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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Seasonal Warehouse Associate

Lowe's · Tampa, Florida

Seasonal / Temporary Warehouse Associate

Your Impact at Lowe’s

Within our Pro Supply warehouse team, you'll take on advanced responsibilities in our receiving operations, ensuring products are accurately verified and efficiently distributed from the moment they arrive. You'll manage critical receiving processes that directly impact our Pro customers' satisfaction and our company's success – from expertly operating forklifts to unload deliveries to verifying shipments and maintaining precise inventory counts. Your skilled handling of equipment, attention to detail, and commitment to safety helps Lowe's Pro Supply deliver on our promise of exceptional service to professional customers.

How We Support You

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

· 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

As a Warehouse Associate II, you'll leverage your warehouse experience while playing a vital role in our receiving operations, ensuring incoming products meet our high standards of quality and accuracy. You'll work efficiently to manage the flow of deliveries – from operating forklifts to unload trucks to verifying orders against invoices and organizing inventory in appropriate storage areas. Every day brings opportunities to use your expertise in our fast-paced receiving environment while maintaining our high

standards for safety and accuracy, and your skilled oversight ensures our Pro customers can count on quality products from Lowe’s.

Key Responsibilities

· Efficiently and accurately pulls products from warehouse shelves based on item number, size, color, and quantity requirements.

· Packs and stages completed purchase orders for delivery.

· Achieves or exceeds performance expectations by completing effective and efficient audits.

· Trained and performs tasks in cross-functional areas, such as picking, pulling, labeling, shipping, and/or helping with deliveries, as assigned by management.

· Uses power equipment (e.g., forklift) to unload deliveries for trucks, organizing and storing received items in appropriate areas.

Minimum Qualifications

· High school diploma or GED equivalent.

· Physical fitness to move continuously throughout the facility, lift up to 40 pounds, and operate power equipment.

· Adherence to safety protocols, wearing necessary personal protective equipment.

· Ability to work in varying conditions, from extreme temperatures to noisy environments.

· Strong safety orientation and ability to work independently or within a team.

Preferred Qualifications

· 1-2 years previous experience in distribution center operations or warehouse settings.

· Proficiency in operating power equipment (e.g., forklift, reach truck, yard truck).

· Detail-oriented with experience in a fast-paced environment.

· Spatial reasoning for effective product positioning.

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, and/or overtime based on the facility's needs.

Working Conditions

Lifting and moving merchandise methods will vary depending on role of associate, weight of merchandise, and/or volume of product; associates must follow lifting guidelines. A single lift by one associate should not exceed 75 pounds (for Store associates) or 70 pounds (for Distribution Center associates) with or without an accommodation. Team lifts should be utilized minimally starting at 75 pounds (for Store associates) or 70 pounds (for Distribution Center associates), or when an individual feels a lift is beyond their personal limitations. Powered equipment should be used when needed

depending on load and volume. (Associate must have proper training to utilize powered equipment or ask a trained coworker for assistance).

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.