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

name	description	allowed-tools
job-application	Activate when the user wants to find jobs and create tailored applications. Use for Bewerbung, job search, cover letter, application, Stellenuche.	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