oyi77 When NOT to Use
- Task is outside your authorization scope
- You need to implement controls (use implementing-* skills)
- Task is about analysis, not action (use analyzing-* skills)
- You don't have access to target systems
- Task requires compliance expertise (consult professionals)
- Task is about defense, not offense (use defensive skills)
Overview
Career Ops: a local AI-powered job search system for AI coding CLIs. 15 commands covering the full job search pipeline from evaluation through offer negotiation. Generates ATS-optimized CVs, scans job portals, tracks applications, and prepares interview responses.
Source: santifer/career-ops
Capabilities
- Evaluate job fit across 6 dimensions
- Generate ATS-optimized CVs tailored to specific roles
- Scan job portals for new opportunities
- Track applications through pipeline stages
- Prepare STAR+R interview responses
- Run full application pipelines end-to-end
When to Use
Trigger phrases:
"career ops"
"Starting a job search and need strategy"
"Optimizing CV for ATS systems"
"Preparing for behavioral or technical interviews"
Starting a job search and need strategy
Optimizing CV for ATS systems
Preparing for behavioral or technical interviews
Tracking multiple job applications
Researching compensation for a role
Scanning for new job postings
Commands
| Command | Purpose |
|---|---|
evaluate |
Assess fit for a specific role across 6 dimensions |
scan |
Scan job portals for new opportunities |
pdf |
Generate ATS-optimized CV as PDF |
batch |
Process multiple job applications |
tracker |
Manage application pipeline tracker |
apply |
Submit tailored application for a role |
pipeline |
Run full search pipeline end-to-end |
contacto |
Find and manage recruiter contacts |
deep |
Deep research on a company or role |
training |
Practice interview questions and scenarios |
project |
Build portfolio project for target role |
dashboard |
View job search analytics and status |
6 Evaluation Dimensions
| Dimension | What It Assesses |
|---|---|
| Role Summary | Key responsibilities, team structure, growth path |
| CV Match | Skills alignment, experience gaps, keyword coverage |
| Level Strategy | Seniority positioning, title negotiation |
| Comp Research | Salary range, equity, benefits benchmarking |
| Personalization | Company-specific tailoring for cover letter/CV |
| Interview Prep | STAR+R responses for likely questions |
Interview Prep: STAR+R Method
Situation → Task → Action → Result → Reflection
Generates structured responses for behavioral questions with:
- Concrete metrics and outcomes
- Lessons learned (Reflection)
- Role-specific question bank
Usage
User: "Evaluate this job posting for me"
Agent: Runs evaluate command, returns 6-dimension analysis with score
User: "Optimize my CV for this SWE role"
Agent: Runs pdf command with role-specific keyword injection for ATS pass
User: "Where am I in my job search?"
Agent: Runs dashboard, shows application pipeline status and next actions
How to Use
- Invoke the skill when relevant domain keywords appear in the request
- Provide required inputs as specified in the skill definition
- Review the output for correctness before delivering to the user
- Combine with related skills for complex multi-step workflows
Verification
After completing this skill, confirm:
- Output meets the defined quality and completeness requirements
- All prerequisites are verified and documented
- Error handling covers edge cases
- Results are accurate and actionable
Process
- Analyze the task requirements
- Apply domain expertise
- Verify output quality
Anti-Rationalization Table
| Rationalization | Reality |
|---|---|
| "I am too busy to organize" | Disorganization costs more time than organizing. Invest upfront. |
| "Multitasking is productive" | Context switching costs 25 minutes per switch. Focus on one thing. |
| "I will remember this" | You will not. Write it down. Externalize your memory. |