原始内容
CV Writer Skill for Claude
A comprehensive Claude skill that transforms Claude into an expert CV/resume strategist with deep ATS optimization, job description analysis, and industry-specific formatting capabilities.
🎯 Features
- 🔍 Job Description Analysis: Chain-of-thought reasoning to extract keywords, requirements, and positioning strategies
- 🤖 ATS Optimization: Deep understanding of Applicant Tracking Systems with built-in compliance rules
- 📋 7 Industry Formats: Pre-built templates for tech, business, creative, academic, executive, career changers, and freelancers
- 📊 Achievement Quantification: Framework to translate responsibilities into measurable impact
- 🔄 Before/After Examples: Real transformations showing professional optimization
- ✅ Quality Assurance: Built-in checklist covering 40+ best practices
- 🎓 Educational: Learn CV best practices while creating your resume
📦 Installation
Option 1: Direct Installation (Recommended)
- Download the latest
cv-writer.skillfile from the Releases page - Open Claude.ai
- Go to Settings → Skills
- Click "Add Skill" or "Import Skill"
- Upload the
cv-writer.skillfile - The skill is now ready to use!
Option 2: Build from Source
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/adedayoagarau/cv-writer-skill.git
cd cv-writer-skill
# Package the skill (requires Python 3.7+)
python scripts/package_skill.py cv-writer ./dist
# Upload the generated cv-writer.skill file to Claude
🚀 Quick Start
Once installed, simply start a conversation with Claude:
"Help me create a CV for a Senior Product Manager role"
"Analyze this job description and optimize my CV for it"
"I need to update my resume - I'm transitioning from academia to data science"
The skill will automatically trigger and guide you through the CV creation process.
💡 What Makes This Skill Comprehensive
1. Job Description Analysis Framework
Six-step chain-of-thought process:
- Structural decomposition
- Multi-layer keyword extraction (hard skills, soft skills, domain language)
- Requirements prioritization (must-have vs. nice-to-have)
- Gap analysis
- Strategic positioning
- ATS keyword mapping
2. ATS Optimization Rules
Complete compliance guidelines covering:
- File format requirements
- Structural integrity
- Formatting constraints
- Contact information standards
- Keyword strategy (15-20% density)
- Parsing compatibility
3. Seven Industry-Specific Formats
Each format includes structure, key features, and best practices:
- Tech/Software Engineering - Technical skills prominent, project-focused
- Business/Marketing/Sales - Revenue-driven, leadership emphasis
- Creative/Design/Content - Portfolio-centric with visual flexibility
- Academic/Research - Publications, grants, teaching (3-5+ pages)
- Executive/C-Suite - Strategic leadership, board positions
- Career Changer/Transition - Transferable skills, reframing experience
- Consultant/Freelancer - Project-based, client engagement focus
4. Few-Shot Learning Examples
Four detailed scenarios with full reasoning:
- Software engineer → Senior backend role (fintech gap bridging)
- Marketing coordinator → Manager (experience gap addressing)
- Academic PhD → Industry data science (translation strategies)
- Employment gap handling (caregiving situation)
📖 Documentation
Core Concepts
Achievement-Oriented Writing Transform responsibilities into impact statements using the formula:
Action Verb + Task + Result/Impact
Example:
- ❌ Before: "Managed marketing campaigns"
- ✅ After: "Led demand generation strategy generating $8.4M in qualified pipeline, increasing MQL-to-SQL conversion from 2.3% to 4.1%"
ATS Keyword Strategy
- Extract exact phrases from job descriptions
- Use keywords in context (not just lists)
- Aim for 15-20% keyword density
- Include acronyms AND spelled-out versions
- Repeat critical keywords 2-3 times across sections
Quantification Framework When struggling to quantify achievements, ask:
- Scale: How many [customers/projects/team members]?
- Comparison: What changed before vs. after?
- Time: How much time saved or faster than expected?
- Impact: How did this affect revenue/costs/efficiency?
Usage Patterns
The skill follows a structured interaction workflow:
- Information Gathering - Role, experience level, existing materials
- Job Description Analysis - Detailed breakdown with fit assessment
- Content Development - Section-by-section optimization
- Format Selection - Based on field and career level
- Review & Refinement - QA checklist and final polish
🎨 Examples
Example 1: Tech CV Optimization
Before:
• Developed backend services for e-commerce platform
After:
• Architected microservices-based payment processing system handling 50M+ daily
transactions, integrating with Stripe and PayPal APIs using Python and Kafka
message queues for event-driven architecture, achieving 99.99% uptime and
<100ms p99 latency
Improvements:
- ✅ Specific technologies (Python, Kafka)
- ✅ Quantified scale (50M+ transactions)
- ✅ Performance metrics (99.99% uptime, <100ms latency)
- ✅ Business context (payment processing)
- ✅ ATS keywords naturally integrated
Example 2: Business CV Transformation
Before:
Marketing Manager | TechCorp | 2021-2024
- Managed marketing campaigns
- Worked on social media strategy
- Collaborated with sales team
After:
Marketing Manager | TechCorp | 2021-2024
Led demand generation strategy for $50M B2B SaaS platform
• Architected multi-channel demand generation program (paid search, content
marketing, webinars) generating $8.4M in qualified pipeline and contributing
to 45% YoY revenue growth
• Optimized marketing funnel from 2.3% to 4.1% MQL-to-SQL conversion through
improved lead scoring and targeted nurture campaigns in HubSpot
• Managed team of 2 specialists and $450K budget, achieving 3.2x ROI across
paid channels
🔧 Advanced Features
Red Flag Mitigation
The skill includes strategies for:
- Job hopping (multiple short stints)
- Employment gaps
- Career transitions
- Being overqualified
- Lack of formal education
Industry-Specific Terminology
Built-in libraries for domain language:
- Tech: Agile, CI/CD, microservices, API, DevOps
- Marketing: Demand gen, MQL/SQL, CAC, LTV, attribution
- Finance: P&L, EBITDA, IRR, FP&A, variance analysis
- Healthcare: EHR/EMR, HIPAA, patient outcomes, value-based care
- Education: Learning outcomes, pedagogy, scaffolding, assessment
Action Verb Library
60+ categorized action verbs:
- Leadership: Led, Directed, Spearheaded, Championed
- Strategy: Developed, Architected, Formulated, Pioneered
- Analysis: Analyzed, Evaluated, Diagnosed, Quantified
- Achievement: Delivered, Exceeded, Accomplished, Generated
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Here's how you can help:
- Report Issues: Found a bug or have a suggestion? Open an issue
- Submit PRs: Improvements to the skill, examples, or documentation
- Share Examples: Contribute before/after CV transformations
- Add Formats: Suggest new industry-specific formats
Development Setup
# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/adedayoagarau/cv-writer-skill.git
cd cv-writer-skill
# Make your changes to cv-writer/SKILL.md
# Validate the skill
python scripts/validate_skill.py cv-writer
# Package for testing
python scripts/package_skill.py cv-writer ./dist
Contribution Guidelines
- Follow the existing structure and formatting
- Keep additions concise and token-efficient
- Include examples for new concepts
- Test changes by using the skill in Claude
- Update documentation to reflect changes
📄 License
This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.
🙏 Acknowledgments
- Built for the Claude AI platform by Anthropic
- Inspired by best practices from career coaches, recruiters, and ATS experts
- Community contributions and feedback
📞 Support
- Issues: GitHub Issues
- Discussions: GitHub Discussions
- Email: adedayoagarau@gmail.com
🗺️ Roadmap
- Add cover letter writing capabilities
- Include LinkedIn profile optimization
- Expand to 15+ industry formats
- Add multilingual support
- Create interactive CV builder mode
- Add salary negotiation guidance
⭐ Show Your Support
If this skill helped you land interviews, please:
- Star this repository ⭐
- Share it with others
- Contribute improvements
- Leave feedback on what worked for you
📊 Stats
- Lines of Instructions: 2,500+
- Industry Formats: 7
- Example Scenarios: 4 detailed examples
- Best Practice Rules: 40+
- Action Verbs: 60+
Made with ❤️ for job seekers everywhere
Helping professionals craft compelling CVs that pass ATS systems and impress hiring managers.