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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TEMP - Pool Manager 1 - Guest Services

garlandtx · Parks Administration

Summary

Responsible for ensuring efficient operations of admissions, cash handling and merchandise and concessions areas. The manager will oversee guest service operations to include: hiring, training and scheduling of staff. The manager must ensure a clean and safe facility by following all City of Garland, state and local protocols and laws.

Pay: $16.50/hr.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Take a proactive role in ensuring guest satisfaction.

  • Supervise employees to carry out job functions.

  • Assist teaching pre-season training sessions.

  • Oversee hiring, training and scheduling of facility guest service staff.

  • Conduct effective shift briefings and trainings.

  • Train and develop team to deliver excellent guest service.

  • Oversee the implementation of standards as outlined in the standard operating procedures.

  • Maintain a safe and organized work area and facility.

  • Participate in regularly scheduled trainings.

  • Oversee inventory and stock room organization.

  • Oversee party/pavilion rentals to include set up and take down of tables and chairs.

  • Welcome every guest with a smile and make eye contact while assisting them with their transactions or questions.

  • Ensure all City of Garland Cash Handling Procedures are followed.

  • Assist with guest safety in the event of an emergency.

  • Promptly respond to guest concerns to ensure quality guest experiences.

  • Maintain an inviting work environment by inspiring others with enthusiasm and positivity.

  • Maintain regular, reliable and punctual attendance.  

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be 17 years old on opening day of the aquatic facilities.

  • Must have at least two years guest service experience.

  • Must have reliable means of transportation to and from the workplace.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three years of guest service experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:   

  • Knowledge of programs and activities at the aquatics facility

  • Knowledge of basic aquatic facility procedures

Licenses and Certifications

  • Food Handlers License.

  • Food Manager License by the first day of opening.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The incumbent typically works in an outdoor environment with exposure to all weather conditions under direct sunlight and may be required to walk, bend, stoop and lift a minimum of forty pounds.

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