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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Store Associate

Mcclureoilcorporation · Elwood, Indiana

Come to work for the best in the business and put your career on the fast track!

McClure Oil Team Members are the Heart of our business. Our teams drive merchandising and marketing initiatives, and ensure our customers are receiving the best in the class customer service experience. We have a strong “promote from within” philosophy, which is a proven success since 80% of our Store Managers started their career as a Store Associate with us. If you would like to join a team that recognizes that people make a difference, we would love the opportunity to talk with you. 

Why Join Our Team:

  • Be a part of a team that supports and encourages each other.
  • Growth Opportunities: 80% of our Store Managers started as a Store Associate
  • Flexible Schedule: Everyone deserves a work-life balance
  • Paid Time Off: Get paid to relax and recharge
  • Weekly Pay: Convenience of weekly paychecks
  • Retirement Plan: We offer an amazing opportunity for your future retirement with a 6% match.

 

We are hiring Snack Experts (other places may call them Store Associates) that are:

  • Customer Service Superstar: Be the friendly face that greets all of our customers.  Offer assistance, answer questions and help customers achieve great customer experience
  • Sales Floor Guru: Help keep our shelves and coolers stocked
  • Tour Guides: Knowing where all of our customers favorite items are located will make you the "go to" expert  
  • Cash Handling Pro: Manage the cash register, handle transactions accurately and keep a seamless flow for our customers
  • Team Player: Work with other team members and lend a hand when needed
  • Cleaning machines: Take pride in your store by keeping the inside and outside clean and inviting.
  • Upselling Ace: Master the art of upselling and suggestive selling, elevating the customers experience by recommending products and bargain buys.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

 Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to reach, stand and move about for at least 12 hours at a time
  • Must be able to use a ladder, lift and move objects up to 50 lbs. or more
  • Must have basic math and computer skills

The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.  Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time.

 

McClure Oil Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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