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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Service Technician, Semi

Tesla · Sacramento, California

site:1336 type:fulltime
We are looking for experienced Asset Technicians, Semi to support the growth of the Semi Service Program. If you are looking to expand your horizons or have experience in the Heavy Duty Trucking Industry, please see the opportunities below. Our goal is to find experienced Technicians looking to take their careers to the next level. They will be supporting product and service development, as well as providing in-person service to all commercial Semi customers. 
  • Work alongside Engineering and Development teams to provide direct product feedback 
  • Be the part of the first heavy duty commercial Semi Service technicians in the field. Set the standard and provide feedback on tooling and utilization 
  • Support the Tesla Semi Fleet that will move Tesla cargo between our own factories 
  • Support Tesla Heavy Service Centers and our first customers and repair their fleets as needed 
  • Travel to customers and work alongside their technicians in their workshops 
  • Create/maintain repair instructions to be used by anyone servicing a Tesla Semi 
  • Support customer charging concerns as needed 
  • Valid driver’s license required with ability to obtain and maintain a CDL 
  • Fluent in diagnosis/troubleshooting of heavy vehicle systems (ex. engines, transmissions, LV /HV electrical) as well as OEM training courses, ASE Certification, 608/609 certifications (preferred) 
  • Ability to innovate, solve complex issues, present new ideas and work well as part of a team including excellent commercial customer service and communication skills 
  • Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions 
  • Willingness to travel as necessary (customer facilities, close geographical area, and training sites), work the required schedule, and work at the specific location required. Open to relocate based on program needs is a plus 
  • While performing the duties of this job, the technician will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, and sit. The technician is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The technician must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg 
  • This position is regulated by the Department of Transportation or designated as safety sensitive by the company, and the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is required

Expected Compensation
$30.40 - $64.98/hour + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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