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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Program Director - Mission Critical

Woolpert · Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Dallas, TX; Denver, CO; New York, NY; San Rafael, CA

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Program Director for the Mission Critical team. The Program Director must be a licensed Architect or Engineer and is primarily responsible for sales and growth within the Mission Critical practice area through the establishment and improvement of client relationships. This position is also responsible for working across practice areas and service lines to develop business opportunities and ensure services are performed in a manner compatible with the goal of being an industry leader. This position reports to Mission Critical Market Director.  

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.     #LI-SN1

What You Will Do:

Business Development  

  • Build and enhance existing client relationships to identify and initiate additional project opportunities within a client base for the service line, practice area and firm. 
  • Identify and build new client relationships that match the client and project type focus and overall business strategy of the service line and practice area. 
  • Promote SNHA (a Woolpert company) as an industry leader for specified market/practice and service(s) with new and existing clients. 
  • Early project feasibility and strategic design input. 
  • Collaborate with the MC Market Director and Building Sector Leader to define the EU market sales goals. 

Collaboration and support 

  • Mentor and assist project managers in negotiating project schedules, fees, scope and contract terms.  
  • Work with Project Managers to identify, address and resolve any project issues impacting client goals, objectives and/or client satisfaction.   
  • Define and communicate client needs and expectations. 
  • Ensure continuous stakeholder (client, client’s manager, etc.) communications addressing, resolving, and anticipating project issues. 

What You Will Bring:

Qualifications and Experience 

  • BA/BS or MA/MS in Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar field of study required. 
  • 15 or more years of related experience in the Mission Critical Datacenter industry
  • Current Professional Registration  
  • Office 365: Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, PowerPoint, basic AutoCad and Bluebeam (Essential). 
  • Ability to travel within reason to meet the needs and demands of the practice area 

General Aptitude 

  • Ability to make sound decisions/recommendations based on the evaluation and synthesis of information and data. 
  • Demonstrates an enterprising, innovative, proactive management approach. 
  • Possesses high levels of demonstrated leadership ability. 
  • Ability to research and define multiple project scopes, schedules, and budgets. 
  • Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients, vendors, management and employees. 
  • Possesses strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.  
  • Possesses excellent facilitation and/or meeting skills.  
  • Possesses excellent presentation and communication (oral and written) skills. 
  • Strong understanding of project management and ability to facilitate technical discussions when needed.  
  • Strong organizational skills to successfully manage multiple, competing priorities.
  • Engaging with good interpersonal skills.

 

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

 

 

 

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