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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Quality Care Member Advocate

Centene · Remote-TX

You could be the one who changes everything for our 28 million members. Centene is transforming the health of our communities, one person at a time. As a diversified, national organization, you’ll have access to competitive benefits including a fresh perspective on workplace flexibility.
 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship and future sponsorship are not available for this opportunity, including employment-based visa types H-1B, L-1, O-1, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, or CPT

This position is hybrid and requires remote work and travel. The preferred candidate must reside in Hardin County, Texas.

Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.

Position Purpose:
Serves as a vital link between members and the healthcare system, focusing on improving health outcomes by identifying and closing care gaps. This role emphasizes community engagement, member education, and collaboration with providers and internal teams to ensure members receive timely, appropriate care and support.

  • Conduct outreach to members in the community to identify care gaps and connect them with appropriate healthcare services and resources.
  • Perform home visits or community-based assessments to evaluate member needs and identify social determinants of health that may prevent members from accessing preventive or follow-up care, and facilitate care coordination.
  • Serve as a member advocate by helping individuals navigate complex healthcare and social service systems. Assist with scheduling appointments, understanding care plans, and accessing benefits or entitlements, ensuring members receive the support needed to close care gaps and maintain continuity of care.
  • Collaborate with providers to share quality performance data (e.g., HEDIS, CAHPS) and support improvement initiatives.
  • Educate members on preventive care, chronic condition management, and available community resources.
  • Document member interactions, care gap closures, and referrals in the appropriate systems.
  • Partner with internal departments (e.g., Quality, Care Management, Provider Relations) to align efforts and improve member outcomes.
  • Monitor and report on outreach effectiveness and care gap closure metrics.
  • Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations and organizational policies.
  • Participate in seasonal campaigns and quality initiatives to improve member engagement and health outcomes.
  • Serve as a community ambassador, building relationships with local organizations and stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Education/Experience:
Bachelor's Degree Social Work, Public Health, Nursing, or related field; or equivalent experience required
2+ years In community health or healthcare quality required
Experience working with health plan members and navigating community resources required
Familiarity with Medicaid / Medicare programs and quality measures (e.g., HEDIS) required
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Licenses/Certifications:
LCSW- License Clinical Social Worker preferred
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure preferred

Pay Range: $27.02 - $48.55 per hour

Centene offers a comprehensive benefits package including: competitive pay, health insurance, 401K and stock purchase plans, tuition reimbursement, paid time off plus holidays, and a flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field or office work schedules.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on an individual's skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status.  Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives. Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.

Centene is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the LA County Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act