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Screen and rank CVs with GPT-4o, Google Sheets, Gmail and Telegram

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1. Workflow Overview

How it works Candidate submits CV via web form (PDF or DOCX) Workflow extracts and prepares CV text automatically GPT 4o scores the CV against configurable job requirements Ranked shortlist generat...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.gmail, n8n-nodes-base.webhook, n8n-nodes-base.switch, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openai

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Screen and rank CVs with GPT-4o, Google Sheets, Gmail and Telegram
Workflow name
Screen and rank CVs with GPT-4o, Google Sheets, Gmail and Telegram

How it works

  • Candidate submits CV via web form (PDF or DOCX)
  • Workflow extracts and prepares CV text automatically
  • GPT-4o scores the CV against configurable job requirements
  • Ranked shortlist generated — HR notified via Telegram
  • Full audit trail saved automatically in Google Sheets

Set up steps

  • Import all 3 workflow JSON files into n8n (10 min)
  • Add credentials: OpenAI, Google Sheets, Telegram
  • Configure job requirements in the settings node
  • Submit a test CV via webhook URL

Requirements

  • n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)

  • OpenAI API key

  • Google account

  • Telegram bot token

  • Part of the CV Screening Agent system

  • 👉 CV Screening — Comparative Report: https://n8n.io/workflows/15288

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 - Sticky Note

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

Block 2 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 3 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 4 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 5 - Sticky Note4

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

Block 6 - Sticky Note5

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

Block 7 - Sticky Note6

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

Block 8 - Parse JSON Content

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 9 - Send Interview Invite Email

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

Block 10 - Send Rejection Email

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

Block 11 - Parse DOCX CV

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 12 - Generate CV Text

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 13 - Receive CV Webhook

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

Block 14 - Route by File Format

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.switch - switch
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 15 - Parse PDF CV

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.extractFromFile - extractFromFile
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 16 - Read Job Requirements

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 17 - AI Screening Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.openAi - openAi
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 18 - Check Score Threshold

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.3

Block 19 - Append Top Candidates to Sheet

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 20 - Send HR Alert on Telegram

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 21 - Archive Candidate Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.7

Block 22 - Validate CV Input

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 23 - Check for Duplicates

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

3. Summary Table

Workflow Screen and rank CVs with GPT-4o, Google Sheets, Gmail and Telegram
Complexity advanced
Nodes 23
Categories HR, AI Summarization
Author Yevhenii
Published 19 Apr 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/15155/15155.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 Screen and rank CVs with GPT-4o, Google Sheets, Gmail and Telegram do?

How it works Candidate submits CV via web form (PDF or DOCX) Workflow extracts and prepares CV text automatically GPT 4o scores the CV against configurable job requirements Ranked shortlist generat...

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.