resume-generator

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---
name: resume-generator
description: Use when "tailoring resume", "job application", "CV customization", "ATS optimization", or asking about "resume writing", "career transition", "job description matching"
version: 1.0.0
---

<!-- Adapted from: awesome-claude-skills/tailored-resume-generator -->

# Tailored Resume Generator

Generate resumes tailored to specific job descriptions for maximum interview chances.

## When to Use

- Applying for specific job positions
- Customizing resume for different industries
- Career transitions needing skill reframing
- Optimizing for ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems)
- Creating multiple resume versions

## Workflow

1. **Analyze** - Extract job requirements and keywords
2. **Map** - Match experience to requirements
3. **Tailor** - Reorganize and emphasize relevant content
4. **Optimize** - Include ATS-friendly keywords
5. **Format** - Create professional layout

## Job Description Analysis

Extract and prioritize:

| Priority | Type |
|----------|------|
| P1 - Critical | Must-have qualifications, deal-breakers |
| P2 - Important | Strongly desired skills |
| P3 - Bonus | Nice-to-have attributes |

Look for:

- Required skills and tools
- Years of experience
- Education requirements
- Soft skills mentioned
- Company values and culture

## Resume Structure

### Professional Summary (3-4 lines)

- Years of experience in target role
- Top 3-4 required skills from job description
- Industry experience if relevant
- Unique value proposition

### Skills Section

- Group by category matching job requirements
- List required tools first
- Use exact terminology from job description

### Experience Section

**Format**: [Action Verb] + [What] + [How] + [Result/Impact]

- Quantify achievements with numbers
- Prioritize most relevant experience
- Use keywords naturally
- Action verbs: Led, Developed, Implemented, Optimized

## ATS Optimization

- Use standard section headings
- Incorporate exact keywords naturally
- Avoid tables, graphics, complex formatting
- Include both acronyms and full terms
- Standard fonts and bullet points

## Special Considerations

### Career Changers

- Use functional or hybrid format
- Emphasize transferable skills
- Create compelling narrative

### Recent Graduates

- Lead with education
- Include relevant coursework and projects
- Highlight leadership in organizations

### Technical Roles

- Prominent technical skills section
- Include GitHub/portfolio links
- Mention methodologies (Agile, etc.)

## Output Format

```markdown
# CANDIDATE NAME
Email | Phone | LinkedIn

## PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
[3-4 sentence summary aligned to job]

## TECHNICAL SKILLS
- **Category 1**: Skill 1, Skill 2, Skill 3
- **Category 2**: Tool 1, Tool 2, Tool 3

## PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

**Title** | Company | Dates
- Achievement with quantified result
- Relevant responsibility aligned to job
- Accomplishment using required skills

## EDUCATION

**Degree** | University | Year
```

## Best Practices

**Do:**

- Be truthful and accurate
- Quantify with specific metrics
- Tailor each resume to specific job
- Keep to 1 page (<10 years) or 2 pages (10+)

**Don't:**

- Fabricate experience
- Use first-person pronouns
- Include personal info (age, photo)
- List every job if 20+ year career