Intelligent Resume Screening Using Machine
Learning
Abstract
Recruitment involves processing numerous resumes, making candidate selection both
time-consuming and resource-intensive. This paper proposes an intelligent resume screening
system that leverages machine learning and natural language processing to rank candidates based
on job requirements. The system extracts relevant skills, education, experience, and certifications
from resumes and compares them with predefined job descriptions. A similarity scoring algorithm
prioritizes the most suitable applicants while minimizing human bias. Experimental analysis
demonstrates improved screening efficiency and higher matching accuracy than traditional
keyword-based methods. The proposed framework assists recruiters in making faster, more
consistent, and data-driven hiring decisions.