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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Sales & Service Supervisor

AvalonBay Communities · Redmond, WA

Overview

Creating a better way to live is the purpose that binds AvalonBay associates. At AvalonBay, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it’s helping someone choose one of our communities as their home, providing great service to our residents, or supporting our fel low associates, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live - and work.

The Role



Are you ready to take the helm of an extraordinary leasing team and revolutionize the apartment living experience? At AvalonBay Communities, we don't just manage properties; we pioneer exceptional living experiences. If you're an accomplished property management professional with a passion for innovation and a vision for excellence, your next career move is here.
AvalonBay Communities is searching for a Sales and Service Supervisor (Assistant Community Manager), a true industry leader who will spearhead our office operations, set new standards for quality, and ensure our residents experience nothing short of luxury living. Join us in redefining what it means to live in style and comfort – the future of apartment management starts here!
The Sales and Service Supervisor (Assistant Community Manager) is responsible for assisting the Community Manager to maintain and execute an effective sales and marketing strategy, ensuring consistent and positive customer experiences, and helping to coach and train leasing consultants to achieve community goals. The Sales and Service Supervisor utilizes their leadership skills to create a better place to live and a top place to work.

Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Assist in determining community sales goals and help motivate and coach leasing consultants to achieve those goals
  • Lease apartment homes; manage and convert prospect leads presenting and educating residents and prospective residents on all community information
  • Address and resolve customer service concerns in a timely and professional manner; ensure a level of service that results in high customer loyalty and satisfaction
  • Assist in the development, implementation and/or monitoring of programs to maximize revenue, control expenses, and improve customer experience within the community.
  • Support residents during the move-in process, lease renewals, move-out process and resident transfers
  • Call or visit competitive market communities to update market survey and keep apprised of changing market conditions
  • Plan and execute resident activities and events to foster positive community connections
  • Follow all applicable AVB policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, particularly those related to fair housing

You have...

  • 1-3 years of multifamily experience or related experience/education in a hotel, retail or restaurant environment.
  • 1 or more years of supervisory or training experience required
  • High school diploma or equivalency (GED) is required. Bachelor's degree preferred
  • Proficiency in using administrative software and Microsoft Office Suite

How AvalonBay Supports You

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

Comprehensive benefits — health, dental and vision, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an employee stock purchase plan and more. Click on Benefits (https://jobs.avalonbay.com/benefits) for information.

Growth based on achievement and promotion from within.

Associate recognition (a company-wide recognition program that celebrates associate efforts and successes in contributing to the overall success of the organization – including destination awards, ‘AvalonBay’s Very Best’ recognition program and others!).

A 20% discount on our incredible apartment homes.

A culture built on purpose and our core values - A Commitment to Integrity, A Spirit of Caring, and A Focus on Continuous Improvement.

Additional Info

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

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