Inside a Resume Checker: How a 0–100 ATS Score Is Actually Computed
Aggregate data from 301 analyzed resumes: keyword gaps drive 44% of all findings, parsing almost never fails, and here is what a 0–100 ATS score can and can't tell you.
ATS Optimization
Beat applicant tracking systems and get past the filters
What a Million Job Listings Reveal About the Keywords Employers Actually Use
We measured a random 8,000-listing sample of ResumeGeni's live job corpus: which compound keywords listings actually use, how title dialects split by field, and where certifications really matter.
How to Check if Your Resume Passes ATS
Don't submit another application without checking ATS compatibility. Here's how to test your resume before every job application.
Resume Parsing: Why Your Resume Gets Rejected by ATS
Resume parsing fails when formatting confuses the ATS — but measured across 301 real analyses, parsing was rarely the blocker (mean confidence 0.92); keyword gaps caused 44% of findings. Fix structure with standard headings, then fix vocabulary.
ATS-Friendly Resume Format: Templates That Pass Scanners
Fancy resume templates often fail ATS parsing. Here are the exact formatting rules that ensure your resume gets through to human reviewers.
What Is an ATS? How Applicant Tracking Systems Work
75% of resumes are rejected by ATS before a human sees them. Understanding how these systems work is the first step to beating them.
