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Send AI interview briefs from resumes with GPT-4o-mini, Google Sheets and Gmail

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1. Workflow Overview

Quick Overview This workflow runs every 15 minutes to read candidate rows from Google Sheets, download each resume PDF from Google Drive, extract text, generate an HTML interview brief using OpenAI...

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.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.splitinbatches, n8n-nodes-base.if, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googledrive, n8n-nodes-base.extractfromfile

Source and attribution

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

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Send AI interview briefs from resumes with GPT-4o-mini, Google Sheets and Gmail
Workflow name
Send AI interview briefs from resumes with GPT-4o-mini, Google Sheets and Gmail

Quick Overview

This workflow runs every 15 minutes to read candidate rows from Google Sheets, download each resume PDF from Google Drive, extract text, generate an HTML interview brief using OpenAI GPT-4o-mini, email it via Gmail to the interviewer, and mark the row as Processed to avoid duplicates.

How it works

  1. Runs on a schedule trigger every 15 minutes.
  2. Reads all candidate rows from the “Candidates” tab in Google Sheets and processes them one at a time.
  3. Skips any rows where the Status column is already set to “Processed.”
  4. Extracts the Google Drive file ID from the resume link, downloads the PDF, and converts it to plain text.
  5. Cleans and truncates the resume text and combines it with the candidate’s name, role, and email details.
  6. Sends the resume text and metadata to OpenAI (GPT-4o-mini) to generate a styled HTML interviewer brief.
  7. Emails the HTML brief to the interviewer via Gmail and updates the candidate row in Google Sheets to “Processed,” then waits 5 seconds before moving to the next candidate.

Setup

  1. Add Google Sheets OAuth credentials and replace YOUR_CANDIDATES_SHEET_ID, then create a “Candidates” sheet with columns Name, Email, Job Role, Resume Drive Link, Interviewer Email, and Status.
  2. Add Google Drive OAuth credentials and ensure each resume PDF is accessible to the workflow (for example, shared so the connected account can view it).
  3. Add an OpenAI API credential and keep the model set to GPT-4o-mini.
  4. Add Gmail OAuth credentials and confirm the sender name and subject line meet your email requirements.
  5. Adjust the schedule interval if you want the workflow to check for new candidates more or less frequently.

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 - Overview

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

Block 2 - Section — Schedule Trigger and Candidate Sheet Read

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

Block 3 - Section — Per-Candidate Split and Processed Row Skip

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

Block 4 - Section — Drive ID Extract, PDF Download, Text Extraction, and Resume Merge

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

Block 5 - Section — GPT-4o-mini Interview Brief Generation

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

Block 6 - Section — Gmail Send, Sheets Update, and Loop Wait

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

Block 7 - Schedule Trigger — Every 15 Minutes

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.3

Block 8 - 1. Google Sheets — Read Candidates

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

Block 9 - 2. SplitInBatches — One at a Time

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

Block 10 - 3. IF — Skip Processed Rows

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

Block 11 - 4. Code — Extract Drive File ID

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

Block 12 - 5. Google Drive — Download PDF

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

Block 13 - 6. Extract From File — PDF to Text

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

Block 14 - 7. Code — Merge Resume and Metadata

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

Block 15 - 8. AI Agent — Generate Interview Brief

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.9

Block 16 - OpenAI — GPT-4o-mini Model

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

Block 17 - 9. Gmail — Send Brief to Interviewer

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

Block 18 - 10. Google Sheets — Mark as Processed

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

Block 19 - 11. Wait — 5 Seconds

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

3. Summary Table

Workflow Send AI interview briefs from resumes with GPT-4o-mini, Google Sheets and Gmail
Complexity advanced
Nodes 19
Categories HR, AI Summarization
Author Incrementors
Published 11 Jun 2026

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/16286/16286.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 Send AI interview briefs from resumes with GPT-4o-mini, Google Sheets and Gmail do?

Quick Overview This workflow runs every 15 minutes to read candidate rows from Google Sheets, download each resume PDF from Google Drive, extract text, generate an HTML interview brief using OpenAI...

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.