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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Denver Broncos Cheerleader

Denverbroncosteamllc · Denver, Colorado

The Denver Broncos are one of the most popular franchises in all of sports. Whether judged by the measure of wins and championships, attendance, national television exposure or by the Broncos' reputation locally and throughout the NFL, there are few parallels in the world of professional sports. We are dedicated to being the best team to cheer for, play for, and work for across all of sports. We are looking for employees who are passionate about what they do, have fun doing it, and proud to represent the Denver Broncos Football Club and Empower Field at Mile High.

JOB SUMMARY: Denver Broncos Cheerleaders will perform cheerleading, dance, and other sideline entertainment activities for Broncos games. They will represent the Denver Broncos at games, charitable appearances, and sponsor events as brand ambassadors. Denver Broncos Cheerleaders will support and instruct specialized cheer-oriented programs including High School Choreography Camp and the Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders (JDBC), among others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Participates in rehearsals/training by:
    • Attending rehearsals 2-3 times per week for 3-4 hours
    • Learning dances, practicing material, preparing for game day and appearance performances, training for events, public speaking, modeling skills, social media training, team policies, and PR training
  • Makes outside appearances and attends special events at local charities, schools, sponsor events, businesses, etc. by:
    • Acting in the capacity of Cheerleader and brand ambassador of the Denver Broncos
    • Signing autographs, posing for pictures, participating in cheerleading camps, and performing
    • Posing for headshots, photo cards, and any other promotional material
  • Participates at all home games (preseason/regular season/playoffs) by:
    • Attending pregame events for sponsor appearances
    • Performing as part of the sideline entertainment in the cheerleading/dance capacity in game
  • Provides instruction and support for the Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders (JDBC) program by:
    • Developing meaningful relationships with youth through dance and cheer instruction
    • Leading children in clinic activities and performing with youth at community performances and other events
  • Represents as a brand ambassador on Social Media by:
    • Managing individual DBC social media accounts
    • Working with Cheer Social Marketing & Events Coordinator to ideate, curate, and post relevant and on-brand social media content

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • 10 + years of extensive experience in multiple forms of dance, i.e., ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip-hop
  • Ability to quickly learn choreographed routines as part of the audition process and game day performances
  • Willing and able to learn social media skills and appropriately manage individual DBC social media accounts
  • Football knowledge
  • Eagerness to teach and mentor children in JDBC programs
  • Ability to keep confidential information about DBC and the organization in general
  • Highly motivated, strong communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills
  • Must be energetic, responsible, and extremely comfortable in a highly visible position as a brand ambassador

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITY:

  • B.A or B.S Degree (or working towards)

In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the expected salary for this position is $25/hour. 

The Denver Broncos Football Club and Stadium Management Company are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age 40 and over, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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