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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Food Program Manager

Hydritechemicalco · Storm Lake, IA

WHO WE ARE

          We are a company where people matter. 

          We are family driven. 

          We are financially strong.

          And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.  

BENEFITS

  • Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
  • $600 per Year Wellness Incentive 
  • Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible first day of the month following hire date.

JOIN A TOP WORKPLACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nlFHnnfvhk

Food Program Manager

The primary purpose of this position is to provide consultative service to Hydrite’s sanitation customers within the Food Industry. The secondary purpose is to aid the Business Development Managers and Regional Managers in managing the relationship at all levels of management as required and to aid in growing the business within each account.

Overnight travel is required throughout the area based on business needs. 

Primary responsibilities include:

  • Service customers optimizing their plant sanitation programs to the performance standards set forth in the plant survey and PAMP goals.
    • When applicable, identify and facilitate corrective actions on-site before engaging assistance from other Hydrite departments or personnel.
    • Determine, articulate and manage the sequential steps necessary to meet PAMP goals.
    • Prepare written service/usage reports as requested by their customer and manager.
    • Required to understand and articulate the process flow at each account.
    • Proficient at identifying latent customer problems and their solutions.
    • Communicate, immediately, ALL deviations from survey to their Regional Manager.  No exceptions.
  • Assist as needed in plant surveys, presentations, and the service plans design to deliver the full value of Hydrite’s service program, i.e., continuous profit improvement for the customer.
  • When and where applicable, be able to make adjustments to the customer’s cost plan.
  • Meet annual goals and objectives established mutually with their respective Regional Manager and execute sales/service task cycle.
  • Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
  • Speak in group settings to train sanitation employees.
  • Diligently meet the needs of their customers both external, and within Hydrite.
  • Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
  • Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
  • Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required.  Review changes/additions with your supervisor.  Must be RCRA compliant.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

  • This position reports to the Regional Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university is preferred but not required; technical or marketing degree a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in a related field.
  • Have a strong understanding of food and/or dairy sanitation, its affect on food quality, and customer profitability.
  • Possess mechanical aptitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, Excel, and other related software is required.
  • Is a self starter. 
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
  • Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers

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