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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Bakery/Deli Clerk

Kroger · Atlanta, GA, United States

On-site

Create an outstanding customer experience through exceptional service. Establish and maintain a safe and clean environment that encourages our customers to return. Assist the department manager in reaching sales and profit goals established for the department and monitor all established quality assurance standards. Embrace the Customer 1st strategy and encourage associates to deliver excellent customer service. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion, and safety of others.

Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

·       Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will prepare items per customer requests using proper bakery equipment.

·       Bakery/Deli Clerk should offer product samples to help customers discover new items or products they inquire about.

·       Grocery Clerk (Bakery/Deli) will be able to inform customers of bakery and/or deli specials.

·       Provide customers with fresh products that they have ordered and the correct portion size (or as close as possible to the amount ordered) to prevent shrink.

·       Recommend deli or bakery items to customers to ensure they get the products they want and need.

·       Use all equipment in bakery such as the refrigerators, freezers, slicers, and ovens according to company guidelines.

·       Prepare foods according to the food temperature logs and follow cooking instructions.

·       Measure, prepare and mix ingredients according to recipe, using variety of kitchen utensils and equipment.

·       Adequately prepare, package, label and inventory ingredients in merchandise.

·       Check product quality to ensure freshness. Review "sell by" dates and take appropriate action.

·       Properly use kitchen equipment, stove, computerized scale, fryer, steamer, robot coupe etc.

·       Label, stock and inventory department merchandise.

·       Report product ordering/shipping discrepancies to the department manager.

·       Understand the store's layout and be able to locate products when requested by customer.

·       Stay current with present, future, seasonal and special ads.

·       Gain and maintain knowledge of products sold within the department and be able to respond to questions and make suggestions about products.

·       Maintain an awareness of inventory/stocking conditions note any discrepancies in inventory.

·       Ensure proper temperatures in cases and coolers are maintained and temperature logs are maintained.

·       Promote trust and respect among associates.

·       Create an environment that enables customers to feel welcome, important and appreciated by answering questions regarding products sold within the department and throughout the store.

·       Adhere to all food safety regulations and guidelines.

·       Reinforce safety programs by complying with safety procedures and identify unsafe conditions and notify store management.

·       Practice preventive maintenance by properly inspecting equipment and notify appropriate department or store manager of any items in need of repair.

·       Notify management of customer or employee accidents.

·       Ability to work cooperatively in high paced and sometimes stressful environment.

·       Ability to manage conflict in a reasonable, nonconfrontational and cooperative manner.

·       Ability to act with honesty and integrity regarding customer and business information.

·       Ability to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary to resolve customer and business issues.

·       Provide support and assistance through direct interaction with minors, individuals with special needs, and older adults.

·       Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Qualifications:

  • Customer Service skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Knowledge of basic math
  • Ability to obtain current food handlers permit once employed
Desired Previous Job Experience:
  • Customer Service skills
  • Bakery or Deli experience is helpful
  • Retail experience