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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People Operations Partner

Woo · Taipei, Taiwan

WOO X is a global centralised crypto futures and spot trading platform offering best-in-class liquidity and price execution. WOO X has an average daily volume exceeding $1.5 billion and is home to hundreds of thousands of traders worldwide. WOO X traders benefit from radical transparency through our industry-first live Proof of Reserves & Liabilities dashboard and the company's mission to maintain the trust of its growing community of traders. Our team of 200+ highly-talented employees works from 12 cities across eight countries in Europe and Asia 🚀

Our vision is to inspire confidence, higher performance, and joy in every user. We have a mission to provide the best liquidity on the best terms. We compete not just on price execution but also on integrity, user experience, innovative tools, and global opportunities. 

About the opportunity:

As an HR Operations Partner at WOO X, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a seamless and exceptional employee experience while aligning with business objectives. Working closely with the Operations team and collaborating with various departments, you will contribute to developing, executing, and enhancing HR strategies and programs that promote eBiciency, compliance, and a positive work environment.

What you’ll be working on:

  • Employee Experience & Policy Management: Partner with the Operations team to achieve both day-to-day tasks and strategic goals aimed at enhancing the employee experience while supporting business objectives.
  • Policy Development: Create and maintain a comprehensive, fit-for- purpose employee handbook that outlines company policies and sets clear expectations for all employees
  • Program Implementation: Design and manage high-priority HR programs, including performance reviews, employee and management training, and onboarding/offBboarding processes
  • Feedback Analysis & Continuous Improvement: Gather and analyze employee feedback data to identify and act on opportunities to enhance the overall employee experience.
  • Payroll Management: Oversee payroll processes, taking ownership of Taiwan payroll calculations and managing global payroll vendor relationships to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Tool Optimization: Utilize current HR tools and identify opportunities for new tools to boost employee productivity and streamline HR processes.
  • Global Collaboration: Work proactively with international counterparts to maintain consistency in processes and policies across different regions.

Why work with us? 

Join us in realising our vision in advancing decentralisation, and leading innovation in CeFi. Enjoy work flexibility, a supportive team, and an environment that nurtures your ideas. Plus, expect a performance-based annual bonus for all contributors at WOO 💪

About you:

  • Demonstrated experience in HR operations, preferably in a fast-paced, global environment.
  • Proven track record of developing and implementing HR programs and policies.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and translate insights into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively interact with stakeholders across different cultures.
  • Familiarity with payroll management and vendor relations is a plus.

Getting the job

We're actively seeking talented individuals to join our team outside of our typical hiring schedule. This proactive approach allows us to connect with exceptional candidates like you even before specific positions become available.

On average, successful candidates go through five rounds of interviews and tests. Our hiring process begins by meeting with our People Team, who help facilitate the process of placing you in your new role. You can expect to share your experience and ideas in online video interviews with our hiring team, made up of management and potential new colleagues.

Submitting your resume now ensures that you're first in line when new opportunities arise. By doing so, you'll have a head start in the selection process and get a chance to showcase your skills and experience.

Get started on your application here!

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