resume-pdf-to-json

A Node module that parses a LinkedIn Resume PDF and returns a JSON Object and/or outputs a JSON file.

LinkedIn Resume's are available on your profile under View Profile As ▼ Save to PDF

Installation

npm install linkedin-resume-pdf-to-json --save-dev

Usage

Return JSON

var resumePdfToJson = require('linkedin-resume-pdf-to-json');

var path = 'data/[FirstLast].pdf';

return resumePdfToJson(path)
    .then(function(data) {
        return {
            'resume': data,
        };
    });

Return JSON + Output JSON File

var resumePdfToJson = require('linkedin-resume-pdf-to-json');

var path = 'data/[FirstLast].pdf';
var output = 'data/outputname.json';

return resumePdfToJson(path, {'output': output})
    .then(function(data) {
        return {
            'resume': data,
        };
    });

Support

There are multiple sections of the LinkedIn PDF resume output, however, not all have been tested. The following sections have been accomodated for;

• Summary
• Experience
• Volunteer Experience
• Skills & Expertise
• Education
• [number] person has recommended [name]
• [number] people have recommended [name]

Support for additional sections may be added in the future.