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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Maintenance Technician

Duboischemicals · Wentzville, MO

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they are doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

POSITION SUMMARY:

 

As a Maintenance Technician (Temporary role - 3 month), you play a critical part of the organization performing maintenance services and repairs in the areas of plumbing, carpentry, painting, machine/equipment servicing, welding, electrical, HVAC, security, utilities, fire protection, pollution control, grounds, and improvement projects as needed.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Conducts all duties in a manner consistent with company established policies, programs, and procedures.

  • Maintains compliance with applicable international standards, federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

  • Participates in continuous improvement activities that positively affect safety, environmental protection and conservation, process/product quality and reliability, and operational productivity.

  • Supports workplace organization and housekeeping efforts and incorporates clean work practices in daily routines.

  • Inspects, repairs, installs, modifies, and maintains lighting systems, electrical/electronic systems, electro-mechanical production equipment, material handling equipment, pollution control equipment, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems according to specifications and established safety guidelines.

  • Installs and replaces new electrical/electronic replacement parts, lamps, ballasts, pumps, motors, filters, fluids, etc., according to specifications and established safety guidelines.

  • Inspects work areas and equipment to ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety policies and regulations.  Responsibilities also include documenting safety inspections, citing dangerous areas/procedures and conducting corrective procedures, and maintaining safety equipment supply.

  • May participate in remodeling and renovating of facilities, including equipment moving, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other construction related work.

  • Works with and oversees the work of maintenance help and outside contractors as needed.

  • Operate a sit-down forklift

  • Perform preventative maintenance and participate in general upkeep of production equipment

  • Maintain daily logs and record plant operating data

  • Effectively, timely, and respectfully communicate and interact with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and customers

  • Report process and/or safety equipment issues to the Director or Production Supervisor

  • Comply with all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and safe handling practices as required from Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and company procedures

  • Follow WHMIS, MSDS and all other safety training requirements and procedures

  • Perform other duties as assigned or needed

  • Regular and sustained attendance

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • 5 Years related experience

  • Experience with industrial electric including PLC, Motor Controls, 480 Volt and 3 phase.

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. 

  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

  • The ability to troubleshoot, solve practical problems, and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

  • The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

  • Experience with various welding methods.

  • Powered industrial truck operation qualifications.

  • Previous experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution facility

  • Previous experience operating a forklift

  • Ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with colleagues

  • Strong communication skills and time management

 

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent

  • 5 Years Training or equivalent combination of education and experience

DuBois provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law and/or regulation.