Code to upload a cv/resume

[chidi]

Hi there, i'm trying to do a simple recruitment website for someone and one of the requirements is that I allow a potential client to upload their cv online and then the cv would be sent to an email address. Can someone help me? how do i go about this?

Thanks
Chidi

[StupidScript]

What programming/scripting languages are you able to use? PHP? ASP? PERL?

[chidi]

A bit of PHP, I suppose now's a good time to start learning lots more!

[StupidScript]

I like PHP.

You'll want to check the PHP manual in the file_upload section. There are a couple of simple examples you can use straight away.

Things to keep in mind: Your form MUST use the "multipart/form-data" encoding, you MUST have a directory in which to store the uploads that is writeable by your web server user identity (apache, nobody, etc.), and you simply MUST take whatever security steps are suggested to protect your server ... unless you WANT to become the unwitting host of pirated copies of Windows Vista and any type of porn you can imagine ...

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Oop! You'll also want to check out the PHP maual section on the mail function. A note regarding attaching the file: You can grab the MIME-type of the uploaded document during the upload procedure ($_FILES['userfile']['type']) to use during mailing.
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[chidi]

Hey thanks James you've been a great help. Am off for now - my friend is getting married this week and we've got a whole lot of wedding preperations to get through!!