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Compare by andrew-shwetzer — Agent Skill

Name: Compare
Author: andrew-shwetzer

Compare

Compare multiple job opportunities side by side. See scores, compensation, pros/cons, and a recommendation. Use when someone says 'compare my options', 'which job should I take', 'rank my opportunities', or 'compare these roles'.

File contents

Compare Opportunities

Side-by-side comparison of evaluated job opportunities.

Step 0: Load Evaluations

Read all files in data/evaluations/. Parse the scores, archetype, company, role, location, and compensation from each.

Step 1: Select Opportunities

If user specified companies/roles: match to evaluations (fuzzy OK)
If "compare my top options" or no argument: select top 3-5 by score with non-terminal status (Evaluated, Resume Ready, Applied, Interview)
If fewer than 2 evaluations exist:

"You need at least 2 evaluated jobs to compare. Evaluate more postings first by pasting a JD."

Step 2: Comparison Table

## Opportunity Comparison

| Dimension | {Company A: Role} | {Company B: Role} | {Company C: Role} |
|---|---|---|---|
| **Score** | {X.X}/5.0 | {X.X}/5.0 | {X.X}/5.0 |
| **Archetype** | {type} | {type} | {type} |
| **Seniority** | {level} | {level} | {level} |
| **Location** | {loc} | {loc} | {loc} |
| **Compensation** | {range or "Not disclosed"} | {range} | {range} |
| **Strongest match** | {top requirement match} | ... | ... |
| **Biggest gap** | {main risk} | ... | ... |
| **Status** | {current status} | ... | ... |

Step 3: Pros and Cons

For each opportunity, list 3 specific pros and 2 specific cons. These must reference actual evaluation data, not generic statements.

### {Company A} - {Role}
**Pros:**
- {specific strength from Block B match}
- {compensation/location advantage}
- {career trajectory fit}

**Cons:**
- {specific gap or risk}
- {concern from evaluation}

Step 4: Recommendation

## My Recommendation

**Best overall match:** {Company - Role} ({score}/5.0)
{2-3 sentences: why this one stands out, what makes it the strongest fit}

**Best growth opportunity:** {Company - Role}
{1-2 sentences: highest upside if you can close the gaps}

**Safest option:** {Company - Role}
{1-2 sentences: most likely to result in an offer}

If scores are very close (within 0.3), say so:

"These are genuinely close. The tiebreaker is which company and role excites you most. Numbers can't measure that."

Step 5: Next Steps

"Want me to:

Tailor a resume for your top pick? Say 'tailor my resume for {company}'

Research any of these companies deeper? Say 'research {company}'

Evaluate more options? Paste another job posting"

---name: comparedescription: Compare multiple job opportunities side by side. See scores, compensation, pros/cons, and a recommendation. Use when someone says 'compare my options', 'which job should I take', 'rank my opportunities', or 'compare these roles'.---# Compare OpportunitiesSide-by-side comparison of evaluated job opportunities.## Step 0: Load EvaluationsRead all files in `data/evaluations/`. Parse the scores, archetype, company,role, location, and compensation from each.## Step 1: Select Opportunities- If user specified companies/roles: match to evaluations (fuzzy OK)- If "compare my top options" or no argument: select top 3-5 by score with non-terminal status (Evaluated, Resume Ready, Applied, Interview)- If fewer than 2 evaluations exist: > "You need at least 2 evaluated jobs to compare. Evaluate more > postings first by pasting a JD."## Step 2: Comparison Table```## Opportunity Comparison| Dimension | {Company A: Role} | {Company B: Role} | {Company C: Role} ||---|---|---|---|| **Score** | {X.X}/5.0 | {X.X}/5.0 | {X.X}/5.0 || **Archetype** | {type} | {type} | {type} || **Seniority** | {level} | {level} | {level} || **Location** | {loc} | {loc} | {loc} || **Compensation** | {range or "Not disclosed"} | {range} | {range} || **Strongest match** | {top requirement match} | ... | ... || **Biggest gap** | {main risk} | ... | ... || **Status** | {current status} | ... | ... |```## Step 3: Pros and ConsFor each opportunity, list 3 specific pros and 2 specific cons.These must reference actual evaluation data, not generic statements.```### {Company A} - {Role}**Pros:**- {specific strength from Block B match}- {compensation/location advantage}- {career trajectory fit}**Cons:**- {specific gap or risk}- {concern from evaluation}```## Step 4: Recommendation```## My Recommendation**Best overall match:** {Company - Role} ({score}/5.0){2-3 sentences: why this one stands out, what makes it the strongest fit}**Best growth opportunity:** {Company - Role}{1-2 sentences: highest upside if you can close the gaps}**Safest option:** {Company - Role}{1-2 sentences: most likely to result in an offer}```If scores are very close (within 0.3), say so:> "These are genuinely close. The tiebreaker is which company and role> excites you most. Numbers can't measure that."## Step 5: Next Steps> "Want me to:> - **Tailor a resume** for your top pick? Say 'tailor my resume for {company}'> - **Research** any of these companies deeper? Say 'research {company}'> - **Evaluate more** options? Paste another job posting"

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