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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Town Square Health

Primary Care Physician (MD/DO)

Primary Care Physician (MD/DO) — Rochester, NY (Monroe County)

Location: Rochester, NY (Clinic-based, in-person)
Schedule: Full-time, part-time upon availability
Compensation: $210,000–$230,000 base salary, plus eligibility for a $5,000 bonus, comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), 20 days PTO, and $3,000 CME

About Town Square Health

Town Square Health is a value-based, multi-speciality, provider-owned practice, with a bold vision: to create the gold standard for how we experience healthcare in the United States. Our model was built by David Buchanan, a prior Oak Street Health executive and practicing internal medicine physician with 25 years of experience in value-based care serving Medicare and Medicaid patients.

Our breakthrough care model for Medicare patients combines relationship-driven primary care and specialty care into simultaneous visits. Each patient is supported by a dedicated Medical Assistant – a concierge partner who builds long-term trust, eases caregiver burden, and leverages AI-enabled workflows to improve chronic disease outcomes. 

The Opportunity

Town Square Health is hiring a Primary Care Provider (MD/DO) in the Rochester area to deliver high-quality primary care in a Medicare-focused, value-based care environment. This is a clinic-based role with the time, team support, and resources to practice comprehensive medicine: patient panels smaller than the national average, 20–40-minute visit lengths based on patient needs, and a team-based care model with two Medical Assistants paired with each provider.

You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent clinical care, coordinating across the care team, and helping shape a new care model designed to improve outcomes and patient experience.

Qualifications

  • M.D. or D.O. degree
  • Board-certified in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, or Geriatrics
  • Active New York State Medical licensure in good standing, or must obtain prior to start date
  • Applied for DEA registration prior to hire/start date
  • Must meet all applicable employer and payer credentialing requirements
  • Ability to meet post-offer requirements, including drug screen and health assessment
  • Compliance with all New York State health requirements

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary: $210,000–$230,000, plus eligibility for a $5,000 bonus
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k), 4 weeks PTO, $3,000 CME
  • A care model designed for quality: small panels, longer visits, AI scribes, and team-based support
  • The chance to help build a high-performing clinic culture and care model from the ground up
  • Mission-driven work focused on delivering a better healthcare experience for seniors

 
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