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Screen resumes & send follow-ups with OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Sheets & Gmail

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Important notice

This workflow is provided as-is. Please review and test before using in production.

1. Workflow Overview

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. How It Works This workflow automates the process of screening resumes using AI, logging resul...

Best for

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

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.formtrigger, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputparserstructured, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmchatopenai, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.textclassifier, n8n-nodes-base.stickynote, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Screen resumes & send follow-ups with OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Sheets & Gmail
Workflow name
Screen resumes & send follow-ups with OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Sheets & Gmail

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self-hosted version of n8n.

đź§  How It Works

This workflow automates the process of screening resumes using AI, logging results to Google Sheets, and sending follow-up emails via Gmail.

  1. User uploads their resume via a form (PDF only).
  2. Resume content is extracted and sent to OpenAI for evaluation.
  3. AI scores the resume based on:
    • Role-specific must-have qualifications
    • Soft skills / strategic fit questions
  4. Based on the score threshold, the candidate is classified as:
    • âś… Accepted → Saved to Accepted sheet + Gmail invite
    • ❌ Rejected → Logged to Rejected sheet + Gmail rejection message
  5. Output is stored in Google Sheets with detailed justification.

⚙️ Set Up Steps

  1. 🔑 Connect your OpenAI and Google Sheets credentials.
  2. Replace the placeholder tags in the AI prompt:
    • COMPANY_NAME
    • ROLE_NAME
    • ROLE_DESCRIPTION
    • CRITERIA_1 to CRITERIA_5
    • Q1 to Q5
    • THRESHOLD (score to pass)
  3. Customize Gmail messages (optional).
  4. âś… Make sure your sheet has two tabs: Accepted and Rejected.

📌 Notes

Sticky Notes included in the flow explain:

  • What each node does
  • Where to replace variables
  • Tips for improving match scoring

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 - Structured Output Parser1

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.outputParserStructured - outputParserStructured
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 3 - OpenAI 4o

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

Block 4 - Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 5 - Google Sheets2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.6

Block 6 - Text Classifier

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.textClassifier - textClassifier
Config choices
Version 1.1

Block 7 - OpenAI Chat Model

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

Block 8 - Sticky Note

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

Block 9 - Sticky Note1

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

Block 10 - Sticky Note2

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

Block 11 - Sticky Note3

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

Block 12 - Extracting CV data

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

Block 13 - Screening & Evaluating Resume's

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

Block 14 - Gmail

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

Block 15 - Gmail3

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Screen resumes & send follow-ups with OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Sheets & Gmail
Complexity advanced
Nodes 15
Categories HR, AI Summarization
Author Abdulaziz
Published 30 Jun 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/5464/5464.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 resumes & send follow-ups with OpenAI GPT-4o, Google Sheets & Gmail do?

This workflow contains community nodes that are only compatible with the self hosted version of n8n. How It Works This workflow automates the process of screening resumes using AI, logging resul...

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.