Why are so many skills being extracted from a single resume?

This issue arises because of how the Skill Source is configured in the API settings. The RChilli resume parser extracts skills from various sections of the resume, such as Experience, Qualifications, Certifications, Summary, and others, depending on the settings. If the Skill Source is set to include multiple sections, the parser might extract terms that are not necessarily skills, leading to an excessive number of skills being identified.

Solution: Adjust API Settings to Control Skill Extraction

To resolve this issue, you can modify the Skill Source settings in the API configuration. By adjusting these settings, you can specify which sections of the resume the parser should use to extract skills, ensuring that only relevant terms are identified as skills.

Steps to Adjust Skill Source Settings in the API:

1. Access API Settings:

2. Locate Skill Source Settings:
Look for the Skill Source section in the configuration options.

3. Modify Sections for Skill Extraction:

• You will see various resume sections listed, such as Experience, Qualifications, Certifications, Summary, etc.
  
  
• • Enable or disable specific sections based on your needs. For example:
    
    
    • If you only want to extract skills from the Skills section, disable the other sections (e.g., Experience, Summary, etc.).
      
      
    • If you need skills to be extracted from Experience but not from Summary, make the appropriate adjustments.

4. Save the Changes:

Once you have adjusted the settings, save the configuration.

5. Test the Configuration:

• Test the resume parsing to ensure that the skills being extracted are now limited to the desired sections.
  
  

By carefully configuring the sections from which skills are extracted, you can avoid unnecessary skill extraction and ensure that only relevant skills are identified.

Additional Notes:

• Consult RChilli Documentation: For more detailed instructions and guidance, refer to the RChilli Knowledge Center and the RChilli Help Desk.