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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Medical Director

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital · Pittsfield, MA

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a compassionate and skilled Medical Director to our team.      

At our Rarebreed clinic, you can help reimagine the veterinary experience in your community. Our refreshing environment means you’ll provide basic wellness exams and a variety of other services in a beautiful general practice hospital. It’s the kind of freedom that feels like running at the speed of light into a 5-story pile of leaves – and that’s just the beginning. As part of our team, you’ll work with the latest technology, gain access to state-of-the-art training facilities, and collaborate with a positive team to deliver the highest quality of care to the pet patients we all love.      

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital is in a beautiful small animal general practice in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and the scenic Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts. Our facility has digital x-rays and uses AVImark veterinary software. Other than basic wellness exams, we also offer hospice care, euthanasia, laboratory services, dental care, microchipping, heartworm, flea, and tick prevention, surgery, vaccinations, and have a fully stocked pharmacy. https://berkshirevet.com/ 

Medical Director     

Berkshire Veterinary Hospital in Pittsfield, MA 

$150,000 - $190,000 base salary  

Plus, get an Incentive and/or Relocation Bonus up to $250,000!

WHAT YOU’LL DO      

  • Examine and diagnose diseases and injuries of pets (primarily dogs and cats), and treat surgically or medically
  • Collaborate within our veterinary ecosystem, and communicate with referring veterinarians
  • Participate in ongoing education, seminars, and training to stay at the top of your field 
  • Leading & supervising the clinic team to working with the Hospital Manager on finances
  • Working with a Regional Operations Manager and the Hospital Manager to achieve high standards and provide superior pet patient care
  • Administer core vaccinations and counsel clients in well pet
  • Perform dentistries
  • Contribute to making our workplace enjoyable for all: staff, clients, and pets

BENEFITS      

We’re passionate about helping you reach your greatest pet-ential – both at work and at home. As a result, our total compensation package is as outstanding and rewarding as the world’s longest belly rub and ear massage combined:      

  • Great pay with competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage 
  • 401K with a company match of up to 4%- after 6 months of service
  • Generous paid time off to help you achieve your purr-fect work-life balance 
  • Employee Ruff-erral Program  
  • Professional liability insurance coverage through Rarebreed
  • Health Saving Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Commuter Benefits 
  • Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance  
  • Company-paid bonding leave
  • Employer-assisted student loan repayment  
  • Continuing education yearly allowance for skills development and uniform allowance
  • Reimbursement for professional fees of medical licensing, DEA licensing, and professional memberships (eligible employees only)  
  • Mental Health Resources
  • Free monthly wellness meetings focused on ways to reduce stress and anxiety, led by the medical director  
  • Free quarterly financial wellness classes to provide guidance in areas such as student loan debt, budgeting, improving credit scores, mortgages, and refinancing 

Plus, special benefits to utilize for your own pet: 

  • Pet Care: Discounts on veterinary services and products 
  • Pet Diagnostics: Discounts on reference lab testing 
  • Pet Food: Discounts on Purina pet foods 
  • Pet Insurance: Discounts available with our preferred vendor

REQUIREMENTS       

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree
  • 2+ years of experience practicing veterinary medicine in a Veterinary Hospital setting is preferred
  • Internship training is also preferred but not required
  • Ability to attain MA Veterinary License
  • Excel in managing time, prioritizing tasks, and thriving in a fast-paced environment

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners is a purpose-driven team that places talent first by supporting professionals to thrive in our industry and empowering hospital teams to provide exceptional care for pets and their owners. We pride ourselves on going the extra mile to create exceptional work experiences for our hospital teams. We focus on providing our hospitals with the best culture, tools, and support to allow the staff to focus on what they love most: caring for our animal companions.     

Joining our fun and team-first atmosphere comes with a level of support that’s hard to find anywhere else. Everything we do is with purpose – down to the way we invest in our people and create long-overdue change in the industry. We’re hyper-focused on supporting our professionals, so they can focus on bringing the gold standard of medicine to our patients and their families. 

Employment will require the successful completion of references and background check.     

FOR MASSACHUSETTS APPLICANTS: IT IS UNLAWFUL IN MASSACHUSETTS TO REQUIRE OR ADMINISTER A LIE DETECTOR TEST AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.  AN EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS LAW SHALL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL PENALTIES AND CIVIL LIABILITY. RAREBREED VETERINARY PARTNERS AND ANY OF ITS AFFILIATED COMPANIES DOES NOT USE LIE DETECTOR TESTS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.     

Rarebreed Veterinary Partners provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.     

Learn more about our career opportunities at: https://rarebreedvet.com/careers/     

Where uncommon support partners with joy.