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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Key Holder

Levistraussandco · USA, Orlando, Florida Mall (L647)

Levi Strauss & Co. isn't your typical retailer. We've been pushing boundaries since 1873, inventing the blue jean, redefining khakis, and breaking barriers with size-inclusive activewear. We champion sustainability and ethical practices. Our brands (Levi's®, Dockers®, Beyond Yoga®) stand for freedom and self-expression.  

Reporting to the Store Manager, Key Holders are consumer centric, open minded, proactive, and think beyond the task. You are responsible for modeling and coaching for the ultimate experience to all consumers through a variety of functions and procedures relating to customer service, sales, merchandising, and store operations.  

 

We're looking for a Key Holder who shares our values:  

  • Embraces Originality and Integrity: You share our passion for fashion and understand the importance of our brand heritage.  

  • Empathy for Customers and Co-workers: You add positivity to our store culture and play a part in driving a memorable experience for our employees and customers. 

  • Demonstrate Courage: We lead with our values. You feel supported to make decisions and lead by example. You are a role model and aspire for more. 

  • Drives Performance: Advocates and can assist store management in the training and coaching of store staff that model LS&CO selling practices, deliver authentic customer service and meet sales goals. . 

 

You'll support the leadership team to success:  

  • Growing Sales: Support the leadership team in maximizing sales opportunities. 

  • Be a coach: Help train the team and model selling behaviors. 

  • Operational Excellence: Support with getting products to the floor, store operations and visual merchandising.  

  • Customer Focus: Help lead a positive and engaging shopping experience for everyone while driving key initiatives.  

 

The role requires someone who:  

  • Complies with all Levi's® Stores policies, procedures, and programs, while able to follow directives of store management. 

  • Consistently meets or exceeds established store and individual sales and performance goals. 

  • Can handle heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.) and constantly moving around, kneeling, carrying items, reaching overhead, and climbing ladders.  

  • Must have reliable transportation. 

  • Must be 18 years or older. 

Life-Enhancing Perks:

Full-Time Employees:

Unwind & Recharge: 3 weeks of paid time off for the first year, growing to 4+ weeks thereafter.

Health & Wellness: Immediate medical, dental, and vision coverage. Free Medical Premiums w/Live.

Full-Time & Part-Time Employees:

Make a Difference: Paid volunteer hours & charity donation matching up to $2000/year.

Live in Levi's: 50% employee discount.

Retire Sooner: 125% match on your 401k, up to 6%! That's getting $1.25 for each $1 you put in. Free $$$.

Level Up: Grow here, don’t just work somewhere. Explore advanced opportunities at Levi's, Dockers & Beyond Yoga.

LOCATION

Orlando, FL, USA

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Part time

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this role is from the higher of the required minimum wage based on local, state, or federal requirements or $13.65 - $22.75 per hour, varying with experience and qualifications.

Current LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.

Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, marital status, Vietnam era/disabled veteran status, physical or vmental disability, or other protected classes prohibited by applicable law. Company policy prohibits harassment or discrimination of applicants or employees on the basis of any protected classes. We have established a continuing Affirmative Action Program to assure equal employment opportunity in all its policy decisions affecting recruitment, selection, assignment, promotion, training, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on several factors. However, LS&Co pays at least the local, state or federal minimum wage, whichever is higher. The amount a particular employee will earn within the wage range will be based on several factors including, but limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, seniority, store location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business needs (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive plans, and a wide array of benefits designed to help you, and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. These benefits include paid leave, life and disability insurance, 401(k) match and health care benefits for eligible employees. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits or other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company’s sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law. 

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