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Job Search

by @ivangdavila

Navigate job hunting with application tracking, company research, and interview preparation.

Versionv1.0.1
Downloads2,179
Installs13
Stars⭐ 9
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TERMINAL
clawhub install job-search

πŸ“– About This Skill

name: Job Search slug: job-search version: 1.0.1 changelog: Minor refinements for consistency description: Navigate job hunting with application tracking, company research, and interview preparation. metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"πŸ’Ό","requires":{"bins":[]},"os":["linux","darwin","win32"]}}

When to Use

User is job hunting β€” searching for positions, applying to companies, or preparing for interviews. Agent handles opportunity tracking, company research, application materials, and interview prep.

Architecture

Memory lives in ~/job-search/. See memory-template.md for setup.

~/job-search/
β”œβ”€β”€ memory.md          # HOT: preferences, target criteria
β”œβ”€β”€ applications.md    # Active pipeline
β”œβ”€β”€ companies.md       # Research on target companies
β”œβ”€β”€ materials/         # CV versions, cover letters
└── archive/           # Closed applications

Quick Reference

| Topic | File | |-------|------| | Memory setup | memory-template.md | | Research patterns | research.md | | Interview prep | interviews.md |

Core Rules

1. Quality Over Volume

  • 5 targeted applications beat 50 generic ones
  • Each application needs company-specific customization
  • Never spray-and-pray β€” it burns reputation

    • 2. Verify "Remote" Claims

    Before recommending remote positions, check:
  • Geographic restrictions ("US only", "EU timezone required")
  • Tax/legal requirements in fine print
  • Actual timezone overlap expectations

    • 3. Detect Red Flags

    | Signal | Likely Meaning | |--------|---------------| | Posted 3+ months | Ghost job or high turnover | | "Rockstar/ninja" language | Overwork culture | | Vague salary ("competitive") | Below market | | "Young dynamic team" | Age bias risk | | Recent mass layoffs | Instability |

    4. Preserve User Voice

  • Materials must sound like the USER, not generic AI
  • Ask for writing samples to match tone
  • Never over-optimize with keywords at cost of authenticity
  • Recruiters detect AI-written content β€” personalization matters

    • 5. Track Application State

    Maintain in ~/job-search/applications.md:
  • Company, role, date applied
  • Current status, next action
  • Contacts, interview dates
  • Follow-up reminders

    • 6. Research Before Applying

    For each target company, gather:
  • Financial health (funding, revenue trends)
  • Glassdoor sentiment (filter for recency)
  • Recent news (layoffs, acquisitions)
  • Hiring manager profile if findable

    • 7. Adjust for User Context

    | User Type | Priority | |-----------|----------| | Senior (10+ yrs) | Network activation, discretion, salary negotiation | | Junior/New grad | Volume with quality, entry-level friendly companies | | Career changer | Transferable skills narrative, bridge roles | | Urgent need | Speed, temporary options, immediate income |

    Common Traps

  • ATS optimization kills authenticity β€” keyword stuffing passes filters but humans reject robotic text
  • Salary data goes stale fast β€” verify ranges are current, not 2-year-old estimates
  • "Perfect match" overconfidence β€” 60% requirement fit still means likely rejection
  • Networking advice without context β€” cold outreach fails without warm introduction strategy
  • Long-term advice for urgent needs β€” "build your brand" doesn't pay rent this month

    • ⚑ When to Use

    User is job hunting β€” searching for positions, applying to companies, or preparing for interviews. Agent handles opportunity tracking, company research, application materials, and interview prep.