Is there any way to retrieve original resume source in email parsing?

Yes, you can retrieve the original resume source when using RChilli's Email Parsing capability, but with certain conditions and configurations. Here's a detailed explanation:

✅ Email Parsing and Resume Retrieval in RChilli

RChilli's Resume Parser API supports email inbox integration, allowing resumes to be parsed directly from email attachments. This is particularly helpful in automated workflows where resumes are received through emails and need to be processed without manual downloads.

✔ Key Capabilities:

• Parse resumes directly from email attachments.

• Supports bulk resume parsing from zip files.

• Parses resumes in multiple formats including DOC, DOCX, PDF, RTF, TXT, HTML, and even images (PNG, JPEG).

📥 Can the Original Resume Source Be Retrieved?

Yes, you can retrieve the original resume source, but not directly as a file download through the parser API. Instead, the parsed output can include specific metadata and encoded data that helps reconstruct the resume:

✅ Options for Accessing the Original Resume:

1. HTMLResume Field:

   • The htmlresume field in the API output provides an HTML version of the resume content, which mimics the original formatting.

   • You can configure this via the apisetting parameter in your API call.

   • Example:

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1. 1. 1. 1. TemplateOutput:

            • When using the Resume Templater API, the resume is parsed and then regenerated in a predefined template.

            • The output includes TemplateOutputData, which is a Base64-encoded file representing the formatted resume.

            • This helps create a viewable and downloadable version of the resume, which acts as a proxy for the original.

         2. CandidateImage or Attachments:

            • If the resume includes embedded images or signatures, those can be retrieved as base64 strings within the parsed output under CandidateImage.

         3. Formatted PDF to HTML (for PDF files):

            • If the resume is in PDF format, the formattedpdfhtml setting can be enabled to ensure a properly rendered HTML version is returned in the response.

🔒 Security and Privacy Considerations

• RChilli does not permanently store resumes unless indexing is explicitly used with Search & Match APIs.

• The email-parsed resumes are processed in real-time and only the structured data is returned unless specifically configured to include visual or encoded versions.

• For enhanced security, the resume parser adheres to GDPR and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 standards.

🛠️ Workaround to Save Original Resumes

If you need the actual original file:

• Configure your email ingestion system to store the raw attachments before sending them to RChilli for parsing.

• Maintain a mapping between the parsed result and the saved original file for traceability.

📌 Conclusion

Yes, the original resume content can be reconstructed using features like htmlresume or templateoutput, and you can parse from emails seamlessly. However, the actual original file is not returned by default unless you capture it on your own system before or after parsing.

If you need help implementing this or need specific configurations (e.g., Resume Templater, HTML resume), feel free to reach out to support@rchilli.com