--- title: "Hireability" type: "AI Tool" url: "https://aidemos.com/tools/hireability" description: "HireAbility Review: Resume Parsing API for Structured Data Extraction Tested (2026)" category: "image-generator" authors: - "Rugved" published: "2026-05-25T06:06:59.637Z" updated: "2026-05-26T08:45:16.214Z" --- # Hireability HireAbility Review: Resume Parsing API for Structured Data Extraction Tested (2026) `Tested Hands-On` · `HireAbility` · `HireAbility Review` > **Our take** > > Hireability (ALEX) is a professional-grade resume parsing API that returns structured JSON with per-field confidence ratings, Indian phone and address format support, and dedicated fields for hobbies, certifications, and LinkedIn. We tested it across three input types: a clean single-column PDF, a two-column resume with a sidebar layout, and a messy unformatted resume with inconsistent section headers. One input it handles nearly flawlessly. One it handles better than expected. One it fails on entirely — and the failure mode is not a missed field, it is a full document misclassification. Read through each feature test to see exactly where it holds and where it breaks. ## Demo Recording [Video: Hireability demo recording (download MP4)](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/HireAbility%20tool%20demo.mp4) [▶️ Watch (streaming)](https://stream.futuresmart.ai/embed/674811fe-a452-489f-897d-99b63f859759) ## Feature-by-Feature Breakdown ### Clean Single-Column Resume — 7/10 **Verdict:** Extracts almost all fields correctly on clean input — name split is the only notable artifact We uploaded a standard single-column PDF resume with clean formatting and clearly defined sections. The question was whether field extraction goes beyond the basics — and whether the name field, which appears straightforward on the resume, comes back the way you would expect. Check the JSON output closely, particularly the GivenName and FamilyName fields, and then look at what the competency entries actually contain for each extracted skill. **Input:** Clean Single-Column Resume [Pdf: Clean Single-Column Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/hireability%20input.1.pdf) **Output:** Hireability JSON Output — Clean Resume [Pdf: Hireability JSON Output — Clean Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/Hireability%20output%201%20(1).txt) **Bottom line:** Clean resumes are where parsers are supposed to be flawless — and Hireability mostly is. But there is something in the name field that will catch you off guard when you see it, and once you find it the cause becomes clear from the raw TextResume field. There is also something in the skill competency output worth paying attention to — Hireability extracted 29 skills, but what it assigned to every single one of them is identical. ### Multi-Column Resume Parsing — Two Column PDF **Verdict:** Full document misclassification — parser returned a Job Order structure instead of a Resume, all key fields empty We uploaded a two-column resume where personal details and contact information sit in the left column and experience, education, and certifications sit on the right. The question was whether the parser reads both columns correctly or treats the document as something else entirely. Open the JSON output and find the document type field first — then look for the candidate's name, email, and phone number. **Input:** Multi-Column Resume [Pdf: Multi-Column Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/hireability%20input.2.pdf) **Output:** Hireability JSON Output — Multi-Column Resume [Pdf: Hireability JSON Output — Multi-Column Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/Hireability%20output2%20(1).txt) **Bottom line:** This is where Hireability's most critical failure occurs — and it is not a missed field. The parser misclassified the entire document as a Job Order instead of a Resume. Once you see the output structure, you will understand immediately why name, email, phone, work history, education, and certifications all came back empty. The raw TextResume shows the PDF was read correctly — the breakdown is entirely in document classification. ### Messy Resume Parsing — No Section Headers — 7/10 **Verdict:** Strong recovery on messy input — certifications block and second work experience entry had notable errors We uploaded a resume with no clear section headers, inconsistent formatting throughout, and a skills list buried inside running text. The question was how much structured data Hireability could recover when the input gives it almost nothing to work with. Check the second work experience entry in the JSON output — specifically the employer name field — and compare it against what the resume actually shows. Then find the certifications block and see how many distinct entries came back. **Input:** Messy Unformatted Resume [Pdf: Messy Unformatted Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/hireability.input3.pdf) **Output:** Hireability JSON Output — Messy Resume [Pdf: Hireability JSON Output — Messy Resume](https://d3epheqghktydj.cloudfront.net/Hireability%20output%203%20(1).txt) **Bottom line:** This is the input that breaks most parsers — and Hireability recovers more than expected. Name, contact details, location, objective, education, first work experience, 15 skills, and hobbies all came back correctly. But there is one field in the second work experience entry carrying a value that looks reasonable until you check the input and see exactly where the parser went wrong. And the certifications block is worth opening carefully — what came back is not what was in the resume, and the reason why is visible in the formatting. ## Pricing & Access | Plan | Price | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | Free (tested) | $0 | Limited parses available on signup. No credit card required to start. Sufficient for initial testing and evaluation. | | Paid / Enterprise (tested) | Custom | Higher volume parses for production use. Includes full API access and configurable field schemas for ATS and HR platform integrations. Contact Hireability for team and enterprise pricing. | *Pricing as of May 2026. Free trial available on signup with limited parses. Paid and enterprise plans require contacting Hireability directly. We re-check pricing quarterly.* ## Is This Right For You? A side-by-side guide based on our hands-on testing. **✓ Use This If** - Your resume inputs are single-column or standardized format - You need Indian phone and address format support out of the box - Per-field confidence ratings matter for your downstream processing - You are building an ATS or recruitment pipeline that needs API-ready output **✕ Skip This If** - Your pipeline receives multi-column or two-column resume templates — this is a hard failure point - Accurate competency level assignment matters for candidate ranking use cases - You need skill categorization preserved in the output structure - You need reliable certification extraction from non-standard resume layouts ## Use Case Track Record Plans as of May 2026. Tested on access provided directly by the Hireability team | Rank | Use Case | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | | #6 | Parse resumes into structured data using an API | Performed well on clean single-column resumes. Fails critically on multi-column layouts — misclassifies as Job Order. | ## Classification - **Category:** image-generator - **Subcategory:** text-to-image - **Type:** text - **Built for:** Founders, Marketing ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Does Hireability handle multi-column resume layouts?** No. In our test, a two-column resume was misclassified as a Job Order, causing all personal fields, work history, education, and certifications to return empty. See the Feature 2 output to verify exactly how the misclassification appears in the JSON structure. **Q: Does Hireability support Indian phone numbers and addresses?** Yes. The +91 country code was extracted correctly on both clean and messy resume inputs. City, state, and country code were all parsed accurately for Indian address formats. **Q: Does Hireability assign skill proficiency levels?** It returns a competency level field for each extracted skill, but in our testing every skill was assigned the same level regardless of what the resume actually stated. The field exists — the values are not reliable. **Q: What export format does Hireability return?** Fully structured JSON with per-field confidence ratings. 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