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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Home Health Physical Therapist

Optimalcare · Flint, MI 48504

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care. 

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

  • Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 
  • Company Vehicle Program 
  • Mentorship Culture
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Mileage Reimbursement 
  • Cutting Edge Technology

Optimal Care is hiring a Physical Therapist!
Territory: Genesee County 

This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus! 

The Physical Therapist administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place  
of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician or advanced practice practitioner’s  
orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health leadership team.  

 

In this position you will be required to:  

  • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of  
    care 
  •  Assesses and evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the  
    development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment 
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities. Improve or  
    minimize residual physician disabilities of the patient 
  • Provides physician or advanced practice practitioner’s prescribed physical therapy.  
  • Educates on equipment required to increase patient function and independence returning the  
    individual to optimal and productive level within the patient’s capability 

Required Qualifications 

  • Possesses a degree of an accredited Master’s or doctoral program as a Physical Therapist. 
  • 1-year clinical experience as an Physical Therapist preferred 
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