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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Arena Operations Ice Technician

Thefloridapanthers · Panthers IceDen - Coral Springs, FL

The Florida Panthers enter the 2025-26 season as the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, having gone to the Stanley Cup Final in each of the past three seasons. The National Hockey League’s southernmost team, the Panthers have reached the postseason in a club-record six consecutive campaigns. The Panthers operate four facilities in Broward County, Florida: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, the Panthers IceDen in Coral Springs, the new state-of-the-art practice facility Baptist Health IcePlex in Fort Lauderdale, as well as the renovated War Memorial Auditorium, which hosts concerts and events for the South Florida faithful.

 An organization with deep roots in the community, the Panthers are owned by Vincent J. Viola, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point and a veteran of the U.S. Army. Emphasizing a culture of selfless service both on and off the ice, the Panthers pillar program ‘Heroes Among Us’ honors a United States military veteran at every game and the Florida Panthers Foundation has four main focuses including veterans affairs, children's health and education, raising awareness for the endangered Florida panther and growing youth hockey.

Job Title: Arena Operations Technician Panthers IceDen
Department: Ice - Arena Operations
Reports To: Head of Operations, Panthers IceDen
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Employment Type: Part-Time
Location: Coral Springs, Panthers IceDen

 

Job Summary:
At the direction of the Director of Operations, the Arena Operations Ice Technician will perform daily activities required to run, maintain, and service the events and activities at Panthers IceDen, ensuring implementation of best practices consistent with the company’s current policies and procedures. This position works is to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the ice rink.

Job Functions:

Specific duties include but are not limited to:

  • Walks the entire footprint of the Panthers IceDen every day in order to ensure a clean and orderly environment, and report/make recommendations to the Director of Operations on a daily basis of any pressing issues or concerns regarding the facilities.
  • Responsible for tasks necessary to ensure safe daily operations of ice rink and related support equipment.
  • Maintains cleanliness, sanitation and safety of the facilities including but not limited to all lobbies and common areas, seating areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, bleachers and showers.
  • Develops and maintains a working knowledge of the equipment used at the Panthers IceDen, including: HVAC systems, natural gas water heaters, ice plant operation, Zamboni ice resurface,  carpentry and other skills as needed
  • Responsible for overseeing machinery and equipment as directed by the Director of Operations from time to time.
  • Responsible for daily Ice/Board Maintenance to conform to NHL standards
  • All other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

  • Experience with ice resurfacing equipment, including operation, maintenance and training preferred..
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of building systems, equipment, maintenance procedures, tools, controls, and construction practices.
  • Candidate will meet the physical demands of the job, which include lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Candidate will have the ability to work as a team player and have good self-motivational, organizational and time-management skills.
  • Should be extremely organized and detail oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
  • Must be able to maintain and abide by organizational confidentiality standards. 
  • Ability to work under fluid deadlines and complete tasks in a timely and efficient manner.

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a Part-Time position. Must be able to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and occasional holidays as needed.

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At the Florida Panthers Hockey Club, Arena Operating Company, Panthers IceDen, Sanza Food Service, War Memorial Benefit Corporation, and FLA Team Shop, we strive to make every employee feel valued and respected for who they are and the unique contributions they make. We believe that a diverse and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful company, which is why we aim to infuse diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) into all aspects of our culture and our business.

We welcome all to apply and join our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.