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How to Upload Resumes in Bulk

How to Upload Resumes in Bulk


Upload multiple resume files at once and let 100Hires automatically parse candidate information.


How to Upload Resumes


  1. Click Add Candidates in the header
  2. Select Upload Resumes/CV from the dropdown How to Upload Resumes in Bulk: How to Upload Resumes
  3. Drag and drop your resume files into the upload area Resume upload page with drag-and-drop area and Choose files button
  4. Wait for parsing to complete
  5. Review the extracted information
  6. Click Create Candidates


Direct link: Upload resumes


Supported File Formats


  • PDF
  • DOC, DOCX (Microsoft Word)
  • RTF
  • TXT


What Gets Parsed


The system extracts:


  • Name
  • Email address
  • Phone number
  • Work experience
  • Education
  • Skills
  • LinkedIn URL (if present)


Assigning to Jobs


After uploading:


  1. Select a job to assign all candidates to
  2. Choose a pipeline stage
  3. All uploaded candidates are assigned together


Review Before Creating


Before finalizing the import:


  • Check that names are parsed correctly
  • Verify email addresses are accurate
  • Confirm phone numbers look right
  • Edit any incorrect fields


Tips for Better Parsing


  • Use standard resume formats
  • Ensure resumes have clear section headings
  • PDF resumes with selectable text parse better than scanned images


Resume Storage


After import, resumes are attached to each candidate profile. View them in the Resume tab of any candidate's profile.



These screenshots show the 100Hires areas used in this workflow.


Candidates page with 3 candidates selected showing the bulk action toolbar - Email, GDPR, Nurture campaigns, AI Score, Disqualify, Stage, Jo

Updated on: 18/06/2026

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