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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Quality Associate

Mixlab · Remote

Mixlab, the fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is hiring a Quality Associate. We are looking for a candidate who is obsessed with quality and is driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (and scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our nationwide quality operations run smoothly as we scale, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike. This position will report to the Quality Manager. The role will assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance across all sites.
Mixlab, the fast-growing veterinary compounding pharmacy, is hiring a Quality Associate. We are looking for a candidate who is obsessed with quality and is driven by an ability to #makeithappen for our customers and their furry (and scaly!) friends no matter what. You will be an integral part in helping us to ensure our nationwide quality operations run smoothly as we scale, and to make Mixlab a 100% dependable resource for our customers and veterinarians alike. This position will report to the Quality Manager. The role will assist with regulatory compliance and quality assurance across all sites.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparation for inspections by state boards, DEA, FDA, and accreditation boards (PCAB, NABP, etc)

  • Organizing and conducting internal quality system audits, playing an active role in external audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Assist in developing, reviewing, and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for compounding, labeling, packaging, and dispensing.

  • Support adherence to USP <795>, <797> and <800>, VPP, and PCAB requirements where applicable to veterinary compounding.

  • Review and audit compounding logs, formulation worksheets, and beyond-use dating assignments for accuracy.

  • Develops, executes and analyzes QA reporting metrics, reports on quality issues and trends during monthly QMS meetings.

  • Qualification and validation procedures for equipment and processes.

  • Communicating with other team members to solve problems.

  • Following up with the appropriate channels when mistakes are found.

  • Performing other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

    • About You:

  • Bachelor’s degree in pharmaceutical sciences, chemistry, biology, or related field preferred; Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) a plus

  • You have at least 1-3 years of experience working with a registered quality system in pharmaceutical production and/or manufacturing environment, FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and regulatory audits preferred.

  • You have very strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc) and ability to learn and operate other specific applications software.

  • You have strong oral and written communication skills, including making presentations, delivering training, writing/reviewing documentation, and working with auditors

  • You have the ability to read and understand complex regulations and requirements and develop pragmatic compliance solutions

  • You are a team player who can both take direction and show initiative as appropriate.

  • You are results-oriented, with an ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and expeditiously, have strong problem-solving skills and follow-through and a deep interest in working in the veterinary pharmaceutical space.

  • You’re not afraid of wearing multiple hats - you pitch in to help the team when necessary

  • You LOVE PETS and their people!

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