Job Posting Fit Analysis

Job Posting Fit Analysis

Workflow for analyzing specific job postings against a practitioner's capabilities and preparing applications.

Steps

1. Load the Resume

Resume lives at: teamresumes/cv/va_resume.md in workspace-hub.

PITFALL: va_resume.md has an unresolved git merge conflict (lines 1/230 contain <<<<<<< Updated upstream / ======= / >>>>>>> Stashed changes). Both versions exist in same file. Use the SECOND version (after =======) unless told otherwise. The va_resume_improved.md is an alternate cleaner version.

Also available:

• cv/va_resume.docx — Word format
• cv/va_resume.pdf — PDF format
• cv/va_bio.md — Professional bio

Extract from the resume:

• Years of experience, PE status
• Key employers (Chevron, BP, ExxonMobil, etc.)
• Tools (OrcaFlex, AQWA, ANSYS, Python, SQL)
• Standards (API, DNV, ASME, BS)
• Domain expertise (subsea, risers, pipelines, mooring, LNG, FEA)
• Location (Houston, TX)

2. Fetch Each Posting

For Rigzone URLs, use web_fetch on each posting URL directly:

https://www.rigzone.com/oil/jobs/postings/{id}_{title}/

Extract from each posting:

• Job Title, Company, Location
• Job Type (FT, Contract, Part-time)
• Job ID number
• Responsibilities
• Required Qualifications
• Preferred Qualifications
• Apply URL (Rigzone redirects to real career sites)
• Posting date
• Salary range (if shown)

3. Score Fit (1-10 Scale)

Score each posting against the practitioner's profile:

• Technical overlap: Does the role require the person's core discipline?
• Experience match: Does the reqd years of exp fit (not over/underqualified)?
• Tool/standard alignment: Do specific tools or standards mentioned match?
• Career trajectory: Does this advance or maintain the practitioner's position?
• Location fit: Is the location match or acceptable?
• Consulting angle: Could this be done as consulting rather than FTE?

4. Check if Still Live

Postings expire quickly. Before investing in application:

• Check the Apply URL on the actual career site
• Common patterns:
  • Chevron: careers.chevron.com/job/{job_id}
  • Occidental: www.oxy.com/careers (Workday-based)
  • Cheniere: careers.cheniere.com
  • Shell: careers.shell.com
  • Wood Group: woodplc.com/careers (redirects)
• Use curl to check HTTP status (200 = live, 404 = expired)

5. Create GitHub Issues for Each Target

gh issue create --repo vamseeachanta/workspace-hub \
  --title "[WRK] Apply to {company} — {job_title} (Fit: {X}/10)" \
  --label "cat:strategy,domain:gtm,cat:business" \
  --body '{structured analysis with tasks, deliverables, apply URL}'

6. Tailor Resumes (When Applying)

Create company-specific resume variants:

• teamresumes/cv/tailored/{company_short_name}.md
• Reorder experience to surface most relevant first
• Adjust executive summary to match posting keywords
• Highlight specific qualifications mentioned in posting
• Keep factual content the same — only reframe emphasis

7. Generate Cover Letters / Application Statements

For each live posting, create:

• docs/strategy/gtm/job-applications/{company}-{date}.md
• 2-3 paragraphs connecting experience to their specific requirements
• Include specific projects, metrics, and qualifications

Rigzone-Specific Findings

URL Pattern

https://www.rigzone.com/oil/jobs/postings/{posting_id}_{title_formatted}/

Postings are static pages (not JS-rendered), so curl or web_fetch works directly.

Posting Lifespan

• Rigzone postings typically expire 30-90 days after posting
• Jan-Feb 2026 postings were confirmed expired by April 2026
• Always verify on the real career site before proceeding

Apply URL Redirection

Rigzone "Apply Now" buttons redirect to the actual employer's career site. Common platforms:

• Workday (Oxy, many others)
• SAP SuccessFactors
• Custom career portals

Scanning Pipeline Integration

The existing scripts/gtm/job-market-scanner.py handles automated bulk scanning. This skill is for manual deep-dive analysis of specific postings the user found manually.

Pitfalls

Google Search Rate Limiting

Google blocks with CAPTCHA on automated searches. Use DuckDuckGo or direct URL fetching instead when verifying postings.

Career Site Navigation

Many enterprise career sites (Workday, SAP SF) use complex JS rendering. The curl/HTTP approach only works for checking if a specific URL returns 200/404. For browsing, use browser_navigate + browser_snapshot.

Resume Merge Conflict

Always check va_resume.md for merge conflict markers before using it for applications. Both versions contain nearly identical facts but different summary framing.

Expert Networks vs. Job Posts

When user asks about "paid ad-hoc work," expert networks (GLG, AlphaSights, Guidepoint) should be recommended BEFORE job applications. They offer:

• Zero application hassle (just sign up)
• $150-$1000/hr for 1-hour phone calls
• Non-exclusive — sign up for all 3
• Perfect match for deep domain expertise (PE, 23yr specialist)