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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General Manager (BOS)

Clearfield · Boston, MA

About CLEAR:

Have you ever had that green-light feeling? When you hit every green light and the day just feels like magic. CLEAR's mission is to create frictionless experiences where every day has that feeling. With more than 30+ million passionate members and hundreds of partners around the world, CLEAR’s identity platform is transforming the way people live, work, and travel. Whether it’s at the airport, stadium, or right on your phone, CLEAR connects you to the things that make you, you - unlocking easier, more secure, and more seamless experiences - making them all feel like magic.

Perks of Being a Team Member at CLEAR!

  • Competitive compensation structure with base and target bonus
  • 3 weeks paid time off (inclusive of vacation & sick time), increasing with time in service and 10 company-paid holidays 
  • $100 monthly wellness stipend for health and fitness-related expenses
  • 401k Retirement Plan with company match
  • Comprehensive benefit offerings that include medical, dental, vision, pet, home, and auto insurance, company-paid disability and life insurance, and MetLaw legal benefits
  • Family Planning benefits through KindBody
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Family, Military & Bereavement Leave Program
  • Emotional Well Being Assistance
  • Ongoing training & development programs to grow & advance your career with a growing company! 
  • Free CLEAR memberships for you and one other. Plus a discounted membership for three friends!

Terms and conditions of the benefit, including eligibility are detailed in the applicable benefit policy or plan and are subject to change without notice.

Who We Are:

About the Position:

As a General Manager, you will be fully responsible for leading and driving the daily operations of your location. You will drive employee engagement and foster an environment where team members are accountable for delivering exceptional security and customer service experiences while continuously sharing the CLEAR story. You will oversee all hourly and salaried team members and will be responsible for all administrative and leadership functions to ensure a smooth operation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Spend 25% of time on the floor in a customer-facing environment at the airport, 30% of time on administrative responsibilities and 45% partnering with key airport stakeholders & business partners
  • Build stakeholder relationships with TSA, airline and airport partners; support needs &/or inquiries in a timely manner, escalating to a higher level as necessary
  • Manage day-to-day operations of a team of Ambassadors and Managers that utilize CLEAR technology to perform duties related to airport security, customer service and sales
  • Business owner for the airport P&L and responsible for driving overall strategy to achieve KPIs & metrics
  • Hire, develop and sustain a diverse team of talent who successfully and consistently deliver on the CLEAR objectives related to security, service, and sales.
  • Performance manage salaried and hourly team members by evaluating performance on an ongoing basis with the ability to have tough conversations
  • Drive employee engagement and foster an environment where team members are accountable for delivering exceptional security and customer service experiences while continuously sharing the CLEAR story
  • Manage labor to ensure highest utility, and oversight of payroll and scheduling

Ideal candidates will have:

  • At least 6 years of leadership experience in a high volume, fast-paced, and customer-facing environment (i.e. retail, restaurants, hospitality, rental cars).
  • You are self-motivated, positive and possess a passion for fostering a great sense of teamwork
  • Prior experience managing both salaried and hourly employees is a must
  • You have high standards, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and are committed to training, mentoring, and motivating your team. 
  • Excellent leadership and organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities and influence others in an ever-changing environment.
  • You are indefatigable in achieving your individual and team goals and want to grow and develop in your career.
  • Experience reviewing and reporting on KPIs on a regular basis.
  • Ability to follow policies and procedures set forth by CLEAR, airport, state and federal regulations
  • Availability to work a non-traditional schedule (i.e. weekends, holidays, early mornings, and/or evenings)
  • Required to successfully complete a government background investigation

The base salary range for this role is $95,000 to $115,000 depending on levels of skills and experience. The base salary range represents the low and high end of CLEAR’s salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include, but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of CLEAR’s total compensation package for employees and other rewards may include annual bonuses, commission, Restricted Stock Units.

CLEAR is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We are committed to a transparent and secure hiring process. All communications related to this role will come directly from a CLEAR employee through valid CLEAR channels (e.g., a valid @clearme.com email address or verified CLEAR LinkedIn profile). We encourage candidates to remain alert to job scams and to report any suspicious activity.