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Outlook 365 Extension

Recruiters often receive multiple CVs or resumes via email. Downloading and uploading each file manually can be time-consuming. With the Outlook 365 Extension from iSmartRecruit, you can directly import resumes from your Outlook mailbox into the system—no downloads required. This guide walks you through installing the extension and using it to import resumes seamlessly.

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Written by Shruti Patel

Updated over a years ago

Step 1: Download the Outlook 365 Extension

Download the plugin file from the link below:
Download Outlook 365 Plugin

Once downloaded:

  1. Right-click the ZIP file.

  2. Select Extract Files to create a folder.


Step 2: Install the Plugin in Outlook Web

  1. Open your browser and go to: https://aka.ms/olksideload
    This opens Outlook on the web and loads the Add-ins for Outlook dialog. Then follow the below steps.

    OR

  2. Log in to your Outlook account.

  3. Open any email that contains a resume attachment.

  4. Click the three-dot menu on the email and select Get Add-ins.


  5. In the Add-ins panel, scroll to My Add-ins and click Add a Custom Add-In.


  6. Select Add from File.


  7. Choose the extracted file named Outlook 365 app plugin.xml.

  8. Click Install to complete the setup.


Step 3: Use the Outlook Plugin to Import Resumes

  1. Open any email that includes a resume.

  2. Click on the three-dot menu and select iSmartRecruit.




  3. On the first use, click Login and enter your iSmartRecruit credentials.
    (This is a one-time setup step.)


  4. Click the Import Resume button.
    The resume will be directly imported into iSmartRecruit.


  5. Go to the Candidate Module in iSmartRecruit to view the imported resume.
    The source will be shown as Outlook Add-in.


Important Note

If you see an error stating "Need admin approval", you’ll need assistance from your organisation’s administrator.
The admin should approve the plugin and select “Approve on behalf of your organisation” during the approval process.

 

New Enhancement: Candidate Work Experience

We’ve enhanced the Outlook Plugin import functionality!

Now, when you import a profile using the Outlook Plugin, the candidate’s work experience is automatically parsed and added along with the profile.

Check out the full guide for Work Experience Functionality: Manage Candidate Work Experience

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