Automated Resume Review System Using OpenAI + Google Sheets

Who is this for? This workflow is ideal for: HR teams and recruiters seeking to streamline resume screening. Hiring managers who want quick, summarized candidate insights. Recruitment agencies handling large volumes of applicant data. Startups and small businesses looking to automate hiring without complex systems. AI and automation professionals who want to build smart HR workflows using n8n and OpenAI.

What problem is this workflow solving? / Use Case Manually reviewing resumes is time-consuming, inconsistent, and prone to human bias. This workflow automates the resume intake and evaluation process—ensuring that each applicant is screened, summarized, and scored using a consistent, data-driven method. It enhances efficiency and supports better hiring decisions.

What this workflow does

Accepts resume submissions via form and saves files to Google Drive. Extracts key information from resumes using AI (e.g., name, contact, education, experience). Summarizes candidate qualifications into a short, readable profile. Allows HR to rate applicants and leave comments. Logs all extracted data and evaluations into a centralized Google Sheet for tracking.

Setup

Resume is submitted through an n8n form. The uploaded file is automatically stored in Google Drive. n8n uses OpenAI and document parsing tools to extract candidate data. Extracted information is structured and summarized using GPT. A review form is triggered for internal HR rating and notes. All data is appended to a Google Sheet for records and filtering. How to customize this workflow to your needs**

Change the form tool (e.g., Typeform, Tally, or custom HTML) based on your stack. Adapt the summary prompt to align with your specific role requirements. Add filters to auto-flag top-tier candidates based on score or skills. Integrate Slack or email to notify hiring managers when top resumes are processed. Connect to your ATS if you want to push processed resumes into your recruitment system.