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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Warehouse Associate

Amarok · South Carolina, Columbia

Company Information

AMAROK is the Nation’s leader in the perimeter security industry. Our award winning, unique, and technically advanced electric fence reliably stops theft and other criminal activity by guarding our customers’ property and assets 24/7. Nothing protects like The Electric Guard Dog ™

Our amazing company culture has led us to be recognized as one of South Carolina’s Best Places to Work multiple years running. We are driven by our companies’ core values and strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in all our career opportunities.

Job Summary

As a Warehouse Associate at AMAROK, you’ll play a key role in keeping our operations moving by accurately picking, packing, and shipping materials for job and service needs. You’ll support daily warehouse functions through inventory control, efficient material movement, and dependable execution of established processes. This position is ideal for someone who takes pride in staying organized, working with urgency, and maintaining a clean, safe, and team-oriented warehouse environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Accurately pick, pack, and ship materials for job and service tickets in a timely manner
  • Receive incoming shipments, unload materials, and verify product accuracy and condition
  • Organize, stock, and replenish inventory to support smooth warehouse operations
  • Maintain accurate inventory records through cycle counts, audits, and routine checks
  • Move materials throughout the warehouse using pallet jacks, carts, hand trucks, and other equipment
  • Safely operate warehouse equipment while following all company safety procedures
  • Prepare shipments, label packages, and ensure orders are ready for delivery or pickup
  • Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and safety-focused through daily housekeeping
  • Utilize warehouse systems or inventory software to track materials and shipments
  • Partner with cross-functional teams such as Operations, Customer Service, and Field teams to fulfill business needs
  • Cross-train in multiple warehouse functions to support team flexibility and coverage
  • Assist with additional warehouse projects and responsibilities as needed

Qualifications

  • Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, inventory, or material handling experience preferred; related training or equivalent experience considered
  • Strong attention to detail, reliability, and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment
  • Basic computer and math skills with the ability to learn warehouse systems, track inventory, and maintain order accuracy
  • Ability to safely perform physical job duties including standing, walking, bending, and lifting materials

Why AMAROK? AMAROK is driven by our companies’ core values and we strive to facilitate a greater sense of purpose in our career opportunities. Our company culture is the most recognized benefit, but our employees also enjoy the following perks:

  • Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program
  • Short & Long-term disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (Section 125)
  • Matching 401K retirement plan
  • Career advancement
  • Bonus opportunities
  • Generous PTO

See what our employees have to say about working for AMAROK! https://www.glassdoor.com/Reviews/AMAROK-Reviews-E603124.htm

Base Compensation: $17.50-$19.00/hour. Compensation is determined based on competitive market data, experience, skillset and geographical location.

Our recruiting experience is digital! AMAROK is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and will make all employment related decisions without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

Once you submit your application, AMAROK will process the provided personal data to evaluate your candidacy for employment. For details regarding how your personal data will be used during an interview process, and to understand our commitment to keeping your personal data safe, please email [email protected] to request a copy of our Data Privacy Policy. Please be advised that if you are not selected for interviewing, we may retain your application and personal data for future consideration unless you explicitly request otherwise. If you wish to have your information removed from our records, please email [email protected].

Once you submit your application, AMAROK will process the provided personal data to evaluate your candidacy for employment. For details regarding how your personal data will be used during an interview process, and to understand our commitment to keeping your personal data safe, please review our Data Privacy Policy here - https://amarok.com/privacy-policy/

 

 

 
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