopies and distributes study related documents as needed. Facilitates departmental  communication/interaction with IRB.

  • Provides administrative support for Project Manager which includes but is not limited to printing of emails, answering phones, creating expense reports, and any other study-related support as needed.

  • Files critical documents in study files in a timely manner. Audits study files to ensure all project documents are accounted for and no incorrectly filed documents exist in the file.

  • Enters, updates, maintains, and tracks project data in the database.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 
Education and Experience: 

  • Czech Language is essential (minimum A2 level)

  • High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

  • Technical positions may require a certificate

  • Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years).

  • In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Strong attention to detail

  • Good written and verbal communication skills

  • Basic computer skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

  • Time management and multi-tasking skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Working Conditions and Environment: 


Work is performed in a clinical environment, but does not involve working in a controlled (i.e. laboratory) setting.


Physical Requirements:

  • Frequently stands, twists waists, squats, and bends neck for 4--6 hours per day. 

  • Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Ability to make precise coordinated movements, of the fingers to grasp and manipulate objects. 

  • Frequent mobility required. 

  • Occasional crouching, stooping, bending and twisting of upper body and neck. 

  • Moderate lifting (or otherwise movement, carrying, setting, and placement)of 15-30 lbs. with a maximum lift of 35 lbs.

  • Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.

  • Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 

  • May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups.

  • Works with guidance or reliance on oral or written instructions from management. May require periods of intense concentration.

  • Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence. Ability to perform under stress. Ability to multi-task. 

  • Regular and consistent attendance.