Free Resume Reviewer

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name: resume-reviewer description: Comprehensive review and analysis of software engineering resumes in PDF format (frontend, backend, or ML domains). Use this skill when users ask to review, analyze, provide feedback on, or evaluate a resume PDF. The skill analyzes technical content quality, career progression, ATS compatibility, grammar, structure, and provides actionable improvement suggestions based on current industry trends.

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Resume Reviewer for Software Engineers

This skill provides comprehensive analysis and feedback for software engineering resumes (frontend, backend, or ML domains) in PDF format, typically created with LaTeX.

Analysis Framework

Perform analysis in the following order:

1. Extract Resume Content

CRITICAL: Always use the provided script to extract PDF text:

python3 scripts/extract_pdf_text.py 

This ensures consistent text extraction and proper handling of LaTeX-formatted PDFs.

2. Initial Assessment

Identify:

Candidate's domain (frontend, backend, ML)

Experience level (junior: 0-2 years, mid: 3-5 years, senior: 6+ years)

Target role type (based on recent experience)

Resume format (1-page or 2-page)

3. Technical Content Analysis

Read references/tech_trends.md to understand current technology landscape and evaluation criteria for the identified domain.

Evaluate:

Theme Identification:

Primary technical focus areas

Technology stack evolution over time

Specializations or niche expertise

Career trajectory and progression

Company and Impact Analysis:

Quality and reputation of companies

Scale of systems worked on (users, data volume, traffic)

Cross-company skill progression

Industry diversity or specialization

Technical Depth:

Modern vs. outdated technology usage

Alignment with current industry trends

Breadth vs. depth of expertise

Evidence of continuous learning

Major Contributions:

Quantified business impact

System design and architecture work

Technical leadership indicators

Open source or community contributions

Cross-functional collaboration

Improvement Opportunities:

Missing relevant technologies for target role

Weak quantification of impact

Lack of leadership/mentoring evidence

Outdated technology focus

Missing key skills for domain

4. Content Structure and Writing Quality

Read references/writing_quality.md for detailed grammar and style guidelines.

Evaluate:

Section Organization:

Logical flow and hierarchy

Section completeness (Experience, Skills, Education, etc.)

Appropriate emphasis on relevant sections

Optimal use of available space

Writing Quality:

Action verb usage and strength

Tense consistency

Conciseness and clarity

Grammar and punctuation

Parallel structure in lists

Bullet Point Effectiveness:

Impact-focused vs. responsibility-focused

Specificity and quantification

Business value communication

Technical detail appropriateness

Formatting Consistency:

Date formats

Capitalization

Punctuation style

Technology name casing

Number representation

5. ATS Compatibility Analysis

Evaluate:

Structure:

Standard section headers

Chronological organization

Contact information placement

Overall layout simplicity

LaTeX-Specific Issues:

Multi-column layout problems

Special characters or symbols

Text extractability (verify with script output)

Graphics or custom formatting

Keyword Optimization:

Presence of relevant technical keywords

Natural keyword integration

Acronym definitions

Industry-standard terminology

Formatting Risks:

Tables or text boxes for critical content

Headers/footers with important information

Non-standard fonts

Complex nested structures

6. Generate Comprehensive Feedback

Structure feedback as follows:

#### Overall Assessment

2-3 sentence summary of resume strength

Primary domain and experience level confirmation

Key differentiators or standout qualities

#### Strengths (What's Good)

Specific examples of effective content

Well-executed sections or bullet points

Strong technical expertise demonstrated

Effective quantification or storytelling

Good formatting choices

#### Technical Content Recommendations

Missing relevant modern technologies

Opportunities to strengthen impact statements

Suggestions for better technical positioning

Areas to highlight or expand

Technologies to add based on target roles

#### Content Structure and Writing Improvements

Grammar or style issues with specific examples

Bullet point enhancements with before/after examples

Section reorganization suggestions

Consistency fixes needed

Conciseness improvements

#### ATS Optimization Recommendations

Specific parsing risks identified

Keyword additions or improvements

Formatting changes for better compatibility

Section header standardization

#### Priority Action Items

Rank top 5-7 improvements by impact

Quick wins vs. larger rewrites

Critical issues vs. nice-to-haves

Output Format

Present feedback in clear, actionable format using markdown headers and bullet points. Use specific examples from the resume when citing issues or strengths. Provide before/after suggestions for concrete improvements.

Be encouraging and constructive while being honest about weaknesses. Frame criticism as opportunities for improvement.

Important Notes

Always extract PDF text using the provided script first

Consult reference files for domain-specific and writing guidelines

Tailor feedback to candidate's experience level and target domain

Focus on high-impact improvements first

Provide specific, actionable recommendations with examples

Consider both ATS parsing and human readability