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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Sales Engineer

Wabtec · Seoul, GG, kr

Who will you be working with?

Reporting to the Sales Director, you will be working closely with sales and field service team in local office, and project team in our Sisco. You are responsible for Power Collection, Electronic products, ranging from sales and business development, project management, engineering support and coordination for Hyundai Rotem.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of OE Sales team, you will be responsible for project sales of Power Collection, Electronic products to customers. You will need to liaise with our Sisco to ensure the products suit the project requirement, communicate with customers on technical issue, maintain and develop customer relationship.

What will your typical day look like?

  • Responsible for all rounds sales for business of Power Collection and Electronic;
  • Oversee local project initiatives, ensure alignment with company goals;
  • Identify business development opportunities to achieve company’s sales target;
  • Promote Faiveley Transport’s full range engineering solution, both service and products, to the designated product line;
  • Identify and manage customer technical requirements;
  • Work closely with customer’s engineering, design, maintenance, project management and procurement team for explore new business opportunities;
  • Act as the primary liaison between customers and our SisCo in Shanghai and Europe to facilitate technical and commercial coordination;
  • Collaborate with Sales team, Field Service team and our Sisco to prepare tender submission, technical and commercial offers;
  • Update databases and support payment collection;
  • Understand customers needs through regular meeting with customers;
  • Research customers and competitors install based and next interval for replacement, system upgrade and overhauls, etc;
  • Occasional business travel may be required.

 

What do we want to know about you?

  • Degree holder in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or other discipline;
  • 7-8 years of technical sales experience, preferably in rolling stock, building and construction, engineering or automotive industry;
  • Previous customer service or relationship management is advantageous;
  • Proficiency in both written and spoken Korean and English, experience in technical coordination using English is preferred;
  • Presentable to customers with confident communication skills and reflect
  • Able to work with cross-functional team to ensure customer satisfaction and project success;
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to adhere to defined project timelines;
  • Good team player, responsible, diplomatic, proactive and able to work independently under minimal supervision.

 

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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.


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