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# How to Upload a Candidate Resume and Meet File Requirements

When a candidate applies for a job, recruiters can upload their resume directly into a workflow. The system then parses the resume and automatically generates a fitment score based on pre-configured criteria, eliminating the need for manual screening at the top of the funnel.

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### Step-by-step guide:

[Uploading Candidate Resume](https://demo.arcade.software/drTd8LL68gVe9FxT2d5z?embed\&embed_mobile=tab\&embed_desktop=inline\&show_copy_link=true)

**Upload the Resume -**

There are two ways to upload a candidate's resume depending on where you are in the workflow.

* **Method 1: Using the Invite Button**

Use this method to upload a resume while adding a new candidate to the workflow.

1. Open the relevant workflow
2. Click the **Invite** button
3. Select the **Upload Resume** card
4. Choose the resume file from your device and upload it

* **Method 2: Using the Side Panel in the Screening Step**

Use this method to upload a resume for a candidate who is already in the workflow.

1. Open the relevant workflow
2. Navigate to the **Screening** step
3. Click on the candidate to open their side panel
4. Upload the resume file directly from the side panel

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### File Requirements

| Requirement | Details |
| :- | :- |
| Supported formats | PDF (.pdf), DOC (.doc), DOCX (.docx) |
| Maximum file size | 5 MB per resume |
| Upload limit | Bulk upload is available |

> Make sure the file is within the 5 MB size limit before uploading. If the file is too large, compress it or save it in a smaller format before trying again.

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**Step 2: Let the System Process the Resume**

Once uploaded, the system automatically runs three steps in the background:

1. **Upload** - the file is successfully received
2. **Parse** - the system reads the resume and extracts key information, including:
   * Name, email, contact number, and LinkedIn
   * Education details
   * Work experience
   * Certifications and additional information
3. **Generate fitment** - the extracted details are compared against your configured criteria, and a fitment score with reasoning is produced

> Processing runs in the background. You can close the upload panel and continue other tasks in the workflow, just do not refresh the page until processing is complete.

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**Step 3: View the Fitment Results**

Once processing is complete, navigate to:

**Resume Screening step → Candidate Profile → Overview tab → Resume sub-tab**

Here you will find:

* The **fitment label** (Strong Fit, Potential Fit, or Low Fit)
* A **reasoning summary** explaining why the candidate received that score
* The **resume file**, available to view, zoom in/out, and download

You can also view fitment scores directly from the list view in the **Screening** step and apply filters to sort candidates by their fitment label.

> [!NOTE]
>
> **Important Notes**
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> * The **5 MB file size limit** applies to each resume.
> * Supported file formats are **PDF (.pdf)**, **DOC (.doc)**, and **DOCX (.docx).**
> * If fitment criteria is not configured before uploading, **no fitment score will be generated.**
> * Fitment criteria can be edited at any time from the **Configure Fitment** option in the workflow.


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