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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Credential Analyst-NCQA, URAC and CMS

hcsc · IL - Lombard

At HCSC, our employees are the cornerstone of our business and the foundation to our success. We empower employees with curated development plans that foster growth and promote rewarding, fulfilling careers.

Join HCSC and be part of a purpose-driven company that will invest in your professional development.

Job Summary

Under supervision, this role is responsible for performing oversight on essential credentialing functions to attain and maintain quality providers in the dental network. This role also conducts audits for credentialing as well as network data quality. Understands credentialing policies and procedures per NCQA, URAC and CMS standards and other regulatory requirements. Serves as a liaison to delegated entities and vendors to ensure current and adequate credentialing process are in place. Develops and performs queries for data reporting purposes to include directories, ad hoc reports, and network management reports. Responsible for the monitoring and maintenance of credentialing and re-credentialing polies and program as well as state and federal requirements to ensure compliance is met. This role will provide operational and industry knowledge to ensure credentialing practices.

Required Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelor degree and 2 years of experience in accreditation programs (i.e., NCQA, URAC and CMS programs) or 6 years of experience in accreditation programs
  • Proficiency in accreditation program standards. (ex. NCQA, URAC, CMS)
  • Knowledge of state and federal requirements for contracting and credentialing.
  • Attention to detail and ability to track information to defined quality standards
  • Knowledge of documents and their contents used in provider contracting, including applications, agreements, fee schedules, and credentialing. Knowledge of provider contracting terms.
  • Analytical skills
  • Demonstrated experience understanding and maintaining detailed complex provider records.
  • Attention to detail and ability to enter data and meet defined quality standards
  • Experience balancing multiple priorities while meeting commitments for quality and delivery at agreed upon schedules.
  • Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office products, Excel, email and Internet.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
  • Analytical skills
  • Knowledge of Dental industry

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Pay Transparency Statement:

At Health Care Service Corporation, you will be part of an organization committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees to support their life outside of work. From health and wellness benefits, 401(k) savings plan, pension plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability insurance, supplemental life insurance, employee assistance program, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, plus other incentives, we offer a robust total rewards package for employees.  Learn more about our benefit offerings by visiting https://careers.hcsc.com/totalrewards.

The compensation offered will vary depending on your job-related skills, education, knowledge, and experience. This role aligns with an annual incentive bonus plan subject to the terms and the conditions of the plan.

HCSC Employment Statement:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employment employer dedicated to providing a welcoming environment where the unique differences of our employees are respected and valued. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

Base Pay Range

$38,100.00 - $80,000.00

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.