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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Registered Behavior Technician

Mebe · Carlsbad

MeBe is a provider of evidence-based therapies for children with autism and other special needs. Our mission is to empower families, professionals, and communities by educating and training them on evidence-based approaches. Our secret sauce? Play-filled, research-based care across multi-disciplines including OT, Speech and ABA.

At MeBe, you’ll be offered more than a job.  You’ll receive training and support to launch a career in Behavior Therapy and grow as an individual. You’ll work with extraordinary team members who share a common goal, to help children with autism be their best selves.  Your days will be filled with meaning and purpose.

To help you prepare for the role, MeBe offers one of the top ABA training programs using the Vincent Carbone method. We will invest in two weeks of paid training to prepare you to pass your RBT exam.  MeBe Family will also pair you with Supervisors to shadow, ask questions and guide you.

MeBe is growing our team and is on the lookout for empathetic, thoughtful individuals with a genuine passion for working with young children to join our fantastic crew. Whether you are an experienced RBT or curious and want to learn more, we would like to meet you.  

Behavior Technician

About You:

  • You are a caring, compassionate and empathetic individual who loves to learn.

  • You possess a strong work ethic and are reliable.

  • You take pride in your work, pay attention to the small details and have a reputation for doing high quality work.

  • You value transparency and operate with candor and compassion. You inspire others to be their best selves.

  • You love to weave fun and laughter into whatever you do. Making a positive impact is what drives you

  • You value individuality and find yourself gravitating towards people with other interests who think outside the box, and push the status quo.

  • You embrace the power of teamwork and thrive in both one-on-one and group settings – because you know collaboration is the core of achieving big goals.

About What You’ll Work On:

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of developmental disabilities that can cause significant social, communication, mental health and behavioral challenges. 

Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first 2 years of life. People with ASD may face a wide range of issues, which means that there is no single best treatment for ASD. Working closely with a health care provider like MeBe Family is an important part of finding the right combination of treatment and services. (Reference, National Institute of Mental Health)

As a Behavior Technician,

  • You'll teach and nurture behavioral, social, communication, and daily living skills in a 1:1 setting to kiddos with autism at MeBe’s Learning Center.

  • You’ll follow treatment plans developed by BCBAs that help increase the kiddo's communication, self-help, social and play skills.

  • You’ll relay info on your kiddos’ progress to BCBAs to keep them informed and assist with BCBA assessments.

  • At the end of each session, you’ll accurately record the kiddo’s behavior analysis and progress in our data collection system Central Reach using your work assigned tablet.

  • You’ll be responsible for clocking in, submitting your session notes and clocking out to align with strict ABA and Insurance provider regulations.

  • You’ll help keep our workplace shipshape, safe, and super organized.

  • You’ll help our kiddos with lunch breaks, bathroom breaks and diaper changing.

  • You’ll help with projects and tasks as directed by your Site Director and Clinical Supervisors.

  • You’ll voice questions, issues and concerns to your supervisors as appropriate and take co-ownership of treatment planning.

  • You’ll help to build positive relationships with families while maintaining professional boundaries.

  • You’ll positively contribute to the MeBe Family culture.

Qualifications:

  • Consistent availability from Monday through Friday. Part-time shifts available. 

  • Must be at least 18-years-old with a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

  • RBT certification preferred. Must obtain RBT certification within 45 days of employment (MeBe will help you!)

  • TRICARE certification is preferred.

  • Prefer a background in child care; teaching, counseling, babysitting.

  • Ability to frequently bend, lift (up to 50 lbs), squat, sit, stand, and/or run, (without reasonable accommodations), see with prescription lenses, and hear with hearing aids.

  • Previous training in First Aid Certified and CPR is preferred

  • Ability to pass a background check.

  • Ability to work with computers.

  • Must obtain CPR/BLS certification before working with clients 

  • Must have at minimum a high school diploma or equivalent- required. A bachelor’s degree in areas like Pediatrics or Human Development (Biology) is preferred.

Perks and Benefits:

  • Industry benchmarked, competitive pay based on experience and location.

    • Pay: $22-$27/ hour, depending on experience

  • Paid training to become a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board 

  • Continuing education; MeBe’s Candidate Program for aspiring BCBAs and BCaBAs

  • Mentoring from lead clinical staff

  • Paid time off for Full Time BTs.

  • Medical, Vision, Dental for eligible employees

  • Life, AD&D, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Short Term Disability, and Critical Illness Insurance 

  • Invest in your mental health with access to free mental health sessions

  • Protect your pet with discounted pet insurance

  • Secure your future with our 401k program

  • Unlimited employee referral bonuses 

  • Tuition discounts available to all employees through our University Partnerships

  • Expansive treatment spaces in applicable locations

  • Company sponsored, fun events for everyone

For more information, please visit our website at www.mebefamily.com 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.