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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IT PMO Administrator

Walt Disney · Shanghai, China

Job Posting Title:

IT PMO Administrator

Req ID:

10145691

Job Description:

JOB DESCRIPTION

The IT PMO Administrator is dedicated to provide support for the APAC Enterprise Technology team, covering a wide range of activities and process management. This role will work closely with APAC IT team members and also work in collaboration with cross-function communication among internal Procurement & Sourcing, Legal, Finance & Account, and external vendors.

RESPONSIBLITIES

  • IT Procurement
  • Manage APAC IT purchasing including request orders, vendor communication, goods received, invoice received and new vendor setup;
  • Manage the IT purchase to pay process to ensure timely and accuracy of cost execution;
  • Tracking, reviewing and reporting required spending status to budget owners;
  • Be the point of contact between IT and PTP support teams to resolve purchase order (PO) issues, including goods receipting, service entries, and invoice payment issues.
  • PMO Support
  • Assisting in IT AOP and forecasting process;
  • Manage upkeep of PMO Teams site and ensure documentation is kept up to date;
  • Support improvement initiatives across purchases and project administration.
  • IT Operation Support
  • Assist the company owned mobile phone process, including user registration, renewal, termination, bill mapping and processing.
  • Act as the organization contact point and liaise with internal and external stakeholders;
  • Contract filing and assist in legal chop process to ensure policy compliance
  • Provide administrative support to the IT department as required.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education & Training

  • University degree in Business Administration or equivalent

Working Experience

  • 3+ years of relevant experience. Multi-national company experience is a plus;
  • Prior experience as project assistant, procurement representative, or team admin;
  • Experience in Excel, SAP (for purchase orders) and Coupa.
  • Basic Procurement, Finance & Accounting knowledge

Personal Attributes

  • Strong administrative skills with demonstrated attention to detail
  • In depth cross-functional experience in administration
  • Self-disciplined and highly organized
  • Proactive, able to handle diverse responsibilities and achieve timeline and work targets
  • Good interpersonal skills and a good team player with strong collaborative mindset
  • Cultural sensitivity and be able to work comfortably within an international environment
  • Cost conscious and with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality

Other pre-requisites, languages

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Excellent command in Chinese and English, both verbal and written

Job Posting Segment:

Enterprise Technology

Job Posting Primary Business:

Enterprise Technology International

Primary Job Posting Category:

Technology Procurement

Employment Type:

Full time

Primary City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Shanghai, China

Alternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:

Date Posted:

2026-03-19