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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Nurse Practitioner (Salisbury, MD)

Porter · Salisbury, MD

Porter is expanding into Salisbury, MD and is looking for compassionate Nurse Practitioners!
 
Who We Are
 
Porter Cares is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to providing unbridled transparency throughout the healthcare continuum by combining healthcare analytics with compassion and trust. Porter considers the whole person, their environment, and their preferences for a personalized health approach. This new era of health innovation offers the opportunity to lower costs, boost access and inclusivity, and revolutionize treatment experiences and outcomes for all consumers. Our consumer-centered ecosystem demystifies healthcare decisions for consumers and providers. Providers, recently discharged patients, or anyone searching for healthcare needs outside of the hospital can find a trusted route to independence through Porter.
 
Who You Are
 
     The ideal member of Porter will be a change agent, altering the status quo of healthcare delivery. You and your fellow Porter team members will provide an innovative and empathetic ecosystem of transparency to our members. New team members will join feeling energetic and excited to revolutionize the healthcare continuum and contribute to the success of our mission-driven organization.
 
What You'll Do
 
     You will visit members within your geographic area of responsibility and conduct an in-home health risk assessment including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and a comprehensive physical exam. This evidence-based practice screening will include point-of-care testing (as appropriate), the identification of diagnoses to be used in care management by our Porter Care Guides and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment, and the formulation of a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
 
What You'll Need
 
- Valid unencumbered Maryland NP license
- 1-3 years of patient care experience required (experience in primary care/adult/geriatric, and EMR skills preferred)
- A strong sense of empathy, compassion, and friendliness
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to assist others (patients and coworkers alike) with sincerity, respect, and compassion
 
What You'll Get
 
- Competitive Wages (Paid per patient assessment)
- $100 in-home visits
- $65 Telehealth visits
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid mileage over 20 miles/day
Porter is expanding into Salisbury, MD and is looking for compassionate Nurse Practitioners!
 
Who We Are
 
Porter Cares is a passionate group of individuals dedicated to providing unbridled transparency throughout the healthcare continuum by combining healthcare analytics with compassion and trust. Porter considers the whole person, their environment, and their preferences for a personalized health approach. This new era of health innovation offers the opportunity to lower costs, boost access and inclusivity, and revolutionize treatment experiences and outcomes for all consumers. Our consumer-centered ecosystem demystifies healthcare decisions for consumers and providers. Providers, recently discharged patients, or anyone searching for healthcare needs outside of the hospital can find a trusted route to independence through Porter.
 
Who You Are
 
     The ideal member of Porter will be a change agent, altering the status quo of healthcare delivery. You and your fellow Porter team members will provide an innovative and empathetic ecosystem of transparency to our members. New team members will join feeling energetic and excited to revolutionize the healthcare continuum and contribute to the success of our mission-driven organization.
 
What You'll Do
 
     You will visit members within your geographic area of responsibility and conduct an in-home health risk assessment including an evaluation of past medical history, review of systems, medication reconciliation, vital signs, and a comprehensive physical exam. This evidence-based practice screening will include point-of-care testing (as appropriate), the identification of diagnoses to be used in care management by our Porter Care Guides and active medical management in the furtherance of treatment, and the formulation of a list of current and past medical conditions using clinical knowledge and judgment and the findings of your assessment.
 
What You'll Need
 
- Valid unencumbered Maryland NP license
- 1-3 years of patient care experience required (experience in primary care/adult/geriatric, and EMR skills preferred)
- A strong sense of empathy, compassion, and friendliness
- Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to assist others (patients and coworkers alike) with sincerity, respect, and compassion
 
What You'll Get
 
- Competitive Wages (Paid per patient assessment)
- $100 in-home visits
- $65 Telehealth visits
- Flexible work schedule
- Paid mileage over 20 miles/day
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