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job-application

github.com/moizibnyousafProductivity1.2k222 installsUpdated 5w ago
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About job-application

A job-application writing skill for people tailoring cover letters to a role. It uses a resume, preferred examples, and tone preferences to shape concise, specific applications.

Key features

  1. 01Resume and examples as context
  2. 02Personalized tone preferences
  3. 03Role-specific cover letters
  4. 04Under-400-word default output

Use cases

  1. 01Tailor a letter to a pasted job description
  2. 02Highlight backend experience
  3. 03Shorten a draft to three paragraphs
  4. 04Adjust tone for startups or enterprises

Install

Copy the command and run it in a terminal.

$npx skills add https://github.com/moizibnyousaf/ai-agent-skills --skill job-application

After installing, type/job-applicationin Claude Code to confirm it loaded.

Details

From the project README

Job Application Assistant

Generate cover letters and job applications that sound like you, not a template.

Your CV/Resume

[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

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

  • LinkedIn: [your URL]
  • Portfolio: [your URL]
  • Specific industries you're targeting: [e.g., fintech, healthtech]
  • Role types: [e.g., senior backend, staff engineer]

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