Pass/Fail Thresholds

Each ATS platform has different filtering behaviors. Some auto-reject low scores, others don’t filter at all.

Threshold Table

Platform	Pass Threshold	Auto-Reject?	Rationale
Taleo	75	Yes	Strictest auto-scorer. Visible Req Rank %. Disqualification questions.
Workday	70	Conditional	Configurable knockout questions. HiredScore AI screening optional.
SuccessFactors	65	Conditional	Joule AI stack ranking. Moderate automated filtering.
iCIMS	60	No	Role Fit AI is advisory only. Humans make final decisions.
Greenhouse	50	No	No automated filtering by design. Built for human review.
Lever	50	No	No automated screening at all. Entirely search-dependent.

What “Pass” Means

A “pass” indicator means your resume would likely survive initial automated screening on that platform. It does NOT mean:

• You’ll get an interview
• Your resume is good enough for the specific role
• A human will be impressed by your qualifications

It means: the ATS won’t filter you out before a human sees your resume.

What “Fail” Means

A “fail” indicator means your resume has issues that would likely cause problems on that platform:

• On Taleo: Your resume may be auto-ranked below the cutoff or auto-rejected via disqualification rules
• On Workday: Your resume may fail to parse correctly or miss knockout question criteria
• On SuccessFactors: Your resume may be ranked low in the Joule AI stack

Tip

If you fail on Taleo or Workday but pass on Greenhouse/Lever, it usually means your content is good but your formatting or keyword matching needs work for stricter platforms. Focus on exact keyword matching and clean formatting.

Score Distribution

Based on typical resumes:

Range	Percentage of Resumes	Description
85-100	~10%	Excellent. Well-optimized for ATS.
70-84	~25%	Good. Minor improvements possible.
55-69	~35%	Average. Notable gaps in keywords or formatting.
40-54	~20%	Below average. Significant issues.
Below 40	~10%	Poor. Major formatting or content problems.