Vincere's Bulk Resume/CV Import feature allows you to seamlessly upload and parse hundreds of resumes at once, transforming them into new Candidate records automatically. This is a powerful time-saver for recruiters working with large volumes of resumes.
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⭕ How to Bulk Resume/CV Import
To start importing resumes in bulk, follow these simple steps:
Go to Settings, then click on Data Import.
On the left panel, select the Import Resume section.
Click on Start.
Drag and drop your resume files into the upload area.
Once uploaded, Vincere will automatically parse each resume into a Candidate record.
Please refer to the this video for visual guidance:
🗝️ Key Features
Upload up to 500 resumes/CVs at once.
For batches of over 100 files, a ZIP file is required.
Supported file formats include: ZIP, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, RTF, TXT, PDF.
Automatically creates Candidate records upon upload.
View the Import History for every action:
Parsed: Upload was successful.
Duplicate Found: Candidate already exists in Vincere.
Missing Email: Email is missing, requires manual processing.
⭕ Quick Problem Solving for Importing Resumes/CVs
Common Issues and Fixes
Permissions Issue
Check if your user account has Data Import permissions.
If not, contact your System Administrator to request access.
Retry the import after permissions are updated.
File Upload Problems
Try uploading the file in Incognito Mode to rule out browser issues.
If the upload works in Incognito, clear your browser cache in your regular window.
👉 Click here to learn how to clear your cache.Re-save the file: Open the original document, save it again, and retry the upload.
Ensure file is in a supported format (ZIP, DOC, DOCX, etc.).
Confirm you're using the latest browser version (Google Chrome preferred).
Still not working?
If the issue persists even in Incognito mode, contact the Vincere Support Team for further assistance.
💡 Best Practices
Always ZIP your resume files when uploading more than 100 documents.
Use consistent, clean formatting in resumes to improve parsing accuracy.
Include an email address in every resume to avoid manual processing.
Use a stable internet connection to minimize upload errors.
Regularly update your browser for the best performance with Vincere.
Limit your upload batch to 500 resumes per session to stay within system limits.
🤔 FAQs
Q1: What happens if a resume doesn’t contain an email address?
Answer: Vincere cannot determine if the candidate is a duplicate, so manual review is required.
Q2: Can I upload more than 500 resumes in one go?
Answer: No, the maximum limit is 500 resumes per batch.
Q3: Why do I need to use a ZIP file for 100+ resumes?
Answer: The ZIP format ensures a smoother upload and reduces the risk of upload failure due to browser limitations.
Q4: What if a resume is already in the system?
Answer: It will be marked as “Duplicate Found” and not re-imported.
Q5: What browser works best with Vincere’s import feature?
Answer: Vincere is optimized for Google Chrome but also works with Microsoft Edge.
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