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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Assistant Chief Engineer

Cpgroup · Miami

About Us

CP Group, a vertically integrated commercial real estate and management firm, has been a leading owner-operator and developer of commercial real estate throughout the Sunbelt since 1986. Today, CP Group is the largest office landlord in Florida, Atlanta’s largest private commercial property owner, and in the top 25 of largest office landlords in the United States.

CP Group brings an extensive track record and unparalleled market insight to advance investors’ opportunities in the region’s most dynamic markets. Headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company has a corporate office in Atlanta and regional offices in Dallas, Denver, Jacksonville, Miami, and Washington DC.

Position: Assistant Chief Engineer

Supervised by:  Chief Engineer

Positions Supervises:  Building Engineers

                         

SUMMARY:

The Assistant Chief Engineer is responsible for a wide variety of tasks.  This person is accountable for the daily leadership of the engineering team, supports the Chief Engineer in the day-to-day operation of the property, and is responsible for providing support on building systems, ensuring critical systems are being maintained as per company and industry standards.

The position responsibilities include, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Plan, schedule, and supervise all preventative maintenance work.
  • Work with and support contractors/vendors and building personnel.
  • Respond to tenant requests and correct problems, make repairs as necessary.
  • Review building and tenant alterations to assure conformity with design criteria.
  • Maintain up-to-date files of building plans, equipment specifications, and operating manuals.
  • Provide hand-on service and maintenance of the building system.
  • Operate and maintain all HVAC equipment.
  • Maintain building support, safety, and security equipment.
  • Maintain inventory of needed spare parts and tools.
  • Respond to building emergencies.
  • Maintain emergency, mechanical, operation and environmental records.
  • Maintain Cost Code ledger, budget spreadsheets, interpret and perform budgetary functions.
  • Assists Chief Engineer in the coordination of projects and maintenance tasks for engineering crew members.
  • Assists chief engineer with preventive maintenance program for the building’s mechanical systems.
  • Maintains the preventative maintenance work order software.
  • Performs chief engineer functions in his or her absence.
  • Coordination of vendors to schedule work to be completed in the building.
  • Coordinates the authorization of vendors and tenants for any approved after-hours word to be completed in the building.
  • Performs building inspections as required.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

Minimum three years building maintenance experience. 

Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent. 

Extensive knowledge of standard commercial buildings equipment and machinery, especially HVAC systems/chillers.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Microsoft Outlook and office package and EMS/BAS Software a plus.

OTHER:

  • May require shift work and/or on call duties.
  • Successful completion of background screening.

CP Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

 

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Unlimited vacation, summer Fridays, and 9 company holidays
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Company-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Voluntary insurance including supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, legal, and cancer insurance.
  • 401(k) with company match

 

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