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 Branch Manager

Firstnationalbankofamerica · Grand Rapids, Michigan

First National Bank of America is looking for an Assistant Branch Manager for our Grand Rapids Branch. This role will be accountable for the operational soundness of the Branch and team. The leadership of this role will influence the Branch team to be proactive in conversations and daily activities to drive additional deposits and revenue to the Bank. The Assistant Branch Manager will maintain compliance within the branch, including cash handling, audit procedures and regulatory training. The ideal candidate will possess strong decision making and critical thinking skills as well as exceptional skills with technology, including the ability to problem solve when systems are not operating as intended. A successful candidate will have a strong customer focus, outstanding teamwork and communication skills, and the ability to stay organized, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide solutions and advice to improve customer financial well-being in person and via emails, phone calls and instant messages
  • Maintaining weekly cash flow for the branch
  • Build a high performing team through onboarding, coaching and development of branch team members
  • Manage operational, human capital, reputational and business risk through adherence of all relevant regulations and bank procedures
  • Grow branch deposit through proactive activities, gain wallet share of consumer and business households
  • Lead effective problem resolution and foster a positive working environment

Qualifications:

  • 2 + years of related experience in banking or a similar field
  • Detailed knowledge of banking regulations
  • Exceptional verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
  • Proactive approach to creating processes & building a sustainable structure to drive solid results Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and Word
  • Experience in sales management and customer experience
  • Experience with Jack Henry products is a bonus but not required

Employee benefits

  • Medical – Multiple plans to choose from including HSA and traditional. Premiums as low as $0.00
  • Dental – Premiums as low as $0.00
  • Vision – Low premium Plan
  • Discounted childcare
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k with employer match

 

At First National Bank of America, we are looking for exceptional individuals with a "servant's heart" or a natural humility that recognizes the importance of prioritizing others' needs. We celebrate and acknowledge efforts that exceed expectations, whether it's delivering added value to customers or supporting colleagues. Just as interest compounds over time, the little things we do can make a substantial difference.

First National Bank of America recognizes that the quality of our people is the foundation for our success. Attracting exceptional individuals who value a challenging work environment that rewards the contributions of its people is the cornerstone of our hiring philosophy.

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job.  It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this job.

First National Bank of America uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as per E-Verify guidelines.

First National Bank of America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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