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AI-powered candidate shortlisting automation for ERPNext

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by Amjid Ali ✓ · 6,034 views · created 2025-01-20 · HR, AI Summarization

Needs changes. This template uses 1 thing(s) that n8n 3.0 removes: AI Agent v1 (old agent modes). 1 breaking item(s) found. Static check, last run 2026-10-19.

What this workflow does

This AI workflow has 23 nodes and runs when an HTTP POST request hits its webhook URL. Along the way it connects ERPNext, Google Gemini Chat Model, Microsoft Outlook and WhatsApp Business Cloud.

How it runs

Trigger: When an HTTP POST request hits its webhook URL.

  1. Code: runs custom JavaScript code
  2. ApplicantData (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 1 field: body
  3. Resume Link Provided (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  4. Applied Against Job (If): checks a condition and branches into true / false
  5. ERPNext: update
  6. Reume Attachment Link (Edit Fields (Set)): sets 1 field: body.resume_attachment
  7. ERPNext: update
  8. File Type (Switch): routes items into 3 branches
  9. Download PDF Resume (HTTP Request): calls an HTTP API
  10. PDF to Text (Extract from File): extracts data from a file (pdf)

…plus 11 more steps. See the full node list below.

Services it uses

ERPNextGoogle Gemini Chat ModelMicrosoft OutlookWhatsApp Business Cloud

Before you upgrade to n8n 3.0

1 thing in this workflow is removed in n8n 3.0. Fix it before you upgrade:

  • AI Agent v1 (old agent modes) in Recruitment AI Agent (v1.7): replace with Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Rather not rewrite it? Many of these flows can be rebuilt in Make (free plan).

Removed in 3.0Replace with
AI Agent v1 (old agent modes)
Recruitment AI Agent (v1.7)
Latest AI Agent node (Tools Agent). For SQL Agent, use a Postgres or MySQL tool with a recent AI Agent.

Rarely used nodes in this template: n8n-nodes-base.erpNext

Nodes used (13)

From the author

Template Guide for Employee Shortlisting AI Agent Automation Overview This template automates the process of shortlisting job applicants using ERPNext, n8n, and AI-powered decision-making tools like Google Gemini and OpenAI. It reduces manual effort, ensures…

Excerpt from Amjid Ali's description on n8n.io.

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