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FAQ: How can PDF and Word resumes be uploaded in bulk using RChilli?

Gurpreet Kaur

Category: Bulk Upload / Resume Parser Integration

Answer: RChilli Bulk Upload Integration allows bulk processing of resumes in supported formats such as PDF, DOC, and DOCX. The standard bulk-processing workflow uses an FTP location provided by RChilli to upload resumes and a publicly accessible webhook to receive parsed JSON responses.

1. Prepare the resume files

Before uploading resumes, verify that:

  • Files are supported in all formats, such as PDF, DOC, or DOCX etc.
  • Files are not corrupted or password-protected.
  • Each file has a unique filename.
  • Correct file extensions are included.

RChilli Resume Parser supports all resume formats, including PDF, DOC, DOCX, RTF, TXT, HTML, ODT, PNG, and JPEG.

2. Create a ZIP file (if required)

Resumes can be uploaded either as individual files or as a ZIP archive.

When creating a ZIP archive:

  • Include only resume files.
  • Do not include folders or subfolders.
  • Use unique filenames to avoid conflicts.
  • Keep the ZIP file size at or below 100 MB for better processing performance.

For larger batches, divide resumes into multiple ZIP files of less than 100 MB each.

3. Configure Bulk Upload Integration

Log in to RChilli My Account and navigate to:

Bulk Upload Integration

Configure the required details:

  • API URL - Already filled
  • Parser version-Already filled
  • Public webhook URL

The webhook must:

  • Be publicly accessible.
  • Accept HTTP POST requests.
  • Capture the JSON response generated for each resume.

Use the Test Webhook URL option to verify that the endpoint returns a successful HTTP 200 response.

4. Request FTP access

From the Bulk Upload Integration page, select Request FTP.

RChilli Support will configure and provide:

  • FTP URL
  • Port
  • Username
  • Password

The FTP details will be available in My Account after configuration, and an email notification may also be sent.

5. Connect to the FTP location

Use an FTP client such as FileZilla or WinSCP.

Enter the FTP details provided by RChilli:

  • Host
  • Port
  • Username
  • Password

Then connect to the FTP server.

6. Upload the resumes

Upload either:

  • Individual PDF, DOC, or DOCX files, or
  • A ZIP archive containing resumes

Files can be uploaded directly to the FTP root folder or placed inside a folder named with a specific SubUser ID.

If a SubUser ID folder is used, that SubUser ID is returned in the response. If files are uploaded to the root folder, the User Key may be returned as the SubUser ID.

7. Receive parsed results

After upload:

  • RChilli processes each resume.
  • A separate JSON response is generated for each file.
  • Responses are sent to the configured webhook URL.

Processing time depends on the number and size of uploaded files.

Browser-based bulk upload

Some RChilli integrations, such as Oracle Browser Assistant, may support uploading multiple resumes directly through the browser or through a ZIP file. Available options depend on the enabled RChilli product and integration.

For assistance with FTP setup, webhook configuration, access permissions, or upload issues, contact RChilli Support or raise a ticket at https://help.rchilli.com.

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