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Claude Skills

Run the same job-search process yourself using Claude Code. These skill files work with any Claude subscription — no Between Roles account required.

How to use these skills

Three skills. One system.

Install the skill files into Claude, run them in order, and the system handles the operational work of your search — database, tailored resumes, and a daily briefing — so you spend time on conversations, not logistics.

Before you start

  • ·Claude Pro ($20/mo) — the free tier does not support skill installation or the API call volume this system requires
  • ·Google Chrome + the Claude for Chrome extension — used to fetch job postings directly from your browser
  • ·Gmail account — required for Skill 3 daily email monitoring; Skills 1 and 2 work without it
  • ·Your resume as a PDF or Word file — the raw material for your database
Setup — under 90 minutes
1

Connect Gmail to Claude

In Claude, go to Settings → Integrations and connect your Gmail account. Claude will only ever read your email — it never sends without you asking. Do this before installing skills.

2

Create a Claude Project

In Claude's sidebar, click New Project and name it something like "Job Search." Skills only work inside a project, and all your files will live there.

3

Install the three skill files

Inside your project, find the Skills area and upload each .skill file — db-builder first, then resume-builder, then tracker. After that you never touch the files again; just talk to Claude.

4

Build your database

Type Build my resume database in your project chat. Claude will ask for your resume file, your target role titles, your LinkedIn URL (optional), and any non-compete details. Answer in one session — everything goes straight into the database.

5

Generate your first tailored resume

Find a role you want to apply for, copy its URL, then type Build me a resume for this job: [URL]. Claude fetches the posting, selects and rewrites your best bullets to match it, delivers a .docx ready to submit, and scores it against common ATS platforms.

6

Start the daily tracker

Type Run my job tracker. On first run Claude asks your timezone and how far back to scan your email. Then say "Set up the tracker to run automatically at 7am weekdays" to schedule it. Each morning an HTML briefing lands in your project folder showing what's in progress, what needs follow-up, and new matches from up to eight job boards.

The three skills
1

Resume Database Builder

Run once

Reads your resume and LinkedIn profile, builds a structured Excel database of every bullet, skill, and summary variant you have. Everything Skills 2 and 3 draw from.

2

Custom Resume Builder

Run per application

Give it a job URL. It fetches the posting, selects your most relevant bullets, rewrites them to mirror the job's language, and delivers a .docx formatted to parse correctly in Workday and Greenhouse.

3

Job Tracking Update

Runs daily at 7am

Scans your inbox for job-related emails, checks up to eight job boards for new matches, updates your tracker spreadsheet, and delivers an HTML briefing showing your pipeline by stage.

Your files

All files are saved automatically to ~/Claude/Projects/Resume Automation/ — created on first run, backed up automatically if that folder is under iCloud Drive.

1
resume_master_db.xlsx

Your master database — bullets, summaries, skills, contact info, employer locations. The foundation everything else reads from.

3
job_tracker.xlsx

Live tracker of all applications, contacts, settings, and run history. Add job board search URLs in the Settings tab.

3
job_briefing_YYYY-MM-DD.html

Your daily morning briefing. Open in any browser. Shows pipeline by stage: In Progress, Follow-up Due, New Matches, Saved.

2
[Name]_[Company]_[Role].docx

Tailored resume for a specific role. Formatted for Workday and Greenhouse ATS parsing. Ready to submit.

On ATS compatibility

The resume format was confirmed working in Workday on 2026-07-03. Two bugs were caught and fixed during live testing:

Role header layout

Job title and company were on the same line, separated by a tab character. Workday collapsed that into one string, breaking the Company field. Fixed: title and company are now two separate paragraphs — no tab characters.

Employment date format

Year-only dates (e.g. 2020–2026) caused Workday to silently default both start and end fields to January of that year. Fixed: all dates render as Month YYYY — Month YYYY.

Common questions

Is my resume data safe?

The skill files contain no personal information — they're generic instructions. Your data is only processed in your own Claude environment and is never shared with other users.

Can I share these skill files?

Yes. The files are completely generic and work for anyone. Never share your resume_master_db.xlsx or job_tracker.xlsx — those contain your personal information.

What if I use Outlook instead of Gmail?

Skills 1 and 2 work fully regardless of email provider. Skill 3's daily email monitoring requires Gmail specifically — but you still get the job board scan and HTML briefing.

What does the ATS score mean?

It's a simulated score modeled on Workday, Greenhouse, Lever, iCIMS, and Taleo scoring logic — not a result from an actual HR system. Use it to spot keyword gaps, not as a guarantee.

How do I update my database after a new job?

Run the db-builder skill again with your updated resume. It adds new content without deleting what's already there. Small updates — a new skill, a new bullet — can also be captured by answering gap questions during any resume build.

Stuck? Ask Claude directly inside your Job Search project — describe what you were trying to do and what happened. Claude knows how these skills work and can walk you through most issues in the conversation.

Download skill files

Resume DB Builder

Parses your resume and builds a structured skills database in Claude — the foundation for everything else.

resume-db-builder.skill

Custom Resume Builder

Takes a job posting and your skills database, scores fit, and generates a tailored ATS-ready resume.

custom-resume-builder.skill

Job Search Tracker

Tracks applications, follow-ups, and status updates across your active search in a single Claude conversation.

job-tracking-status-update.skill
These are the exact skills that power the Skills Database and Resume Generator features above — just running locally in your own Claude session instead of through this app.