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Using the iSmart Profile Scanner (Chrome Extension)

The iSmart Profile Scanner is a powerful Chrome extension by iSmartRecruit that allows you to seamlessly import profiles from popular professional platforms like LinkedIn and Xing into your iSmartRecruit system. Whether it's a Candidate, Client, or Lead, the extension helps you save time by automatically parsing and importing relevant details—including language proficiency—directly from the profile.

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Written by Disha

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Where You Can Get It

You can install the extension directly from the Chrome Web Store using the link: Download iSmart Profile Scanner

  • Click Add to Chrome to install the extension.


  • Once installed, pin it to your Chrome toolbar for easy access (found at the top-right corner of your browser).


Step 2: Platforms Supported

The extension works on the following platforms:

  • LinkedIn

  • Xing

    Note: The extension icon will turn blue when a profile from one of the supported platforms is open and ready to be scanned.

Step 3: Log in to Your iSmartRecruit Account

  • Visit any supported platform (e.g. LinkedIn) and open a candidate’s profile.

  • When the profile is detected, the iSmart Profile Scanner icon will turn blue.

  • Click the icon and log in using your iSmartRecruit credentials.


    Note:     This is a one-time login. You won’t need to log in again unless you clear your browser cookies or change devices.

Step 4: Import the Profile

  • Click the blue extension icon again.

  • Choose whether the profile should be imported as a Candidate, Client, or Lead.


  • Review the extracted details, then click Save.
    If the profile already exists in your system, the extension will alert you. You’ll have the option to update the existing profile instead of creating a duplicate.


Step 5: View Imported Profiles in iSmartRecruit

To view the profiles:

  • Go to the appropriate module (Candidates, Clients, or Leads) from the left-hand side menu.

  • The newly imported profiles will appear at the top of the list.

What Data Is Imported?

The scanner imports all publicly available information from the profile, including:

  • Name

  • Current role and company

  • Education and experience

  • Skills

  • Language proficiency (parsed from the profile)

  • Contact information (if available)

    Important: For LinkedIn,If you are connected (1st-degree connection) with the profile, their email and mobile number will be scraped. If not connected, this contact information will not be imported as per LinkedIn’s data privacy policies.

Need Help?

If you face issues using the extension or have questions about importing profiles, contact our support team at [email protected].