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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SAP Test Manager

Ttcglobal · Denver, Colorado, United States

Position Summary:

TTC is growing, and we are currently seeking an SAP QA Manager to play a key role in our organization. The SAP QA Manager requires strong knowledge of SAP and good understanding of QA concepts including SAP methodologies. In this role, the SAP QA Manager will lead and deliver testing services, utilizing industry standards and best practices to meet customer requirements. The SAP QA Test Manager will work collaboratively to establish and improve the overall QA processes to improve the quality of the product. Must be located in Denver, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities: 

  • Collaborate with the TTC leadership team to ensure successful testing within the organization.
  • Lead and deliver as required on critical engagements within the SAP testing practice.
  • Assess and develop a deep understanding of customer's manual and automated testing needs within the SAP environment.
  • Maintain a hands-on involvement in test execution, test automation, and risk coverage analysis.
  • Review functional and non-functional requirements and specifications for SAP applications.
  • Produce test artifacts, including test strategy, test plan, test cases, and test metrics reports.
  • Ensure high-quality work internally and at customer sites while meeting project deadlines.
  • Cultivate excellent relationships with key stakeholders and manage their expectations effectively.
  • Actively participate in project team meetings, offering insights on application issues and presenting solutions to meet requirements and ensure desired quality.
  • Deliver good quality work internally and at customer sites
  • Additional duties as may be assigned by management 

Role Requirements: 

  • Strong experience in SAP testing.
  • Solid understanding of QA processes and methodologies.
  • Ability to drive operational efficiency in a highly regulated environment.
  • Proficiency in maintaining QA documentation and tracking delivery changes for auditing purposes.
  • Capable of executing and completing assigned projects within negotiated time, scope, and budget.
  • Define project objectives, scope, and deliverables in alignment with project implementation plans.
  • Lead cross-functional teams, including SAP testers & functional consultants, developers, business analysts, and other stakeholders.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to proactively address challenges.
  • Hands-on experience with test automation tools and frameworks.
  • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities from both a business and systems perspective.
  • Highly self-motivated and a capable leader.
  • Effective prioritization and task execution in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to facilitate open discussions and constructive debates.

Technical Skills: 

  • Experience in working with Test Automation team with one or more test automation tools and frameworks: Selenium, UFT, TOSCA, Rational Robot, etc. 
  • Experience in business requirements analysis and test case design using Test Case management tools: qTest, ALM, TFS, JIRA plug-ins, etc. 
  • Ability to document defects and track them to resolution using defect management tools: JIRA, qTest, Quality Center, TFS, etc. 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, or related field preferred 
  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience in SAP Testing Projects
  • 3-4 years of experience in SAP migration/implementation
  • Over 4+ years of experience in leading large QA teams and projects
  • Must have knowledge of SAP landscape.

If your experience or qualifications is similar to our ideal of a successful candidate, please consider applying. Experience comes in many ways; skills may be transferred, but passion for your career can't be substituted. At TTC, we understand the importance of diversity and how much value it brings to the table. Diversity brings about creativity and new perspectives, which is why we beckon everyone to apply.