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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Field Sales Representative

Sonic Healthcare · San Jose

 

Why Sonic?

Uncapped commission, flexible schedule, full benefits, paid training, and more!

 

Come Join the Growing Team!

Sonic Internet is seeking a highly motivated Door to Door Sales Rep to join our fast-growing team. We are seeking individuals that are ready to transition their field sales abilities to an extremely fast-growing industry, with one of the leading companies in the space, resulting in more job security, better benefits and so much more!

 

Responsibilities:

    • Connect with prospective customers about our products and services (Door to Door) in your area. 
    • Apply knowledge of products to best meet customer needs.
    • Strategically network and expand your customer base.
    • Confidently provide focused customer service.
    • Track and monitor performance against team and company metrics.

Although having door to door sales experience is a plus, if you believe you will succeed in this position then we want to talk to you!

 Requirements:

    • MUST have a valid CA license for at least 3+ years and a personal vehicle for transportation.
    • You have an entrepreneurial mindset backed by a proven experience in sales and/or customer service.
    • Ability to work both individually and as part of a team.
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
    • Sound consultative selling skills and mastery of the art of negotiation.
    • You are computer savvy and capable of learning new computer applications.

Preferred: 

  • Bilingual (Spanish)

 

Pay Scale:

Commission ONLY - $250 per sign up. Minimum target is 20 sign ups per month. 

Average salary:  $65-$90k annually if employee stays on target, uncapped commission.

 

Benefits/Perks:

    • Competitive pay and performance-based incentives, uncapped commission. 
    • Full Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401k, profit sharing, and more)
    • Flexible work hours.
    • Paid training.
    • Collaborative team culture in a dynamic working environment.
    • Career advancement opportunities.
    • Free sales training, extensive support, and mentorship program. 
    • Company Paid Pregnancy/Bonding Leave 

 

 

Sonic is an equal opportunity employer. Sonic is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct based on sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), color, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver's license issued under Vehicle Code section 12801.9), ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law or ordinance or regulation. It also prohibits discrimination, harassment, disrespectful or unprofessional conduct based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.

 

*Since 1994, Sonic has been committed to building a faster, more affordable internet, and to hiring the nicest people around. We are looking for exceptional employees who want to challenge the industry for the better by putting members first and offering accessible connectivity for everyone.

Foster your personal growth, develop your career, and make a difference in an industry where honest business practice has become optional. Every career opening at Sonic is an opportunity to join a dedicated team where each department works closely together with one another.

Join a community-minded company that empowers the growth of a better internet — one home, one business, one employee at a time.

 

 

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