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.

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Join the Honor Foods Team as a Buyer

Location: Philadelphia, PA 19137 (On-site)
Type: Full-Time | Department: Purchasing

Salary Range: $65,000 to $100,000

Why Join Honor Foods?

At Honor Foods, we believe in delivering quality products with outstanding service. As a Buyer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our inventory stays strong, our vendors stay reliable, and our customers stay happy. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy building strong supplier relationships, we’d love to have you on our team.

🧭 Purpose of the Position

The Buyer is responsible for sourcing and selecting suppliers, negotiating terms, and ensuring inventory continuity while optimizing cost, quality, and urgency. You’ll also maintain purchasing records to support efficient operations and strategic inventory management.

✅ Key Responsibilities

  • Maintain daily product ordering from vendors

  • Negotiate annual marketing programs to ensure competitiveness and profitability

  • Align purchasing with sales needs, inventory plans, and customer fill-rate goals

  • Replenish stock promptly and manage new product rollouts and discontinuations

  • Negotiate pricing, deals, and promotions to enhance value

  • Ensure accurate and timely product delivery by coordinating with vendors, buyers, and transportation partners

  • Verify inventory quantities, expiration codes, and product quality

  • Monitor and reduce dead or overstock inventory

  • Assist with invoice reconciliation and request vendor refunds for losses

  • Source and maintain freight rates

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, operations, and other departments

  • Provide product details, availability, and vendor info to the sales team

  • Create weekly hot sheets for short-dated items

  • Maintain a minimum customer service level of 99.5%

📌 Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of buying or purchasing experience in the food service industry, commodities, or import purchasing

  • Bilingual preferred

  • Strong understanding of buying best practices and supply chain operations

  • Excellent negotiation, communication, and organization skills

  • Proficient in desktop software and purchasing platforms

  • Ability to multitask and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

  • Product knowledge and sourcing experience strongly preferred

  • Tenacity, diplomacy, and a collaborative mindset are key

🎯 Ready to Make an Impact?

Join a dedicated team where your buying expertise will directly support our customers and operations. Apply today and be part of the Honor Foods family!

 

Honor Foods is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not permit discrimination against or harassment of any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information, or on the basis of any personal characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.

California applicants can view the CCPA Notice here. 

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