How to use Resume Parsing API with JavaScript in 5 minutes?
Tags: resumeparsing, javascript, ai, api
Published: 2023-01-11 09:16:18

_In this tutorial, you will learn how to use Eden AI Resume Parsing API in 5 minutes using JavaScript. Eden AI provides an easy and developer-friendly API that allows you to extract structured informations from resumes._

## **What is Resume Parsing?**

Resume parsing is a process that uses [OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology](https://www.edenai.co/post/top-10-ocr-resume-parser-api?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript)to automatically extract information from resumes and organize it into a structured format, such as a spreadsheet or custom software program. This technique is often used in the pre-qualification stage of hiring to efficiently identify top candidates. By analyzing and extracting data from resumes, parsing allows for more efficient and accurate organization of job applicant information.

If you want to learn more about what Resume Parsing can offer, check out our [Top 10 Resume Parser APIs](https://www.edenai.co/post/top-10-ocr-resume-parser-api?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript).

## **Getting Started with Resume Parsing API**

The first step is to set Axios, a promise-based HTTP client for the browser and Node.js, that will allow you to call Eden AI API.
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/5j40nr3h1lho05k2bgm4.png)
Next, you'll need to initialize the File System module in order to access local files on your computer.
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/px2fne2m5ky95fskpcpj.png)
Finally, you'll need to create your multipart/formdata parameters form:
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/0alideto8eavo8zqb59p.png)

## **How to use Resume Parsing API with JavaScript**

You are now ready to process documents into Eden AI Resume Parsing API. You can process Resume Parsing in many languages and access the list of languages supported in our documentation [here](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_resume_parser_create?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript).
### **1. Get your Resume Parsing API Key on Eden AI**

To perform Resume Parsing, you'll need to create an account on [Eden AI](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript) for free. Then, you'll be able to get your **API key** directly from the homepage with free credits offered by Eden AI.

![Eden AI platform - Get your API key](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qzc2mfv78w2rnqb2p1en.png)

**[Get your API key for FREE](https://app.edenai.run/user/register?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript)**

## **2. Let’s Extract Informations from your Resumes**

Now that you have initialized the required JavaScript modules and got your API key, you will be able to extract information from your resumes. With Eden AI, you can choose from a wide range of engines you want to use Resume Parsing. You can access Resume Parsing providers on our documentation [here](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_resume_parser_create?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript).

Here is the JavaScript code to add the formdata parameters values for your request:
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/qznegzt6jis2t5h6orz3.png)
As shown above, we called two different Resume Parsing engines. Once the parameters values are passed, you can configure your request:

![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/m9y9tnoh1f7fi175bfcq.png)

Then, you just need to launch the request and print the result:
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/8vhuhppn173r2opb7g6e.png)
Here is an example of a Resume Parsing response:
![Resume Parsing API with JavaScript](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/gq0bkb03e9uhl8r7rgj6.png)

## Benefits of using Resume Parsing API with Eden AI

Using Resume Parsing with Eden AI API is quick and easy.

![Multiple AIs in one API](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/lg1ijo9nbvoyuqf4wxpt.gif)

### Save time and cost

We offer a unified API for all providers: simple and standard to use, with a quick switch between providers and an access to the specificic features of each provider

### Easy to integrate

The JSON output format is the same for all suppliers thanks to Eden AI's standardisation work. The response elements are also standardised thanks to Eden AI's powerful matching algorithms.

### Customization

With Eden AI you have the possibility to integrate a third party platform: we can quickly develop connectors. To go further and customize your Resume Parsing request with specific parameters, check out our [documentation](https://docs.edenai.co/reference/ocr_resume_parser_create?referral=how-to-resume-parsing-javascript).

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