Import resumes
Purpose
This article explains the process of importing resumes within Eightfold.
Overview
Importing resumes is primarily used for adding potential leads to the customer’s talent pool. This method is suitable for importing single resumes or zip files containing less than 100 resumes.
By following the outlined procedures and guidelines, users can efficiently import resumes into the system. This enables the addition of potential leads to the talent pool for further processing and recruitment activities.
Instructions
Prepare Your CSV
Ensure your CSV file contains the following columns:
- Full Name: Candidate’s full name (Required)
- Email: Candidate’s email (Required)
Add additional fields as required for your records. You can also use the sample CSV file by navigating to More > Import Resumes and clicking Download Sample Csv Template.
Import resumes
Navigate to More > Import Resumes from the top navigation bar.
Upload your file
- Click Select Files.
- Locate and select your CSV file.
- Click Save to initiate the upload process.
Column mapping
- Ensure accurate mapping of columns to align with the data fields in the EFN (Enterprise File Naming).
- Certain fields are mandatory for mapping. Failure to map these fields will prevent the system from saving the file.
Candidate data fields
| Field Name | Purpose | Required, Strongly Recommended, or Optional |
| Full Name | candidate’s full name. | Required |
| First Name | Candidate’s First name | Optional |
| Last Name | Candidate’s Last name | Optional |
| Candidate’s Email | Required | |
| URL(website/LinkedIn etc) | To keep their profile fresh even after they leave. | Optional |
| Location/Phone Number | For contacting. | Optional |
| Address | For jobs relevant to them. | Optional |
| Current Company | Current Company | Optional |
| Current Title | Current title. | Optional |
| Pat Company | Past Company | Optional |
| Past Title | Past Title | Optional |
| School | Optional | |
| Degree | Optional | |
| Major | Optional | |
| Skills | Skills if available. | Optional |
| Tags | Tags if available. | Optional |
| Note | Candidate’s self-described professional summary. | Optional |
List of columns in EFN which are supported by the import candidate CSV.
Note:
- When importing a file, the system attempts to guess the file type based on the file metadata and matches the file extension to the guessed types. If this process fails, you will see a "File type not supported" error.
- Sending an email to import@eightfold.ai with an attached file always results in a success message, regardless if the file type is supported or not.
Related information
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File size limitations:
- There is no specific check on the size of files while uploading.
- Files greater than 100 KB are processed asynchronously by the processor.
- Files smaller than 100 KB are processed in real-time.
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Number of uploads:
- There is no limit on the number of files that can be uploaded simultaneously for non-CSV files.
- For CSV files, only one file can be uploaded at a time to ensure smooth processing.
The status and details of import resume activities can be monitored through the Import Resume page in the system interface.
Another method of importing resumes in Eightfold is through the Integration Console. This method is recommended for importing large zip files containing more than 100 resumes.