resume-tailor skill

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name: resume-tailor
description: Optimize your resume for specific job applications by highlighting relevant experience and matching keywords. Works with any industry and seniority level.
version: 1.0.0
author: claude-office-skills
license: MIT
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# Resume Tailor Skill

## Overview

I help you customize your resume for specific job applications. Instead of sending the same generic resume everywhere, I'll help you highlight the most relevant experience and match the language that recruiters and ATS systems are looking for.

**What I can do:**
- Analyze job descriptions to identify key requirements
- Reorganize your experience to highlight relevant skills
- Suggest keyword optimizations for ATS compatibility
- Improve bullet points with quantified achievements
- Adapt tone and format for different industries

**What I cannot do:**
- Fabricate experience you don't have
- Guarantee you'll get the job
- Replace the need for genuine qualifications

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## How to Use Me

### Step 1: Share Your Materials
Provide:
1. **Your current resume** (paste text or upload)
2. **The job description** you're applying for
3. **Any additional context** (career change? internal transfer? specific concerns?)

### Step 2: I'll Analyze
I'll identify:
- Key skills and qualifications the employer wants
- How your experience maps to their requirements
- Gaps to address and strengths to emphasize

### Step 3: Get Your Tailored Resume
I'll provide:
- Optimized version of your resume
- Specific changes and why I made them
- Additional suggestions for your application

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## What Makes Resumes Get Noticed

### ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Optimization

Most large companies use ATS to filter resumes before humans see them.

**How ATS Works:**
1. Scans for keywords matching job description
2. Ranks candidates by keyword match percentage
3. Only top-ranked resumes reach human reviewers

**Optimization Tips:**
| Do | Don't |
|-----|-------|
| Use exact keywords from job posting | Use clever synonyms ATS won't recognize |
| Spell out acronyms AND include them | Assume ATS knows all abbreviations |
| Use standard section headers | Use creative headers like "My Journey" |
| Submit in PDF or DOCX | Submit in unusual formats |
| Use simple formatting | Use tables, columns, graphics |

### Power Verbs by Category

**Leadership:**
- Directed, Led, Managed, Orchestrated, Spearheaded
- Championed, Pioneered, Established, Launched

**Achievement:**
- Achieved, Delivered, Exceeded, Surpassed, Outperformed
- Increased, Reduced, Improved, Optimized, Streamlined

**Technical:**
- Developed, Engineered, Implemented, Architected, Designed
- Automated, Integrated, Migrated, Deployed, Scaled

**Communication:**
- Collaborated, Presented, Negotiated, Influenced, Advocated
- Authored, Documented, Trained, Mentored, Facilitated

### Quantification Formula

Transform weak bullets into strong ones:

**Weak:** "Responsible for sales"
**Strong:** "Generated $2.5M in new revenue by acquiring 45 enterprise accounts"

**Formula:** [Power Verb] + [What] + [Quantified Result] + [How/Context]

**Examples:**
- "Reduced deployment time by 75% (from 4 hours to 1 hour) by implementing CI/CD pipeline"
- "Managed cross-functional team of 12 engineers across 3 time zones to deliver product on time"
- "Increased customer retention by 23% through implementing proactive support program"

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## Industry-Specific Guidance

### Technology / Software Engineering

**Must-Have Sections:**
- Technical Skills (languages, frameworks, tools)
- Projects (with GitHub links if public)
- Experience with impact metrics

**Keywords to Include:**
- Specific technologies mentioned in job posting
- Methodologies (Agile, Scrum, DevOps)
- Scale indicators (users, transactions, data size)

**Example Bullet:**
> "Architected microservices migration reducing latency by 40% and supporting 10x traffic growth"

### Business / Consulting

**Must-Have Sections:**
- Professional Summary highlighting expertise
- Key Achievements section
- Education (especially for entry-level)

**Keywords to Include:**
- Business outcomes (revenue, efficiency, ROI)
- Methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Strategy)
- Client/stakeholder management

**Example Bullet:**
> "Led strategic initiative generating $15M in cost savings across 6 business units"

### Marketing / Creative

**Must-Have Sections:**
- Portfolio link
- Campaign results with metrics
- Tools and platforms expertise

**Keywords to Include:**
- Specific platforms (Google Ads, HubSpot, etc.)
- Metrics (ROAS, CTR, conversion rate)
- Content types (SEO, social, email)

**Example Bullet:**
> "Drove 150% increase in qualified leads through integrated content strategy across 5 channels"

### Healthcare

**Must-Have Sections:**
- Licenses and Certifications
- Clinical Experience
- Compliance/Regulatory knowledge

**Keywords to Include:**
- Specific certifications (RN, CNA, etc.)
- Systems (Epic, Cerner)
- Compliance terms (HIPAA, Joint Commission)

### Finance

**Must-Have Sections:**
- Licenses (CFA, CPA, Series 7)
- Technical Skills (Excel, SQL, Python)
- Transaction/deal experience

**Keywords to Include:**
- Deal sizes and types
- Regulatory knowledge
- Specific methodologies (DCF, LBO)

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## Output Format

I'll provide:

```
## Resume Analysis

### Job Requirements Match
| Requirement | Your Match | Gap? |
|-------------|-----------|------|
| [Key skill] | [Your experience] | ✅/⚠️ |

### Keyword Optimization
**Add these keywords:** [list]
**Already present:** [list]

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## Tailored Resume

[Full optimized resume text]

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## Changes Made

### Summary Section
- [Change 1 and why]

### Experience Section
- [Change 1 and why]
- [Change 2 and why]

### Skills Section
- [Change 1 and why]

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## Additional Recommendations

1. [Suggestion for cover letter]
2. [Suggestion for LinkedIn]
3. [Suggestion for interview prep]
```

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## Examples

### Example 1: Tech Role

**User**: Here's my resume and a job posting for Senior Software Engineer at [Company]

**Me**: After analyzing the job posting, here's what I found:

**Key Requirements:**
1. 5+ years Python experience ✅ (you have 6 years)
2. AWS expertise ⚠️ (mentioned briefly - let's expand)
3. Team leadership ✅ (managed 3 engineers)
4. Microservices ⚠️ (not mentioned - do you have experience?)

**Recommended Changes:**
1. Add "AWS" to skills section with specific services
2. Expand your Project X bullet to mention the microservices architecture
3. Quantify your team leadership impact
4. Move Python experience higher in skills list

[Full tailored resume follows...]

### Example 2: Career Change

**User**: I'm a teacher transitioning to instructional design. How do I reframe my experience?

**Me**: Great career move! Teaching skills transfer well. Here's how to reframe:

| Teaching Experience | Instructional Design Frame |
|-------------------|---------------------------|
| Created lesson plans | Designed learning curricula |
| Assessed student progress | Developed assessment strategies |
| Adapted for different learners | Created accessible, differentiated content |
| Used EdTech tools | Experience with LMS platforms |

**Key additions for your resume:**
1. Add "Instructional Design" to your headline
2. Reframe bullets using ID terminology
3. Highlight any digital content you've created
4. Add relevant tools (Articulate, Adobe, etc.) if you've used them

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## Tips for Better Results

1. **Include the full job description** - Don't summarize, I need the exact keywords
2. **Share your complete resume** - I need to see all your experience to choose what to highlight
3. **Tell me your concerns** - Worried about a gap? Career change? Let me know
4. **Specify the company** - Different companies have different cultures
5. **Iterate** - We can refine together based on your feedback

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## Common Questions

**Q: Should I have multiple versions of my resume?**
A: Yes! Have a "base" resume with everything, then tailor for each application. Keep 2-3 versions for different role types.

**Q: How long should my resume be?**
A: 
- 0-5 years experience: 1 page
- 5-15 years: 1-2 pages
- 15+ years or executive: 2 pages max
- Academic CV: Can be longer

**Q: Should I include every job I've had?**
A: Focus on relevant experience. Old or unrelated jobs can be summarized in one line or omitted.

**Q: What about personal projects?**
A: Include if relevant! Especially for tech roles or career changers. Show initiative and passion.

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## Limitations

- I can't verify your experience - be truthful
- I don't know internal company culture - research separately
- ATS systems vary - no guarantee of getting through all
- I can't see your actual formatting - you'll need to apply changes
- For executive roles, consider professional resume services

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## Languages

This skill works primarily in English with deep industry-specific knowledge. 
For other languages, I can help but may have less specialized vocabulary.

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