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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Sales Consultant -Cyprees, Texas.

Sysco · Sysco Houston

Company:  US0067 Sysco Houston (Division of USA I)Sales Territory:  US-TX-Cypress, US-TX-KatyZip Code:77038Travel Percentage:  Up to 25%COMPENSATION INFORMATION:The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison.  Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factorsTerritory: Katy, Cypress, and Waller, TXLocation Requirement: Candidates must reside within a 30-mile radius of the territory. Are you an experienced Sales Professional, Restaurant Manager, Culinary Manager or Chef looking for career development opportunities? Join Sysco’s World Class Sales Team and explore all the benefits and perks. Why you should join our Sales Team: Competitive base salary, bonus, plus promotional incentive opportunitiesCar allowance (mileage reimbursement for candidates in CA) and cell phone providedCareer pathing opportunities for both entry level, and experienced individualsOpportunity to be part of a purpose driven organization that supports communities and associatesSpecialized sales trainingIndividual as well as team-based sellingOpportunity to learn different ethnic segmentsMonthly and annual sales rewards and recognitionRobust benefits package including an Employee Stock Purchase Plan, & 401(k) with automatic matchingJOB SUMMARYThis is an outside sales position responsible for promoting the company's products and services and for building relationships with new and existing accounts. The main focus is to help Sysco customers succeed while achieving sales and profit goals established by the company. This position may require working some non-traditional hours (evening, weekends, and holidays) to successfully meet customers' needs.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.Seek and qualify prospects following company account stratification goals.Research customer business needs and develops a mix of products and service to meet needs.Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.Answer customers' questions about products, prices, availability, and product use.Provide product information and practical training to customer personnel.Drive personal vehicle to customer accounts, conventions, company meetings, etc.Communicate and collect accounts receivable as necessary, working with the credit department and client; collect all balances due based on approved credit terms.Manage deliveries to the routing schedule published by the transportation department; troubleshoot any problems that occur during the order process (for example, out of stock items, special order items, low inventory, etc.).Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits, and customer events.Attend and participate in general sales and district meetings.Engage in ongoing training sessions.Assist with the training of new employees as requested.Review and analyze daily and weekly reports such as special-order requests, customer bid files, and sales/gross profit margin data.Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records, processing credits, and pick-up requests, preparing sales quotes and menu suggestions, and filing reports.Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONSRequired Education/ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, Hospitality, Culinary Arts or related discipline OR HSD/GED and 3 years Restaurant Management, B2B or outside sales experience, or equivalent relatable experience including completion of the Sysco Sales Internship.Preferred QualificationsBi-LingualRestaurant Management, Foodservice Outside Sales, Chef Experience preferredCertificates, Licenses, and RegistrationsValid driver’s license with a driving record that meets company insurability standards.Current automobile insurance with the following limits of liability: Bodily injury - $100,000 each person and $300,000 each accident; property damage - $100,000 is requiredRequirementPass employment testingMust sign Sysco Protective Covenants Agreement.Reside or willing to relocate to the geographical vicinity of territory.Professional SkillsBasic PC skills and proficiency with MS Office.Ability to read, write, speak English.CompetenciesBuilding TrustBuilding Customer LoyaltyFollow-upSales Ability / PersuasivenessManaging WorkAdaptabilityCommunicationBENEFITS INFORMATION:For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.comOVERVIEW:Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.