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resume-cover-letter

Write tailored resumes and cover letters for specific job applications across regional formats.

989|102|Updated Oct 20, 2025
Search Tags:#writing#career#resume#job application#cover letter#ats#cv writing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills --skill resume-cover-letter
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: resume-cover-letter
Source: https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills/tree/main/plugins/writing/skills/resume-cover-letter
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jezweb/claude-skills --skill resume-cover-letter

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Job seekers struggle to produce resumes and cover letters that are tailored to a specific role, formatted correctly for their region, and optimized for Applicant Tracking Systems. This Skill guides the writing of achievement-focused, ATS-friendly application documents matched to a target job listing.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Regional Format Handling: Applies AU/NZ, US, and UK conventions for length, terminology, referee handling, and sign-offs.
  • Achievement-Focused Bullets: Uses the CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) format with measurable outcomes and strong action verbs.
  • ATS-Friendly Formatting: Enforces standard headings, single-column layout, and keyword mirroring from the job listing.
  • Special Circumstances: Addresses career changes, employment gaps, overqualification, and underqualification.
  • Use Case: A candidate pastes a marketing manager job listing and their work history, then receives a tailored two-page AU-format resume plus a one-page cover letter referencing the company's specific needs.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to write a resume and cover letter for a specific role, providing the job listing, your region, and your work history.

Frequently Asked Questions about resume-cover-letter

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I write a resume tailored to a specific job listing?▼

Provide the job listing, your region, and your work history, and the Skill extracts key requirements and mirrors the listing's language. It produces achievement-focused bullets in CAR format with measurable results matched to the role's requirements.

How do I make my resume ATS-friendly?▼

Use standard section headings like Experience and Education, avoid tables, columns, headers, footers, and graphics, and include keywords from the job listing naturally in context. Submit as PDF unless the listing requests .docx.

What is the difference between AU, US, and UK resume formats?▼

AU/NZ resumes run 2-3 pages and may note visa status, US resumes are 1 page for under 10 years of experience, and UK CVs are typically 2 pages. None include photos, dates of birth, or referee lists by default.

How should a cover letter be structured for a job application?▼

Use three to four paragraphs under one page: a specific opening hook, two or three experience matches to the requirements, evidence of company research, and a confident call to action. Address a named person where possible.

How do I explain an employment gap on my resume?▼

Do not hide the gap or alter dates. Briefly explain it in one sentence in the cover letter, and list relevant gap-period activity on the resume such as freelance work, volunteering, courses, or personal projects.

Can this Skill generate a Word or PDF resume file?▼

No, it delivers clean markdown text only. You can paste the output into Google Docs, Word, or Canva and export to your preferred file format from there.

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