job-application
Write tailored cover letters and job applications using your CV and preferred
Best use case
job-application is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Write tailored cover letters and job applications using your CV and preferred
Teams using job-application should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/job-application/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How job-application Compares
| Feature / Agent | job-application | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Write tailored cover letters and job applications using your CV and preferred
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Job Application Assistant Generate cover letters and job applications that sound like you, not a template. ## Your CV/Resume <!-- PASTE YOUR FULL CV BELOW --> ``` [Your name] [Your title/headline] EXPERIENCE - [Job 1] - [Job 2] SKILLS - [Skill 1] - [Skill 2] EDUCATION - [Degree, School, Year] [Add your full CV here] ``` ## Cover Letter Examples You Like <!-- PASTE 1-2 COVER LETTERS YOU'VE WRITTEN THAT WORKED WELL --> ### Example 1 ``` [Paste a cover letter you're proud of] ``` ### Example 2 (optional) ``` [Another example if you have one] ``` ## Your Voice & Preferences ### Tone - Professional but not stiff - Confident without bragging - Specific about achievements, not generic ### Things to Emphasize - [What makes you unique] - [Key achievements to highlight] - [Skills you want to lead with] ### Things to Avoid - Generic phrases like "I'm a hard worker" - Repeating the job description back - Being too formal or robotic ## How to Use 1. Paste the job description 2. Say: "Write a cover letter for this" Or be more specific: - "Write a cover letter emphasizing my backend experience" - "Make it shorter, 3 paragraphs max" - "Tailor this for a startup vs enterprise" ## Output Format When writing cover letters: - Keep it under 400 words unless asked otherwise - Lead with why you're interested in THIS role - Connect your experience to their specific needs - End with a clear call to action - Match the tone to the company (startup = casual, enterprise = formal) ## Additional Context <!-- ADD ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFO --> - LinkedIn: [your URL] - Portfolio: [your URL] - Specific industries you're targeting: [e.g., fintech, healthtech] - Role types: [e.g., senior backend, staff engineer] ## Scientific Skill Interleaving This skill connects to the K-Dense-AI/claude-scientific-skills ecosystem: ### Graph Theory - **networkx** [○] via bicomodule - Universal graph hub ### Bibliography References - `category-theory`: 139 citations in bib.duckdb ## Cat# Integration This skill maps to **Cat# = Comod(P)** as a bicomodule in the equipment structure: ``` Trit: 0 (ERGODIC) Home: Prof Poly Op: ⊗ Kan Role: Adj Color: #26D826 ``` ### GF(3) Naturality The skill participates in triads satisfying: ``` (-1) + (0) + (+1) ≡ 0 (mod 3) ``` This ensures compositional coherence in the Cat# equipment structure.
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