APM-Packages/.apm/skills/job-application/SKILL.md

---
name: job-application
description: Activate when the user wants to find jobs and create tailored applications. Use for Bewerbung, job search, cover letter, application, Stellenuche.
allowed-tools:
  - "openviking_search"
  - "openviking_recall"
  - "openviking_read"
  - "websearch"
  - "webfetch"
  - "sharelatex_*"
  - "Read"
  - "Write"
---

# Job Application Skill

Find matching positions and create tailored applications (Anschreiben + Lebenslauf) in ShareLaTeX.

## Reference Project

Template: ShareLaTeX project `6a873cad300b2c1747bdf4c4`
All files from this project are copied verbatim into each new project.
Only two files are rewritten: `variables.tex` and `cover-letter.tex`.
All other files (resume.tex, sections/*, _header.tex, TLCresume.sty) stay UNCHANGED.

## Process

### 1. Profile

Read user profile from OpenViking: skills, experience, projects, personal data.

### 2. Search

Search for jobs via websearch. Use the user's query or infer from profile.
Collect 8-10 candidates with: role, company, location, source URL.

### 3. Prioritize

Present top 4 as table:

| # | Role | Company | Location | Why |
|---|------|---------|----------|-----|

Wait for user selection before proceeding.

### 4. Create Projects

For each selected job:

1. Create ShareLaTeX project: "Bewerbung – {Company} – {Role}"
2. Copy ALL files from template (resume.tex, sections/*, _header.tex, TLCresume.sty, variables.tex, cover-letter.tex, README.md)
3. Rewrite `variables.tex` with job-specific values
4. Rewrite `cover-letter.tex` with tailored Anschreiben
5. Do NOT modify any other files

### 5. Cover Letter Rules (DIN 5008)

#### Format
- Language: German (unless job posting is English)
- Length: exactly one A4 page
- Font: 12pt, matching the template (already set in LaTeX)
- Structure: DIN 5008 business letter format

#### Variables to set (in variables.tex)
- `\Company`: full company name (e.g. "R+V Allgemeine Versicherung AG")
- `\Position`: exact job title from posting
- `\RefNumber`: job reference number if available
- `\Subject`: "Bewerbung als {Position}" (bold in LaTeX)
- `\Salutation`: "Sehr geehrte/r Frau/Herr {Name}," if known, else "Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren,"

#### Structure of cover-letter.tex
1. Sender block (already in template)
2. Recipient block
3. Date (right-aligned)
4. Subject line (bold, no "Betreff:" prefix)
5. Salutation
6. Opening (3-5 sentences): state position, where found, one compelling reason why
7. Body (2 paragraphs, ~100 words each):
   - Paragraph 1: 2-3 matching qualifications with concrete examples from OpenViking profile
   - Paragraph 2: Why this company specifically (researched values, projects, mission)
8. Closing: availability for interview, "Mit freundlichen Grüßen"
9. Anlagen list

#### Do's
- Research company before writing (website, recent news, values)
- Reference specific company projects or values
- Use concrete examples with numbers/metrics
- Match language to job posting (German posting → German letter)
- Use keywords from job posting (ATS optimization)
- Keep sentences short and factual
- End with call to action (interview availability)

#### Don'ts
- Never start with "Hiermit bewerbe ich mich" (used by 90% of applicants)
- Never use "Mit großem Interesse habe ich Ihre Stellenanzeige gelesen"
- Don't repeat CV content verbatim
- Don't use generic phrases like "innovativ", "teamfähig", "motiviert"
- Don't include personal details (age, marital status)
- Don't exceed one page
- Don't use humor or informal language
- Don't copy-paste between applications (recipients notice)
- Don't make claims you can't back up with examples

### 6. Compile

Compile each project. Fix errors. Return project links.

## Output

| Role | Project | Status |
|------|---------|--------|
| ... | link | Created |