Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, and teaching
Add this skill
npx mdskills install Paramchoudhary/academic-cv-builderComprehensive academic CV guide with detailed sections, formatting examples, and discipline-specific conventions
A collection of AI agent skills focused on resume optimization, job applications, and career development. Built for job seekers, career changers, and professionals who want Claude Code to help with resume writing, ATS optimization, interview prep, and strategic job search.
Skills are markdown files that give AI agents specialized knowledge and workflows for specific tasks. When you add these to your project, Claude Code can recognize when you're working on resume and job search tasks and apply the right frameworks and best practices.
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| resume-ats-optimizer | Optimize resumes for Applicant Tracking Systems, check ATS compatibility, analyze keyword match |
| resume-bullet-writer | Transform weak bullets into achievement-focused statements with metrics and impact |
| job-description-analyzer | Analyze job postings, calculate match scores, identify gaps, create application strategy |
| resume-tailor | Customize resume for specific job postings while maintaining truthfulness |
| cover-letter-generator | Create personalized, compelling cover letters from resume + job description |
| linkedin-profile-optimizer | Sync resume with LinkedIn, optimize for searchability and engagement |
| interview-prep-generator | Generate STAR stories, practice questions, talking points from resume |
| salary-negotiation-prep | Research market rates, build negotiation strategy, create counter-offer scripts |
| tech-resume-optimizer | Optimize resumes for software engineering, PM, and technical roles |
| executive-resume-writer | Create C-suite and VP level resumes emphasizing strategic leadership |
| career-changer-translator | Translate skills from one industry to another, identify transferable skills |
| resume-quantifier | Find opportunities to add metrics, estimate when numbers unknown |
| resume-formatter | Ensure ATS-friendly formatting, create clean scannable layouts |
| portfolio-case-study-writer | Transform resume bullets into detailed portfolio case studies |
| academic-cv-builder | Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, teaching |
| reference-list-builder | Format professional references properly and prepare reference materials |
| offer-comparison-analyzer | Compare multiple job offers side-by-side with total compensation analysis |
| resume-version-manager | Track different resume versions, maintain master resume, manage tailored versions |
| creative-portfolio-resume | Balance visual design with ATS compatibility for creative roles |
| resume-section-builder | Create targeted sections optimized for different experience levels and roles |
# Install all 20 skills globally (works across all projects)
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills -g -y
# Install to current project only
npx skills add Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills -y
# List installed skills
npx skills list
# List global skills
npx skills list --global
# Clone and copy to skills folder
git clone https://github.com/Paramchoudhary/ResumeSkills.git
mkdir -p ~/.cursor/skills
cp -r ResumeSkills/skills/* ~/.cursor/skills/
Download individual skill files from the /skills directory and add them to your AI agent's skills folder.
# Remove individual skills by name
npx skills remove resume-ats-optimizer
npx skills remove resume-bullet-writer
# Or remove all skills from a directory
rm -rf ~/.agents/skills/resume-*
rm -rf ~/.cursor/skills/resume-*
These skills work with multiple AI coding assistants:
Once installed, just ask your AI assistant to help with resume tasks:
"Optimize my resume for ATS"
→ Uses resume-ats-optimizer skill
"Improve my resume bullets"
→ Uses resume-bullet-writer skill
"Should I apply to this job?" + paste job description
→ Uses job-description-analyzer skill
"Write me a cover letter for this role"
→ Uses cover-letter-generator skill
"Prep me for an interview at Google"
→ Uses interview-prep-generator skill
resume-ats-optimizer - Pass ATS systemsresume-bullet-writer - Write achievement-focused bulletsresume-quantifier - Add metrics and numbersresume-formatter - Clean, scannable formattingresume-section-builder - Targeted section creationjob-description-analyzer - Match analysis and strategyresume-tailor - Customize for specific jobsresume-version-manager - Track multiple versionsoffer-comparison-analyzer - Compare job offerscover-letter-generator - Personalized cover letterslinkedin-profile-optimizer - LinkedIn optimizationportfolio-case-study-writer - Portfolio contentreference-list-builder - Professional referencesinterview-prep-generator - STAR stories and practicesalary-negotiation-prep - Negotiation strategytech-resume-optimizer - Engineering/PM/technicalexecutive-resume-writer - C-suite/VPacademic-cv-builder - Academic positionscreative-portfolio-resume - Design/creative rolescareer-changer-translator - Career transitionsThe Problem:
The Solution:
The Results:
User: Here's my resume [paste]. I'm applying to data scientist roles. Help me optimize it.
Claude will:
1. Run ATS compatibility check
2. Analyze against common data scientist job requirements
3. Improve bullet points with metrics
4. Suggest keyword additions
5. Format for ATS compatibility
User: Here's a job description [paste] and my resume [paste]. Should I apply?
Claude will:
1. Calculate match score
2. Identify gaps and strengths
3. Flag any red flags in posting
4. Provide resume customization strategy
5. Generate cover letter talking points
User: I have an interview at [Company] for [Role]. Here's my resume. Help me prepare.
Claude will:
1. Generate STAR stories from your experience
2. Predict likely interview questions
3. Create talking points for each bullet
4. Research company-specific prep
5. Prepare questions to ask
Found a way to improve a skill? Have a new skill to suggest? PRs and issues welcome!
See CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines.
MIT License - Use these skills however you want.
See LICENSE for details.
Resume skills for Claude Code. ATS optimization, bullet writing, job matching, interview prep, and career development.
Keywords: resume, CV, ATS, job search, career, interview, cover letter, LinkedIn, salary negotiation, job application
Built with care for job seekers everywhere. Good luck with your search!
Install via CLI
npx mdskills install Paramchoudhary/academic-cv-builderAcademic CV Builder is a free, open-source AI agent skill. Format CVs for academic positions with publications, grants, and teaching
Install Academic CV Builder with a single command:
npx mdskills install Paramchoudhary/academic-cv-builderThis downloads the skill files into your project and your AI agent picks them up automatically.
Academic CV Builder works with Claude Code, Claude Desktop, Cursor, Vscode Copilot, Windsurf, Continue Dev, Codex, Gemini Cli, Amp, Roo Code, Goose, Opencode, Trae, Qodo, Command Code. Skills use the open SKILL.md format which is compatible with any AI coding agent that reads markdown instructions.