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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Lead Retail Associate

Nike · Viladecans, Barcelona

  • Job Description

    Converse Retail Lead –
    Become part of the Converse Team

    Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

    Without You, We’d Just Be Collectors of Our Own Stuff

    Business equals selling stuff. That’s the basic model. The more complex awesome model is creating stuff that people identify with and then you figuring out how to get it to them. We need people like you: creative, dynamic problem solvers who see it as more than business. Who see it as giving people the tools of self-expression and individuality.

    As our Retail Lead and a member of the Converse Leadership Team, you will assist the Store Manager in achieving sales and profitability targets and providing direction to other store employees. Help ensure long-term business growth by providing outstanding merchandising and customer service support within the Converse Store!

    Operational and Merchant Excellence:
     

    • Ensure consistent execution of operating and merchant standards.

    • Open and close store per operating procedures and standard processes

    • Partner with SM to ensure that all visual merchandising, promotions, and markdowns are completed within guidelines and on time (to include mismates, obsolete, and defectives)

    • Follow our shipment standard processes and policies

    • Ensure that employees are cross-trained as appropriate in all areas of operation, such as footwear, apparel, equipment, cashiering, and back of the house.
       

    Customer Service:
     

    • As a Converse Brand Ambassador, you lead and demonstrate the STARS MANTRA daily.

    • Consistently communicates financial objectives and critical metrics such as daily goals and hourly readings. Your role is to mentor and encourage team members to reach those goals.
       

    Financial Performance:
     

    • Assist in delivering the Financial Budget.

    • In this role, you add to the store's financial performance through efficiency for critical sales, revenue, and shrinkage metrics, including conversion rates, UPT, and ADPTs.
       

    Qualifications

    • A passion for Converse and the Fashion/Apparel footwear industry.

    • Experience in retail and/or leadership positions  

    • Very good command of English language (written and spoken) 

    • Experience and competency in serving exceptional consumer service 

    • Ability to coach and develop a strong team  

    • Strong focus on communication 

    • Flexibility to work in shifts and on weekends 

    Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment, and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.

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