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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Senior Operational Analyst - Internal Audit

Trupanion · India

This role will be employed through our Employer of Record partner.

Location: Remote - India
Schedule: Working hours should allow for 2-3 hours of overlap with US Pacific Time.
Assignment: Trupanion

Trupanion Company Description:

Trupanion is a leading global pet insurance provider, committed to helping pet owners care for their beloved animals. As we continue to grow, we are standing up our Internal Audit function and building a best-in-class team from the ground up. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new function at a mission-driven company that is making a real impact. Trupanion is a leading global pet insurance provider, committed to helping pet owners care for their beloved animals. As we continue to grow, we are expanding our Internal Audit team and strengthening a function that plays a critical role in our mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join a high impact team at a mission-driven company that is making a real difference.

Position Summary:

Trupanion is seeking a Senior Operational Analyst – Internal Audit to join a growing Internal Audit Team. This individual will play a crucial role in evaluating and improving our organization’s internal processes. Your focus will be on assessing operational efficiency, compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations and identifying areas for enhancement.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct comprehensive audits of operational processes to ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Document audit findings, compile comprehensive detailed reports, and communicate results to management.
  • Identify areas of improvement and recommend actionable improvements to strengthen operational efficiency.
  • Stay informed about industry standards, regulatory changes, and new risk factors to refine and advance audit methodologies.
  • Participate in special projects and ad-hoc assignments as needed.

Qualifications:

  • 5-8 years of experience in external or internal audit. Experience with US public companies preferred.
  • Bachelor of Commerce or other relevant degree
  • CPA, CIA, CISA, Chartered Accountant, or similar designation or working towards the certification is preferred.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with AuditBoard (preferred) or similar GRC platforms.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a remote, flexible environment.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
  • A proactive, curious, and self-starting attitude – you’re comfortable working independently and eager to grow with the team.
  • Ability to travel up to 4 times per year domestically and internationally.

For more information about Trupanion, visit https://trupanion.com/about

Learn more about how Trupanion has revolutionized our industry and the reimbursement model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdWZ4KHiPTQ

Trupanion is an equal-opportunity employer and embraces diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, abilities, perspectives, and skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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