tailoring-applications

Converts job adverts into formatted CV and PDF-ready application documents.

5|1|Updated Mar 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wolf5996/agentic-skills --skill tailoring-applications
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Skill: tailoring-applications
Source: https://github.com/wolf5996/agentic-skills/tree/main/tailoring-applications
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wolf5996/agentic-skills --skill tailoring-applications

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the guesswork and time cost of tailoring CVs and cover letters by turning a job advert into role-specific, formatted documents you can render to PDF.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Advert-to-document pipeline: Parses job adverts (pasted text, URL, or PDF) into a structured description.md and an honest assessment.md.
  • End-to-end tailoring workflow: Scaffolds an application directory, drafts a cover letter and CV, then renders both QMDs to PDF.
  • Academic and industry support: Switches tone, ordering, and emphasis based on whether the role is academic or industry.
  • Quality and integrity guardrails: Enforces British English, CAR framing, product-market-fit cover letters, CV constraints (≤2 pages), and honesty about fit and claims.

Quick Start

Ask an AI agent to use the tailoring-applications skill to analyse the provided job advert text and produce a tailored cover letter and CV in an application folder ready to render.

Frequently Asked Questions about tailoring-applications

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I tailor a CV and cover letter to a specific job advert?

To tailor a CV and cover letter, this Skill parses job advert text, URLs, or PDFs into structured application documents. It scaffolds an application directory, drafts role-specific content using CAR-based rewriting, and renders QMD files to PDF.

Can I generate academic application documents as well as industry ones?

Yes, the Skill supports both academic and industry applications. It automatically switches tone, ordering, and emphasis based on whether the role is academic or industry, ensuring the tailored output fits the specific context.

Does the application tailoring pipeline support PDF rendering from Quarto?

Yes, the tailoring pipeline requires YAML-frontmatter-driven QMD scaffolding and executes a final PDF rendering workflow. It drafts both the cover letter and CV as QMD files and renders them directly to PDF.

What is the best way to parse a job advert and assess my fit for the role?

The Skill parses job adverts into a structured description.md and generates an honest assessment.md file. This evaluates your product-market fit for the cover letter while enforcing strict integrity guardrails about your claims and overall suitability.

Are there constraints on CV length and language style for the generated documents?

Yes, the generated CV is constrained to a maximum of two pages and enforces strict British English rules. It also applies CAR framing to ensure your experience is rewritten concisely and honestly within these boundaries.

Do I need to install any dependencies to use the job advert parsing workflow?

No specific dependencies are required to run the job advert parsing workflow. You simply provide the job advert text, URL, or PDF, and the Skill handles the analysis, drafting, and rendering phases internally.