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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Branch Operations Supervisor

Lowe's · Miami Gardens, Florida

Your Impact at Lowe’s

As the Branch Operations Supervisor, you will be a key member of the leadership team, coaching and training associates, delegating, following up on daily tasks, managing performance, and ensuring adequate department coverage

This role maintains a safe working environment and builds a culture of safety among associates, monitors production volume and assigns or reassigns operations associates to tasks involving receiving, picking (order-fill), shipping product or other supporting tasks.

How We Support You

As an industry leader, we invest in the people and technology needed to grow and win as a team.

· Grow Your Career: We foster a culture that embraces continuous learning, empowering you to develop your skills. From lateral moves and promotions to a new career field, we can help you shape (and own) your future.

· Culture of Belonging: Our teams enjoy a positive work environment where leaders support and respect you, and associates genuinely appreciate each other.

· Financial Future: We invest in you – own part of the company with our optional Employee Stock Purchase Plan, or participate in our matching 401k plan.

· Bonus Potential: When we win, you win. We award front line workers discretionary and profit-sharing bonuses when we succeed.

· Health and Wellbeing: We offer paid time off for vacations, holidays and sick time, as well as access to top-tier medical, dental and vision insurance.

For information about our benefit programs and eligibility, please visit https://talent.lowes.com/us/en/benefits.

Your Day at Lowe’s

In this role, safety is our core value, with regular training and prompt issue resolutions. As a supervisor, you play a key role in ensuring your teams regularly follow proper policies, regulations, and safety procedures.

You also play a key role in responding quickly to changing workflow conditions and contribute positively to the facility's key performance indicators. The Operations Supervisor resolves issues, addresses safety concerns, and is responsible for communicating business objectives and daily workload plans to the team. This role also engages with associates to assist them through associate relations related issues experienced with the organization and/or with other associates.

Key Responsibilities

· Monitors the flow of inventory in the facility frequently throughout the day, making adjustments to team assignments as needed.

· Ensures all associates comprehend and execute safety work practices by performing regular safety observations and having regular safety discussions; identifies and resolves safety issues including those escalated from associates

· Identifies and assists in implementing process improvements or new processes launched from corporate

· Assists associates with HR related issues including questions/concerns with attendance, pay, benefits, job changes, voluntary terminations, I-9 verification, unemployment claims, and workplace accommodations

· Communicates clear expectations for associates, monitors and manages associate performance for accuracy and timeliness, providing timely and constructive feedback

· Funnels non-MOD activities (e.g., customer complaints, management approvals, and other run the business activities) to appropriate non-MOD leaders

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Transportation, Industrial Engineering, Business, or related field or equivalent experience

• Minimum of 6 months experience providing direction or supervision to teams (with or without direct report responsibility) and providing feedback

• 6 Months Experience supporting or participating in the process of training, mentoring, and developing associates

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building a culture of safety among subordinates and peers

• Experience working with and communicating to next level leadership

• Experience with software applications such as Microsoft Office and/or a Warehouse Management System

• Bi-lingual skills, if applicable to the facility

Schedule Requirements

• Available to work a set schedule that may be changed by management based on the facility's needs.

• May be asked to work mornings, afternoons, nights, and/or weekends based on the facility's needs.

Working Conditions

Environmental factors vary by location. You may be working in both inside and outside weather conditions. Exposure to varying climates, including extreme heat or cold, wet, damp, humid, windy, or drafty conditions, is possible. You may be exposed to constant or intermittent noises in addition to moving or shaking objects and equipment.

Lifting methods vary based on role, weight, and volume. Associates must follow guidelines, limiting single lifts to 70 pounds. Team lifts are used minimally starting at 70 pounds or when needed. Powered equipment should be used as required, with proper training or assistance from a trained coworker.

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com.

Lowe’s is an equal opportunity employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, mental or physical disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law.