FAQ
API Usage FAQ
Common questions about using our API
This FAQ covers common questions about integrating with and using the Resume Parser API. Find answers about authentication, rate limits, error handling, and optimization.
AuthenticationRate LimitsError HandlingSDKs
Questions & Answers
Use Bearer token authentication. Include your API key in the header: `authorization: Bearer <api-key>`. Contact us to get your API key.
30 requests per minute. Custom limits available for enterprise. Contact us if you need higher limits.
Maximum file size is 1MB. Most resumes are well under this limit.
POST /v1/parse for backend services (uses API key), POST /v1/upload for browser uploads (uses client ID), and GET /v1/upload-results to retrieve parsed data.
The API returns JSON with: firstName, lastName, emailAddress, phoneNumber, location, linkedInLink, otherLinks, workExperiences, educations, fluentLanguages, and languages.
Contact us to get your API credentials and start integrating.
Yes, we provide code examples for Python and JavaScript. See our API documentation page.
Processing times vary by document complexity: approximately 8s for 1 page, 15s for 2-3 pages, 25s for 4-5 pages.
Related Topics
FAQ
Resume Parsing FAQ
Frequently asked questions about resume parsing. Learn how resume parsers work, accuracy expectations, and best practices.
Integrations
Python Resume Parser
Parse resumes in Python with the API. Simple integration with the requests library.
Integrations
JavaScript Resume Parser
Parse resumes in JavaScript and Node.js with the API.
Features
Skill Extraction API
Extract technical and soft skills from resumes. Normalized skill taxonomy for consistent matching.