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

Built by engineers with 12 years of experience building enterprise hiring technology at ZipRecruiter. Last updated .

General Practitioner/M.D.

Hivesmart Consulting · Texas

Company Overview

HiveHEALTH is a newly formed healthtech venture piloting in Texas. We’re redefining virtual care by serving as the “Uber” between patients and providers—connecting people with accessible, trauma-informed, culturally aware healthcare through an all-in-one telehealth platform. Our mission is to meet people where they are—in body, mind, and life—by delivering care that truly sees and serves the whole person.

Position Overview

HiveHEALTH is seeking Texas-licensed General Practitioners (MD or DO) to join as founding clinical partners on a contract basis for our pilot launch in Texas. As our first provider, you’ll deliver trauma-informed, whole-person care via telehealth to cash-pay and subscription-based patients.

You’ll collaborate with therapists, trauma coaches, and wellness providers while helping shape HiveHEALTH’s clinical model, workflows, and patient experience. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven startup at the ground floor—with guaranteed payment, streamlined operations, and real influence on the future of virtual care.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver compassionate, patient-centered primary care via telehealth (30–60 min visits)

  • Diagnose and treat common physical and mental health conditions

  • Prescribe and manage medications, including for chronic conditions

  • Conduct preventive care, wellness visits, and basic screenings

  • Refer patients to specialty or allied providers as needed

  • Document care accurately and efficiently in the EMR (DrChrono)

  • Collaborate with HiveHEALTH’s therapists, trauma coaches, and wellness team

  • Support a cash-pay and subscription-based model of care

  • Participate in regular 1:1s to refine the care model and operations

  • Ensure a trauma-informed, LGBTQIA+ affirming, and culturally sensitive care environment

Qualifications

  • Must Have: MD or DO, board-certified and licensed in Texas

  • 2+ years of primary care experience

  • 2+ years of telehealth experience

  • Commitment to trauma-informed, whole-person care

  • Passion for serving underserved, marginalized, and diverse populations

  • Comfortable using EMRs and telehealth platforms (DrChrono preferred)

  • Excited to represent and grow a new, mission-driven brand

  • Willing to work core virtual care hours

  • Startup mindset: adaptable, communicative, and collaborative

  • Ideally carries own malpractice insurance

  • Fluent English speaker

Nice to Have

  • Prior experience building or growing a virtual care practice

  • Interest in integrative or holistic medicine

No travel required. Fully remote within the state of TX

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