Refine SKILL.md: DIN 5008 cover letter rules, do's/don'ts, template handling

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

@@ -1,6 +1,6 @@
 ---
 name: job-application
-description: Activate when the user wants to find jobs and create tailored applications (cover letters, CVs). Use when they mention job search, Bewerbung, cover letter, or applying for positions.
+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"
@@ -10,73 +10,103 @@ allowed-tools:
   - "sharelatex_*"
   - "Read"
   - "Write"
-  - "Bash"
 ---
 
 # Job Application Skill
 
-Find matching positions and create tailored applications in ShareLaTeX.
+Find matching positions and create tailored applications (Anschreiben + Lebenslauf) in ShareLaTeX.
 
 ## Reference Project
 
-The existing CV template is at ShareLaTeX project `6a873cad300b2c1747bdf4c4`. Use it as base for all new applications.
+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. Read User Profile
+### 1. Profile
 
-Search OpenViking for the user's professional data:
+Read user profile from OpenViking: skills, experience, projects, personal data.
-- Skills, technologies, expertise
-- Work experience and projects
-- Education, certifications
-- Personal data (name, address, contact)
 
-Use `openviking_search` with queries like "professional profile", "work experience", "skills".
+### 2. Search
 
-### 2. Search for Jobs
+Search for jobs via websearch. Use the user's query or infer from profile.
+Collect 8-10 candidates with: role, company, location, source URL.
 
-Use `websearch` to find relevant positions. Target job boards matching the user's field (Arbeitsagentur, LinkedIn, StepStone, etc.).
+### 3. Prioritize
 
-### 3. Present Candidates
+Present top 4 as table:
 
-Show a prioritized table of 3-4 best matches:
+| # | Role | Company | Location | Why |
+|---|------|---------|----------|-----|
 
-| # | Role | Company | Location | Why it fits |
+Wait for user selection before proceeding.
-|---|------|---------|----------|-------------|
-| 1 | ... | ... | ... | ... |
 
-Wait for user to select which ones to pursue.
+### 4. Create Projects
-
-### 4. Create ShareLaTeX Projects
 
 For each selected job:
 
-1. `sharelatex_create_project` with name "Bewerbung – {Company} – {Role}"
+1. Create ShareLaTeX project: "Bewerbung – {Company} – {Role}"
-2. Copy all files from template project `6a873cad300b2c1747bdf4c4`:
+2. Copy ALL files from template (resume.tex, sections/*, _header.tex, TLCresume.sty, variables.tex, cover-letter.tex, README.md)
-   - `resume.tex`, `_header.tex`, `TLCresume.sty`, `variables.tex`
+3. Rewrite `variables.tex` with job-specific values
-   - All files under `sections/`
+4. Rewrite `cover-letter.tex` with tailored Anschreiben
-3. Update `variables.tex` with company-specific values (`\Company`, `\Position`, `\Subject`, `\Salutation`)
+5. Do NOT modify any other files
-4. Rewrite `cover-letter.tex` with a tailored letter
 
-### 5. Cover Letter Rules
+### 5. Cover Letter Rules (DIN 5008)
 
-- Language: German (formal, DIN 5008)
+#### Format
-- Length: one page max
+- Language: German (unless job posting is English)
-- Structure: greeting → role reference → 2-3 matching qualifications with concrete examples → closing
+- Length: exactly one A4 page
-- Tone: professional but personal
+- Font: 12pt, matching the template (already set in LaTeX)
-- Reference specific projects and skills from OpenViking profile
+- Structure: DIN 5008 business letter format
 
-### 6. Compile & Verify
+#### 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,"
 
-After writing all files:
+#### Structure of cover-letter.tex
-1. `sharelatex_compile` to check for errors
+1. Sender block (already in template)
-2. Fix any issues
+2. Recipient block
-3. Return project links to user
+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
 
-Present a summary table:
-
 | Role | Project | Status |
 |------|---------|--------|
 | ... | link | Created |