# Job Application Assistant

> Assists with job applications: evaluating job postings, tailoring CVs, writing cover letters, and preparing for interviews. Triggers on keywords like: job posting, job application, CV, cover letter, resume, interview prep, job fit, career, application, apply, ansøgning, stilling

- Skill: `peteedoo/job-application-assistant` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 8 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add peteedoo/job-application-assistant`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/peteedoo/job-application-assistant/raw
- Safety review: PASS (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: peteedoo (https://skillmd.com/u/peteedoo)
- Updated: 2026-08-19
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/peteedoo/job-application-assistant

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# Job Application Assistant

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## Workflow

When the user provides a job posting (URL or text), follow this workflow:

### Step 1: Research & Evaluate Fit
- Fetch the job posting content (use WebFetch for URLs)
- Analyze the posting for required competencies, keywords, and priorities
- Research the company (website, LinkedIn, mission, recent news)
- Score the posting against the candidate's profile using the framework in `04-job-evaluation.md`
- Present the evaluation table and verdict
- Suggest whether the candidate should call the employer before applying (see `04-job-evaluation.md` for guidance)
- Ask the user if they want to proceed with an application

### Step 2: Tailor CV
- Read the most relevant existing CV variant from `cv/` as a starting point
- Follow the guidelines in `05-cv-templates.md`
- Create `cv/main_<company>.tex` with tailored content
- Adjust: profile statement, skills section, experience bullet emphasis, section order

### Step 3: Write Cover Letter
- Follow the writing style rules in `03-writing-style.md` (critical: no em-dashes, no cliches)
- Follow the template structure in `06-cover-letter-templates.md`
- Create `cover_letters/cover_<company>_<role>.tex`
- Ensure the letter connects specific experience to the role requirements

### Step 4: Interview Preparation
- Follow the framework in `07-interview-prep.md`
- Prepare STAR-format answers for likely questions
- Identify role-specific talking points
- Draft questions the candidate should ask the interviewer

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## Reference Files

| File | Purpose |
|------|---------|
| `01-candidate-profile.md` | Education, experience, skills, publications, awards |
| `02-behavioral-profile.md` | Behavioral assessment, strengths, ideal environments |
| `03-writing-style.md` | Tone, structure, do's and don'ts |
| `04-job-evaluation.md` | Scoring framework for job fit |
| `05-cv-templates.md` | LaTeX CV structure and tailoring rules |
| `06-cover-letter-templates.md` | LaTeX cover letter structure and tailoring rules |
| `07-interview-prep.md` | STAR examples, tough questions, roleplay guidelines |

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## Quick Commands

The user may also ask for individual steps without the full workflow:
- "Evaluate this job posting" - Step 1 only
- "Write a CV for [company]" - Step 2 only
- "Write a cover letter for [role] at [company]" - Step 3 only
- "Help me prepare for an interview at [company]" - Step 4 only
- "What jobs should I look for?" - Career strategy discussion using profile + evaluation framework