Recruiters and hiring managers waste hours reading resumes that were never a real match. This n8n workflow puts a screening layer in front of every application: a candidate submits their resume through a form, AI compares it line-by-line against the requirements you wrote for that specific role, and scores it 0-100 with a plain-English verdict — no invented skills, no generic "great candidate" filler.

WHAT IT DOES

1) Candidate applies via a simple form (name, email, job title, pasted resume text, LinkedIn)

2) AI scores the resume against your job requirements, edited per role right inside the workflow

3) Matched requirements, missing requirements and a one-line verdict are generated

4) If the score clears your threshold, you get an instant Telegram alert with the summary

5) Every applicant is logged to Google Sheets with their score and status

WHAT IS INCLUDED

• Full n8n workflow file (.json) — import and go

• Editable AI scoring prompt, tuned to score only what is actually written in the resume

• Google Sheets candidate log structure

• Setup guide — roughly 20 minutes from download to your first scored candidate

REQUIREMENTS TO RUN IT

• A running n8n instance (self-hosted or cloud)

• A free Groq API account for the AI scoring step

• A Google account for the candidate log

• A Telegram bot for alerts

• No coding needed — just credential setup inside n8n and editing one text field per job opening

BEST FOR

Solo recruiters, small HR teams and hiring managers running one or two open roles who want a fast first-pass filter, not a full ATS replacement.

SETUP STEPS

1) Import the .json file into your n8n instance

2) Add your Groq API credential for the scoring step

3) Connect your Google account and point it at your own copy of the candidate sheet

4) Connect your Telegram bot for alerts

5) Edit the Job Requirements node with the must-haves for your current opening

6) Activate the workflow and share the form link with applicants

FAQ

Q: Does this replace a full ATS? A: No — it is a screening filter, not a pipeline manager. For multi-stage tracking, automatic candidate replies and a live ranked leaderboard, see the Pro tier.

Q: Can I reuse it for several job openings at once? A: Yes, but the requirements field is shared across all applicants until you change it. To run several roles in parallel, duplicate the workflow per role.

Q: What stops the AI from inventing candidate qualifications? A: The prompt is explicitly restricted to score only what is stated in the submitted resume text.

Q: Do I need coding experience? A: No — only editing one text field, your job requirements, between roles.

Important: this is an n8n workflow template, not a hosted platform. It runs inside your own n8n instance.