Is it possible to index a resume or JD directly without parsing?

Yes, it is possible to index a resume or job description (JD) directly without parsing, but this depends on your specific use case and which RChilli API you are using. Here's a breakdown:

Parsing vs. Indexing – Key Differences

• Parsing: This is the process of extracting structured data (like name, education, skills, etc.) from unstructured documents such as resumes and JDs.

• Indexing: This involves storing that structured data into a searchable format (database/index) that enables search and match operations.

Direct Indexing Without Parsing?

While RChilli’s standard flow involves parsing first and then indexing, you cannot index unstructured data (like a raw PDF or DOC resume) without parsing. RChilli requires the data to be parsed first into structured JSON, either by using the Resume Parser API, or uploading pre-parsed structured data in JSON format using the Index API.

Available Options

1. Use ParseAndIndex API

   • This API combines both actions: parsing the document and then indexing the structured result.

   • Useful when you want everything done in one call.

   • ParseAndIndex Documentation

2. Use Index API Separately

   • If you already have structured resume/JD data (in JSON format), you can index it directly without parsing.

   • This allows flexibility for systems that already process or standardize data in-house before using RChilli’s Search & Match capabilities.

3. No Indexing Without Structure

   • If you're trying to feed a raw resume or JD directly to Search & Match without parsing or structure, it will not work.

   • Indexing requires structured data for tagging, taxonomy mapping, and scoring.

Data Handling and Security

• RChilli does not permanently store data from the Resume Parser API.

• However, for Search and Match, the indexed documents are temporarily stored in a secure, region-specific environment, which can be fully managed and deleted using the appropriate APIs (like /deleteAllDocuments).

Summary

Need Help Setting Up?

If you’d like help structuring your data or automating the parse-and-index workflow, reach out to support@rchilli.com or explore the RChilli Search & Match documentation.