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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Staff Accountant

Christfellowship · Palm Beach Gardens, FL

JOB SUMMARY:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Staff Accountant to join our finance team. This role supports the Finance Department by preparing monthly journal entries, reconciling balance sheet accounts and revenues, analyzing accounts and financial data, assisting with monthly financial reporting, participating in the annual audit, and contributing to the budgeting process. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and a proven track record of enhancing financial processes and systems to improve accuracy, efficiency, and strategic decision-making.

Christ Fellowship Church is a vibrant, growing church with locations throughout South Florida. We are called to impact our world with the love and message of Jesus Christ, Everyone, Everyday, Everywhere. We ask all employees to commit to partner with Christ Fellowship by making it their church home, the place where they attend, serve, and tithe.

JOB DUTIES:

  • Month-End Close & Reconciliations: Participate in the monthly close process by preparing timely journal entries, performing account reconciliations, investigating inconsistencies and variances, and ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP and internal policies. Execute bank reconciliations with precision and perform monthly control activities to resolve discrepancies.
  • Financial Systems & Reporting: Maintain and update financial data within accounting systems, assist with system improvements and special projects, and provide timely financial reports and insights to ministry leaders and stakeholders.
  • Budgeting, Audit & Compliance: Collaborate with the finance team and ministries during the annual budget process, prepare and file sales and use tax returns, participate in the annual audit to ensure proper accounting procedures and compliance with laws and internal controls.
  • Process Improvement: Support process improvements, develop and maintain financial policies and procedures, and contribute subject matter expertise on various projects to enhance operational efficiency and financial integrity.
  • Team & Cultural Engagement: Actively participate in key events such as Christmas, Easter, and Christ Fellowship Conference. Maintain flexibility for occasional after-hours or weekend assignments.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.

RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE:

  • 3 - 5 years of accounting and/or audit experience.
  • Proficiency in accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills; experience with Sage Intacct and Prophix is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform high quality, detailed work with minimum supervision within assigned deadlines.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly.
  • Strong people skills with a collaborative mindset, ability to work across teams and influence others.
  • Collaborative team player with a proven track record of driving process improvements.

JOB SPECS:

Location: Palm Beach Gardens (On-Site)
Classification: Full-time Salary (Exempt)
Reporting to: Finance Associate Director

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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