How to Integrate Resume Screening AI with n8n
Automate your entire hiring workflow by connecting Google Forms, your ATS, or any email source to Resume Screening AI using n8n workflow automation.
Why Automate Resume Screening?
Manual resume screening is time-consuming and prone to inconsistency. By integrating Resume Screening AI with n8n, you can automatically process applications as they come in—whether from Google Forms, your applicant tracking system (ATS), or email—and get AI-powered candidate rankings in real-time.
Save Hours
Eliminate manual resume review for every application
Consistent Scoring
AI evaluates every candidate with the same criteria
Real-time Processing
Screen candidates instantly as applications arrive
Create a New Job in Resume Screening AI
Set up your job description to receive applications
First, log in to your Resume Screening AI account and create a new job posting:
- Navigate to your dashboard and click "Create a New Job"
- Enter your job title, description, and requirements
- Include the skills, experience, and qualifications you're looking for
- Save the job to generate your unique job submission email
Pro tip: Be specific in your job description. The AI uses this to match and rank candidates, so more detail leads to better screening results.
Copy Your Dedicated Email Address
Get the unique email for this job posting
After creating your job, Resume Screening AI generates a dedicated email address specifically for that position. This is the key to the automation:
Find this email address in your job dashboard. Any resume sent to this address will automatically be:
- Parsed and extracted for key information
- Matched against your job requirements
- Ranked using AI-powered scoring algorithms
- Added to your candidate list with a match score
Set Up n8n to Forward Applications
Create your automation workflow
Now comes the automation magic. In n8n, you'll create a workflow that captures applications from your source (Google Form, ATS, or email) and forwards them to Resume Screening AI.
Option A: Google Forms Integration
If you're collecting applications via Google Forms:
- Add a Google Forms Trigger node in n8n
- Connect it to a Google Drive node to fetch the uploaded resume file
- Add an Email Send (SMTP) node
- Configure it to send to your job's dedicated email address
- Attach the resume file and include applicant details in the body
Option B: ATS Integration
For applicant tracking systems (Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, etc.):
- Set up a Webhook Trigger in n8n
- Configure your ATS to send new application webhooks to n8n
- Use an HTTP Request node to download the resume from your ATS
- Forward to Resume Screening AI via the Email Send node
Option C: Email Forwarding
If candidates email applications directly:
- Add an Email Trigger (IMAP) node to monitor your inbox
- Filter for emails to your careers/jobs address
- Extract attachments using the built-in attachment handling
- Forward to your job's dedicated Resume Screening AI email
Important: One Applicant Per Email
For accurate processing, n8n should forward one applicant per email. Each email should contain:
- One resume attachment (PDF, DOC, or DOCX)
- Applicant name in subject or body (optional but helpful)
- Any additional notes about the candidate (optional)
Example n8n Workflow Structure
The workflow triggers on new applications, retrieves the resume, and emails it to Resume Screening AI. The AI processing happens automatically—no additional n8n nodes needed.
View Ranked Candidates
Access your AI-screened applicants
Once resumes are forwarded to Resume Screening AI, they're automatically processed and ranked. Log into your dashboard to see:
- Match scores for each candidate (0-100%)
- Parsed resume data including skills, experience, and education
- Side-by-side comparisons of top candidates
- AI-generated insights on why candidates match (or don't)
The candidates are automatically sorted by relevance, so your best matches appear at the top of the list.
Frequently Asked Questions
What file formats does Resume Screening AI accept?
Resume Screening AI accepts PDF, DOC, DOCX, and common image formats (PNG, JPG). For best results, we recommend PDF format as it preserves formatting and is most reliably parsed.
Can I use this with any ATS?
Yes! As long as your ATS can trigger webhooks or export data, n8n can connect to it. Popular ATS platforms like Greenhouse, Lever, Workable, BambooHR, and JazzHR all support webhook integrations that work with this setup.
What if I receive multiple resumes in one email?
For accurate candidate tracking and scoring, each email should contain only one applicant's resume. If your source sends batch emails, use n8n's "Split In Batches" node to separate them before forwarding.
Is there an API available instead of email?
Yes! Resume Screening AI also offers a REST API for direct integration. However, the email-based approach is simpler for most n8n workflows and doesn't require additional authentication setup.
How much does this cost?
Resume Screening AI offers a generous free tier with $10 in credits—no credit card required. After that, resume screening costs just $0.50 per resume, making it extremely cost-effective for businesses of any size. n8n has its own pricing; their self-hosted version is free.
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