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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Quality Manager

Solar Landscape · Asbury Park, NJ

About Us
 
Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S. Only 4% of commercial rooftops host solar today — we’re changing that, fast. Commercial rooftop solar is the fastest, smartest way to build new clean power — delivering megawatts of generation in months, not years, and powering America’s energy and future right where it’s needed most. By turning rooftops into local power plants, we’re reshaping how — and how fast — energy gets built in the U.S.

Recognized as the #1 Distributed Generation Developer by New Project Media, the #1 National Commercial Rooftop Solar Developer by Solar Power World, and winner of the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grand Prize for Clean Energy, Solar Landscape is defining the future of energy generation in America.

Headquartered in Asbury Park, New Jersey, Solar Landscape has offices in Chicago, Baltimore, and New York City and operates in over a dozen states nationwide.

We move fast, solve hard problems, and take our work seriously — but never ourselves. We value clear thinking, accountability, and execution. At the same time, we’re collaborative by default, and believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together. Our team is made up of smart, grounded people who show up for each other — whether that’s troubleshooting a system design or catching up over lunch.

If you’re looking to do meaningful work in a high-performance environment — and be part of the team reshaping how energy gets built in the U.S. — we’d love to meet you.

About The Role

The Quality Manager supports and leads quality assurance and quality control activities for industrial rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. This role ensures that materials, installations, and processes comply with engineering specifications, utility requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. The Quality Manager works closely with construction, engineering, safety, commissioning, and Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality solar installations and operations.  A strong Quality Manager is not just an inspector—they are a field leader, culture builder, risk manager, and coach who protects people, projects, and long-term system performance.

The Quality Manager supports and leads quality assurance and quality control activities for industrial rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. This role ensures that materials, installations, and processes comply with engineering specifications, utility requirements, safety standards, and applicable codes and regulations. The Quality Manager works closely with construction, engineering, safety, commissioning, and Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure reliable, compliant, and high-quality solar installations and operations.  A strong Quality Manager is not just an inspector—they are a field leader, culture builder, risk manager, and coach who protects people, projects, and long-term system performance.

Benefits and Perks
 
We offer competitive compensation and benefits designed to support you inside and outside of work:
 
·       Training / Professional development opportunities
·       401(k) with 4% company match
·       Summer Fridays
·       Flexible remote/hybrid work options
·       Paid parental leave
·       Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
·       Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
·       Medical, dental, and vision coverage
·       Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance


Responsibilities

Leadership

• Leads, coaches, and develops field quality team through on-site presence, real-time feedback, and consistent accountability.

• Makes timely field decisions under pressure using inspection data, defect trends, and risk assessments to prevent rework and long-term asset issues.

• Sets and enforces uncompromising safety and workmanship standards for commercial rooftop installations, ensuring compliance with codes, AHJs, and manufacturer requirements.

• Builds a strong quality culture grounded in integrity, continuous improvement, and ownership of long-term system performance beyond project closeout.

Quality Inspections & Verification

• Perform incoming inspections of solar materials including modules, racking systems, inverters, wire, conduit, and hardware

• Conduct in-process and final inspections of rooftop solar installations

• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, electrical schematics, NEC, AHJ, and utility requirements

• Inspect rooftop penetrations, waterproofing, and structural attachments

Electrical & Mechanical Quality Checks

• Verify torque values on mechanical and electrical connections

• Inspect grounding and bonding systems

• Confirm correct labeling, signage, and safety markings

Documentation & Records Management

• Maintain inspection checklists, installation records, and as-builts

• Capture photographic evidence of installation quality

• Support turnover packages for owners, utilities, and AHJs

Nonconformances & Corrective Action

• Identify and document nonconforming work

• Support corrective actions and verify close-out

Compliance & Audits

• Support internal, customer, utility, and AHJ inspections

Cross-Functional Support

• Collaborate with construction, engineering, operations, safety, supply chain, and subcontractors

• Provide real-time quality feedback and support training

Qualifications

• Experience with conducting employee reviews based on identified goals.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or associate degree preferred

• 2+ years of leadership in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles

• 1–3 years of experience in quality, construction, electrical, or solar roles

• Ability to read construction drawings and electrical schematics

• Familiarity with NEC, OSHA, UL, and local building codes

• Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and mobile inspection tools

• Valid driver’s license