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AI talent screener – CV parser, job fit evaluator & email notifier

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1. Workflow Overview

AI Talent Screener – CV Parser, Job Fit Evaluator & Email Notifier Who is this for? This template is ideal for HR teams, recruiters, staffing agencies, and tech enabled hiring managers looking to a...

Best for

  • HR automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.informationextractor, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Aayushman Sharma.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
AI talent screener – CV parser, job fit evaluator & email notifier
Workflow name
AI talent screener – CV parser, job fit evaluator & email notifier

AI Talent Screener – CV Parser, Job Fit Evaluator & Email Notifier

Who is this for?

This template is ideal for HR teams, recruiters, staffing agencies, and tech-enabled hiring managers looking to automate the intake, analysis, and shortlisting of job applicants directly from CV submissions.

What problem is this workflow solving?

Manually evaluating resumes for job openings is time-consuming and prone to bias or oversight. This workflow uses AI to extract candidate data, analyze fit based on job descriptions, and make data-backed shortlisting decisions — automatically updating Google Sheets and notifying both Talent Acquisition and candidates.

What this workflow does

This workflow automates your recruitment pipeline by:

1. Accepting CV submissions via an embedded form.

2. Saving resumes to Google Drive.

3. Extracting and parsing resume content using AI.

4. Fetching the relevant job description from Google Sheets.

5. Summarizing both job and applicant profiles.

6. Conducting an AI-powered fit evaluation (semantic match, red flags, soft skills, etc.).

7. Updating detailed analysis in a centralized Google Sheet.

8. Notifying the TA team for approval.

9. Automatically sending shortlisting or rejection emails to candidates based on approval.

Setup

1. Connect credentials for:

  • Google Sheets

  • Google Drive

  • OpenAI API

  • SMTP email (for notification)

2. Update the Google Sheets document IDs and folder IDs in the relevant nodes.

3. Adjust the form fields in the "Form Trigger" node if needed.

4. Customize email sender/receiver addresses in the email nodes.

5. Enable the workflow and embed the form on your career page.

For convenience, the sticky notes guide you through what each block does.

How to customize this workflow to your needs

  • Change job roles by editing the dropdown options in the form.

  • Modify evaluation criteria in the “Semantic Fit & Evaluation by HR Expert” prompt.

  • Add more fields (e.g., GitHub, portfolio links) to the form and extend parsing.

  • Connect to ATS or Slack if you'd like to integrate further.

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - On form submission

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.formTrigger - formTrigger
Config choices
Version 2.2

Block 2 - Extract from File

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile - extractFromFile
Config choices
Version 1

Block 3 - Structured Output Parser

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 4 - Upload CV

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleDrive - googleDrive
Config choices
Version 3

Block 5 - OpenAI

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenAi - lmChatOpenAi
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 6 - Applicant's Details

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.informationExtractor - informationExtractor
Config choices
Version 1

Block 7 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 8 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 9 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 10 - Add Applicant's Details in Google Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 11 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 12 - Summarize Applicant's Profile

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainSummarization - chainSummarization
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 14 - Get Job Description from Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 15 - Sticky Note5

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note6

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 17 - Summarize Job Role Description

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainSummarization - chainSummarization
Config choices
Version 2

Block 18 - Semantic Fit & Evaluation by HR Expert

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.chainLlm - chainLlm
Config choices
Version 1.5

Block 19 - Sticky Note7

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - Update Evaluation Results in Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 21 - Sticky Note8

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 22 - Sticky Note9

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 23 - Notify TA for Approval via Email

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 24 - Approval Check - IF Condition

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.2

Showing the first 24 of 30 workflow blocks. Download the JSON for the full node graph.

3. Summary Table

Workflow AI talent screener – CV parser, job fit evaluator & email notifier
Complexity advanced
Nodes 30
Categories HR, AI Summarization
Author Aayushman Sharma
Published 14 May 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/4055/4055.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does AI talent screener – CV parser, job fit evaluator & email notifier do?

AI Talent Screener – CV Parser, Job Fit Evaluator & Email Notifier Who is this for? This template is ideal for HR teams, recruiters, staffing agencies, and tech enabled hiring managers looking to a...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your HR, AI Summarization use case.