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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Dispensary Associate

Texas Original · Woodlands, Texas

At Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation, our mission is to create the highest quality medicine that changes people’s lives. We stand beside all who believe in safe, legal and effective access to this powerful medicine. As fellow Texans, we see this as our responsibility to take care of our neighbors. Our vision is to transform Texas through the power and the truth of medical cannabis. We work alongside physicians and their patients with current qualifying conditions to supply prescription cannabis that can change lives.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual to assist with Dispensary responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, as well as with a team, and follow strict protocols for accuracy and compliance. The candidate will be comfortable using a point-of-sale system and electronic correspondence. The Dispensary Associate is a representative of Texas Original and will possess exceptional customer service and communication skills as they can be the first contact for some of our patients and therefore the face of the company. We also hope that our Dispensary Associate will help us identify ways we can be more effective and efficient by contributing fresh ideas for improvement. 
We are seeking a highly organized, detail oriented and self-motivated individual to assist with Dispensary responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, as well as with a team, and follow strict protocols for accuracy and compliance. The candidate will be comfortable using a point-of-sale system and electronic correspondence. The Dispensary Associate is a representative of Texas Original and will possess exceptional customer service and communication skills as they can be the first contact for some of our patients and therefore the face of the company. We also hope that our Dispensary Associate will help us identify ways we can be more effective and efficient by contributing fresh ideas for improvement. 
Benefits Package:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Telehealth – Medical
Telehealth – Mental Health Counseling
401(k) with company matching
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Holidays
Bereavement leave
Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D
Travel Reimbursement (if applicable)
Gym Reimbursement up to $50/month
& More

Texas Original Compassionate Cultivation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Actively engage patients in a warm and welcoming manner, offer personalized recommendations and solutions
  • Handle patient issues and complaints in a proactive and professional manner with patient retention always in mind, escalating to the appropriate parties when necessary
  • Uphold inventory control to minimize loss by complying with all state and company inventory control procedures and vendor delivery procedures
  • Learn and execute point of sale systems to set up patient profiles, check patients out and deliver exceptional customer service to every patient, every time 
  • Commit to being the Gold Standard in customer service by building and maintaining customer relationships 
  • Gather feedback from patients and communicate any questions or concerns with the appropriate department(s) 
  • Assist in educating potential patients on the Compassionate Use Program and how to become a Texas Original 
  • Daily compliance with dispensary policies including but not limited to state/local regulation compliance, security protocols, access protocols, inventory tracking, dress code, work schedules, and HR policies
  • Contribute to team environment and company advancement in alignment with Texas Original direction
  • Other duties as assigned

    • Qualifications and Skills:

  • High school diploma/GED required
  • 2+ years’ experience in a retail, service industry or customer service role is required
  • Strong sense of professionalism and compassion required
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
  • Must be able to obtain State approved credentials and pass criminal background check 
  • Open/flexible availability is required
  • Ability to stand/walk for a full 8-hour shift
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