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 (cover letters, CVs). Use when they mention job search, Bewerbung, cover letter, or applying for positions.	openviking_search openviking_recall openviking_read websearch webfetch sharelatex_* Read Write Bash

Job Application Skill

Find matching positions and create tailored applications in ShareLaTeX.

Reference Project

The existing CV template is at ShareLaTeX project 6a873cad300b2c1747bdf4c4. Use it as base for all new applications.

Process

1. Read User Profile

Search OpenViking for the user's professional 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 for Jobs

Use websearch to find relevant positions. Target job boards matching the user's field (Arbeitsagentur, LinkedIn, StepStone, etc.).

3. Present Candidates

Show a prioritized table of 3-4 best matches:

#	Role	Company	Location	Why it fits
1	...	...	...	...

Wait for user to select which ones to pursue.

4. Create ShareLaTeX Projects

For each selected job:

1. sharelatex_create_project with name "Bewerbung – {Company} – {Role}"
2. Copy all files from template project 6a873cad300b2c1747bdf4c4:
   • resume.tex, _header.tex, TLCresume.sty, variables.tex
   • All files under sections/
3. Update variables.tex with company-specific values (\Company, \Position, \Subject, \Salutation)
4. Rewrite cover-letter.tex with a tailored letter

5. Cover Letter Rules

• Language: German (formal, DIN 5008)
• Length: one page max
• Structure: greeting → role reference → 2-3 matching qualifications with concrete examples → closing
• Tone: professional but personal
• Reference specific projects and skills from OpenViking profile

6. Compile & Verify

After writing all files:

1. sharelatex_compile to check for errors
2. Fix any issues
3. Return project links to user

Output

Present a summary table:

Role	Project	Status
...	link	Created