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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Accounts Payable Specialist

Tyreeanddangelo · Phoenix, AZ

Position Title:          Accounts Payable Specialist

Reporting To:           Accounts Payable Manager   

Location:                   Phoenix, Arizona

The Company:          Signature Dental Partners

 

Company Overview

 

Signature Dental Partners (SDP) is an established and respected private-equity backed dental support organization (DSO) providing affiliated dentists in the Southwest, Mountain and Pacific Northwest regions with proven non-clinical business support functions. This non-clinical support allows dentists to spend more time and attention on patient care rather than burdensome administrative functions. Affiliated dentists benefit from professionally managed non-clinical support services such as human resources, payor relations, group purchasing, vendor management, capital investments, staff management, recruiting, finance, marketing, and information systems.

 

Signature Dental Partners is hiring an accounting professional who takes pride in accuracy, compliance, and building strong vendor relationships. This role will be key in ensuring timely, accurate, and well-controlled payment operations.

 

Job Responsibilities:

 

  • Review, verify, and process vendor invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Enter and maintain accurate financial records within accounting systems.
  • Prepare and process payments, including checks and ACH transactions.
  • Research and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, vendor statements, and payments with minimal supervision.
  • Manage the Accounts Payable inbox by responding to inquiries from vendors and internal staff; escalate urgent issues as needed.
  • Collaborate and cross-train with other AP team members to ensure adequate coverage.
  • Assist with month-end close activities.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and support the implementation of technology-driven solutions.

 

Required Criteria

 

  • 1–3 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
  • Experience with full-cycle AP in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, Centime)
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Positive, proactive, and team-oriented attitude.

 

Preferred Criteria

 

  • Associates degree or certificate preferred (not required).

 

Work Environment:

 

  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote
  • Fast-paced environment with peak workloads during month-end close

 

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