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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Parts Driver

Rush Enterprises · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Parts Driver is responsible for delivering parts to customers and for picking up parts from suppliers for the dealership.

 

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity.  We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.  We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Pick up and delivers parts to customer, wholesale accounts, and suppliers.
  • Check before leaving to coordinate any last minute pick-ups or deliveries.
  • Assist with pulling customer order(s) when requested.
  • Verify that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up.
  • Check payments received with the invoices for each delivery.
  • Keep accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups. Request recipient’s signature on each delivery entry.
  • Unload truck each night. Turn in all paperwork and undelivered parts.
  • Help with stocking and posting orders when they arrive to expedite delivery to shop technicians and retail accounts.
  • Assist in warehouse as requested by leadership.

Benefits:

  • We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Three months’ experience customer and delivery services.
  • Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

 

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

 


Minimum Pay Rate

USD $16.00/Hr.
Maximum Pay Rate

USD $20.00/Hr.

The Parts Driver is responsible for delivering parts to customers and for picking up parts from suppliers for the dealership.

 

Rush Truck Centers opens the door to the world of opportunity.  We are the largest network of commercial vehicle dealerships across the US representing truck and bus manufacturers. Our franchises include Peterbilt, International, Hino, Isuzu, Ford, IC Bus and Blue Bird.  We offer a rewarding career as a leader in the transportation industry. Grow with us as we continue to expand our network of locations and services.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Pick up and delivers parts to customer, wholesale accounts, and suppliers.
  • Check before leaving to coordinate any last minute pick-ups or deliveries.
  • Assist with pulling customer order(s) when requested.
  • Verify that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up.
  • Check payments received with the invoices for each delivery.
  • Keep accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups. Request recipient’s signature on each delivery entry.
  • Unload truck each night. Turn in all paperwork and undelivered parts.
  • Help with stocking and posting orders when they arrive to expedite delivery to shop technicians and retail accounts.
  • Assist in warehouse as requested by leadership.

Benefits:

  • We offer an exceptional Total Rewards package with outstanding healthcare benefits, a robust 401(k) plan with company matching, and an employee stock purchase program to help you build long-term financial security. Additionally, we provide performance-based incentives and opportunities for professional growth through ongoing training and development. All of this is within a culture that values and rewards excellence, a positive attitude, and integrity, ensuring you thrive personally and professionally.

 

Basic Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
  • Three months’ experience customer and delivery services.
  • Must possess a current and valid driver license with a driving record that meets the insurability guidelines set forth by the company’s insurance carrier.

 

 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

 

This job posting does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by their leader.

 

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