Bullhorn's Native Resume Capabilities
Bullhorn is built for candidate management, job tracking, and placement workflows — not for resume formatting. What Bullhorn does natively:
- Resume storage: Stores uploaded resumes (Word, PDF) in the candidate record
- Resume parsing: Extracts candidate data (name, email, skills) from uploaded resumes to populate fields
- Resume viewing: Displays resumes within the Bullhorn interface
- Resume download: Allows downloading the original file for manual formatting
What Bullhorn does not do natively:
- Apply branded templates to resumes
- Standardize formatting across your team
- Remove candidate contact information for client submission
- Convert between file formats (PDF to Word or vice versa)
- Batch format multiple resumes
Option 1: Manual Formatting (The Common Approach)
Most Bullhorn users format resumes manually:
- Download the resume from Bullhorn
- Open your Word template
- Copy-paste candidate information into the template
- Fix formatting issues (fonts, spacing, alignment)
- Add agency branding (header, logo, contact info)
- Save as PDF
- Upload the formatted version back to Bullhorn or email to client
This process takes 30-60 minutes per resume and is the primary time drain for Bullhorn-using agencies. With 10+ resumes per day, it consumes a full recruiter's workday.
Option 2: Kyloe (Bullhorn-Native Add-On)
Kyloe is a Bullhorn-owned company that offers resume formatting as a native add-on within Bullhorn. It works directly inside the Bullhorn interface.
- Pros: Native Bullhorn integration (no context switching), built into your existing workflow, owned by Bullhorn (supported and maintained)
- Cons: Limited template customization compared to dedicated tools, formatting quality is template-dependent (not AI-powered), pricing is through Bullhorn's sales team (not transparent), features are more basic than standalone formatting tools
Kyloe is a reasonable choice for agencies that want basic formatting without leaving Bullhorn. For agencies that need advanced templates, AI-powered layout, or more customization, a third-party tool offers more.
Option 3: Third-Party Integration (Best Results)
Third-party tools like iReformat connect to Bullhorn via API, providing full-featured formatting with deep customization:
- Pull resumes from Bullhorn: Access candidate resumes directly from your Bullhorn records
- Apply branded templates: Use your fully customized templates with drag-and-drop editing
- AI-powered formatting: Intelligent layout decisions that maintain readability and structure
- Push back to Bullhorn: Formatted resumes are automatically saved back to the candidate record
- Bulk processing: Format multiple Bullhorn resumes in a single batch
Comparison: Your Bullhorn Formatting Options
Bullhorn Resume Formatting Options
| Feature | Manual (Word) | Kyloe | iReformat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time per resume | 30-60 min | 5-10 min | Under 60 sec |
| Template customization | Unlimited (but manual) | Limited | Full drag-and-drop |
| Formatting quality | Depends on recruiter | Template-based | AI-powered |
| Bullhorn integration | Download/upload manual | Native | API-connected |
| Blind CV / anonymization | Manual redaction | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk formatting | No | Limited | Yes |
| Brand consistency | Low (varies by recruiter) | Medium | High (100%) |
| Setup time | None | Bullhorn add-on | Minutes |
Setting Up Bullhorn Integration
Connecting a formatting tool to Bullhorn typically involves:
- API credentials: Get your Bullhorn API key from Settings → API Credentials
- Authorization: Authorize the formatting tool to access your Bullhorn data
- Template mapping: Map your formatting templates to Bullhorn workflows
- Test: Format one resume through the integration to verify everything works
- Deploy: Roll out to your team with a quick training session
Pro tip: Set up a custom tab or button in Bullhorn that triggers formatting directly from the candidate record. This eliminates context switching and makes formatting a one-click action for your recruiters.