# Automate CV processing from PDF: extract data and pre-fill application forms to Airtable
This automation streamlines job application intake by extracting structured data from PDF resumes using AI and saving it to Airtable. Designed for HR professionals and recruiters aiming to reduce manual entry and accelerate candidate screening.
## Who it´s for
- HR specialists automating job application intake
- Recruiters in mid-sized and large companies with high candidate volume
- Employers using Airtable as their Applicant Tracking System (ATS)
- Companies looking to improve applicant UX during submission
## What the automation does
- Receives a CV in PDF format via a web form (webhook)
- Validates whether the uploaded document is a resume using an AI classifier
- Extracts key data (name, experience, skills, education) with context from the job post
- Sends structured information to Airtable
- Redirects the user to a second form with pre-filled fields for review and final submission
## What´s included
- Ready-to-use n8n workflow with LangChain and OpenAI integration
- Trigger and handler logic based on HTTP requests
- Integrations with Airtable, OpenAI API, and external web form
- Basic text instructions for setup and adaptation
## Requirements for setup
- n8n account (cloud or self-hosted)
- Access to OpenAI API
- Airtable account with a configured candidate database
- External web form capable of sending data via webhook
## Benefits and outcomes
- Reduced time per application processing
- Minimized errors from manual data entry
- Improved applicant experience through form pre-filling
- Structured candidate profiles in Airtable with original CV attached
- Scalable application intake without increasing HR workload
## Important: template only
Important: you are purchasing a ready-made automation workflow template only. Rollout into your infrastructure, connecting specific accounts and services, 1:1 setup help, custom adjustments for non-standard stacks and any consulting support are provided as a separate paid service at an individual rate. To discuss custom work or 1:1 help, contact via chat
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