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 Manager, Shipping

Fourhands · Del Valle, TX

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home. 

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

We are looking for a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Shipping Manager to support daily outbound operations in our fast-paced warehouse environment serving high-end furniture customers. This role plays a critical part in ensuring shipments are accurate, on time, and reflective of the premium service standards our customers expect.

In This Role

  • Supervise and support shipping associates and leads on daily execution  
  • Reinforce strong attendance standards and workforce accountability  
  • Conduct start-of-shift meetings to align on priorities and daily goals  
  • Provide real-time coaching and performance feedback  
  • Step in operationally when needed to remove obstacles and keep the team on track  
  • Support daily load planning and scheduling to ensure efficient outbound flow  
  • Monitor shipment SLAs and ensure all orders depart on time and in full  
  • Validate load completion, accuracy, and proper documentation before release  
  • Oversee staging, scanning, and loading processes  
  • Ensure freight is properly secured, labeled, and handled with care to protect high-value merchandise  
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency and service  
  • Partner with Picking, Inventory Control, Quality, Sales Support, and Transportation teams to maintain smooth handoffs  
  • Provide support to other departments during volume spikes or operational bottlenecks  
  • Escalate and resolve issues that may impact pickups 
  • Promote and enforce company safety policies and OSHA guidelines  
  • Ensure proper equipment usage and adherence to dock safety standards  
  • Assist in incident reporting and corrective action follow-up  
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-focused shipping dock 
  • Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
  • Uphold the Core Values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands Team
    • Be open and honest
    • Reach for excellence
    • Act with responsibility
    • Value the whole person
    • Enjoy the journey

The Ideal Person

  • 3+ years of warehouse or logistics experience (shipping leadership preferred)  
  • Experience in load planning, dock management, or transportation coordination  
  • Strong understanding of shipment SLAs and performance metrics  
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and hold teams accountable  
  • Experience working with WMS systems, scanners, and shipping documentation  
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail  
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends as required  

Preferred Qualifications 

  • Experience in furniture, home goods, or high-value product distribution  
  • Lean / continuous improvement exposure  
  • Forklift certification  
  • Experience managing KPIs such as on-time departure, load accuracy, damage rates, and productivity  

About Four Hands

Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home. 

Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Visit www.FourHands.com for more information.
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