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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Team Lead

Tecovas · Rogers, AR

Tecovas is passionate about offering an incredible customer experience for first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike! We’re looking for a talented Part-Time Team Lead that will contribute to a profitable and customer-centric environment through the development of a team and management of our total store operations. You will support product flow and apply merchant and customer service skills to curate a compelling in-store experience.

Responsibilities will include:

LEADERSHIP & TEAM MANAGEMENT

  • Supports the Store Manager in recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent 
  • Supports the Store Manager in creating and maintaining a succession strategy
  • Foster a culture of strong communication and teamwork in order to ensure a seamless balance between operational, visual and customer priorities.
  • Administers performance appraisals, sets goals and conducts consistent touch-bases with direct reports.

CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

  • Cultivates an environment of genuine customer connection
  • Demonstrates extraordinary service and acts as a brand ambassador reflective of the company values
  • Facilitates an energized pace, positive service environment and team development
  • Delivers high-quality product services with attention to detail - such as branding, debossing, boot stretching, brim shaping, and boot shines - to ensure a premium customer experience
  • Understands an OMNI Channel business - implements processes and utilizes tools to better service the customer

VISUAL AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

  • Facilitates the sharing of product knowledge
  • Upholds stock-to-sales processes, presentation standards, and manages product placement
  • Maintains an effective store structure, floor plan, and appropriate fixture usage
  • Upholds and ensures compliance with shipments, transfers and restock standards
  • Adheres to and develops awareness around internal and external Loss Prevention procedures

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS

  • Set clear objectives and expectations to drive a consistent store experience and ensure excellent operational and visual standards
  • Encourage and demonstrate adaptability; positively effecting change and enabling the team to successfully execute a shared vision

Qualifications:

  • 2+ years Retail Management experience
  • Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week
  • Exceptional leadership, selling, and customer service skills
  • Strong merchant skills and a history of delivering financial results
  • Proven record of hiring and developing great talent
  • Experienced in coaching, counseling & conflict resolution
  • Independent, proactive, results-driven work ethic
  • Utmost character, honesty, and transparency

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma required (College Degree preferred)
  • Must be at least 18 years of age or older
  • Continually able to stand/walk for extended periods of time, and be able to reach overhead, bend, squat, and kneel as you organize and stock inventory. 
  • Ability to deliver excellent customer service while implementing loss prevention practices
  • Able to lift up to 30lbs regularly and perform store maintenance tasks
  • Must have reliable transportation
  • Must be available to work weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday), evenings and holidays as needed

Part-Time Benefits:

  • Competitive hourly compensation + incentives
  • Free boots and generous employee discount

The hourly rate for this position is $18 - $22. The actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience.

About Us:

Tecovas was born out of a love for cowboy boots, their time-honored craftsmanship, rich materials that last, and traditional styling that always looks good. Each pair of Tecovas boots is crafted by hand in over 200 steps. It’s not the easiest or cheapest method, but we’re committed to classic construction techniques that stand the test of time. With 42 retail stores (and counting) across the country, we’re bringing western goods into new frontiers and aim to be the most welcoming brand in western. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.