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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Practice Manager of Operations

Sarverorthodontics · Vestavia Hills, AL

Summary of Position: 

The Practice Manager is a critical role to Sarver Streeter Orthodontics.  This role will serve in the coordination and management of all administrative and clinic functions to lead and support all team members within a practice.  The primary responsibilities of the Practice Manager are to ensure the efficient flow of the schedule, maintaining adequate orthodontic supplies within the monthly budgets, and work closely with doctors and leadership to ensure the success of the orthodontic practice. The Practice Manager will ensure that patients receive an exceptional patient experience, and the team members are trained to meet all compliance and clinical standards, while providing compassionate care to every patient.  

  Essential Job Functions: 

  • Optimize the efficiencies of the office to better serve our patients through building the team and ensuring team members receive the proper training and have the necessary skills and information to be successful. 
  • Provide an exceptional patient experience by ensuring clinical schedule is flowing efficiently, both in terms of the scheduling of patients and supporting team members and monitoring patient time. 
  • Facilitate the staffing needs of the team, including recruitment and onboarding. 
  • Accountable for upholding the office to the highest integrity by adhering to all government regulations, industry standards, and company policies and procedures. 
  • Responsible for the operational readiness of the office, including staffing, supply availability, and ensuring dental equipment is working properly. 
  • Coach and train team members on updated procedures or changes in processes. 
  • Assessing the current talent and culture of team. 
  • Serve as the point of contact with supply representatives and service technicians; manage inventory within the assigned budgets.  
  • Provide insights for improving growth and development within the practice. 
  • Leverage existing Office Managers (where applicable) to ensure the success of site(s) within each practice.  

 Core Competencies: 

  • Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 
  • Plans & Aligns - Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. 
  • Develops Talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals. 
  • Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. 
  • Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. 
  • Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. 
  • Financial Acumen - Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisions. 
  • Directs Work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done. 
  • Ensures Accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments. 
  • Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. 
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