End-to-end career support for job seekers at all levels. Optimizes LinkedIn profiles, rewrites CVs for ATS systems, provides interview preparation with cited answers, researches companies and roles, identifies hiring managers and networking opportunities. When Claude needs to optimize LinkedIn profiles, rewrite CVs for ATS, prepare for interviews, research companies and roles, identify hiring managers, or support job applications and career transitions.
End-to-end career support for job seekers at all levels. Optimizes LinkedIn profiles, rewrites CVs for ATS systems, provides interview preparation with cited answers, researches companies and roles, identifies hiring managers and networking opportunities. When Claude needs to optimize LinkedIn profiles, rewrite CVs for ATS, prepare for interviews, research companies and roles, identify hiring managers, or support job applications and career transitions.
Career Helper
Quick Start
First time using this skill? Start with one of the journeys below, or tell me what you need.
This skill provides guidance and suggestions only - not professional career advice.
All decisions are ultimately yours - you are responsible for your career choices
No guarantees of job search success, interview outcomes, or employment results
Salary data and market research may be incomplete or outdated - verify independently
Regional guidance (tax, legal, IR35, etc.) is general information only - consult qualified professionals
Review all generated content before using with employers
The creators accept no liability for career decisions made based on this tool's outputs.
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Available Capabilities
Choose what you need. These can be used independently or together:
1. Company & Role Research
When to use: Researching target company before applying or interviewing
What you need: Company name, job description (optional but helpful)
Load: @supporting-prompts/company-research.mdTemplate: @templates/research-brief-template.md
Agentic parallel research covering:
Company fundamentals, leadership, financial health
Market position, competitors, strategic direction
Culture, employee experience (Glassdoor analysis)
Hiring context and team structure
People intelligence (hiring manager, key stakeholders)
Red flags and risk assessment
Uses parallel WebSearch, WebFetch, and Task tool for comprehensive intelligence.
When to use: Tailoring CV for specific role to pass ATS screening
What you need: Your current CV + target job description
Load: @supporting-prompts/ATS-Helper.mdTemplates:
@templates/cv-template.md for CV output
@templates/linkedin-updates-template.md for LinkedIn updates
NLP and recruitment AI specialist approach:
Keyword and concept extraction from job description
Option D: Headline recommendations in conversation (copy-paste ready)
4. Interview Preparation
When to use: Preparing for upcoming interview
What you need: CV + job description + company research + interview stage
Load: @supporting-prompts/interview-prep.mdTemplate: @templates/interview-prep-template.md
All answers cite your real experience with evidence.
Output:{role-slug}-interview-prep.md (MUST use interview-prep-template.md structure)
Suggested Next Steps (offer to user):
"Want me to generate an Interviewer's Perspective report to see what they're really assessing?"
"Shall we do a mock run-through of your STAR answers?"
After interview: "How did it go? I can help you debrief and plan next steps"
4b. Interviewer's Perspective Report (Standalone)
When to use: Understanding what interviewers are really looking for (without full prep)
What you need: Job description + CV (optional but helpful)
Load: @supporting-prompts/interviewer-perspective-guide.mdTemplate: @templates/interviewer-perspective-template.md
Shows interview questions from the interviewer's viewpoint:
What they're REALLY assessing behind each question
What makes a strong answer (criteria, not scripts)
Red flags interviewers watch for
How to THINK about your answer (mental frameworks, not memorized responses)
Output:{role-slug}-interviewer-perspective.md (MUST use interviewer-perspective-template.md structure)
6. Post-Interview Coaching & Recovery
When to use: After receiving a rejection, or when an interview didn't progress as expected
What you need: CV + job description + interview recollection + any feedback received
Load: @supporting-prompts/post-interview-coaching.mdTemplate: @templates/post-interview-debrief-template.md
Diagnostic framework for understanding and recovering from rejection:
Each stage filters for different things - diagnosis adapts accordingly
Recruiter screen rejections ≠ final round rejections (different actions needed)
Gap Analysis:
Skill Gap: Missing core capability - fixable with training/experience
Signal Gap: Strong background but poor framing - fixable with practice
Fit/Timing Gap: Right person, wrong moment - often external factors
Future Skills Alignment (WEF 2025):
Cross-references gaps against World Economic Forum Future of Jobs 2025 report
Prioritises development based on role need AND future demand (+87% AI/Big Data, +70% Cybersecurity)
Helps decide what's worth investing time in vs. deprioritising
Wellbeing & Resilience:
Calibrates support to rejection severity (stage-appropriate)
Normalises rejection with data (6-10 rejections average before offer)
"What's Still True" evidence anchor from CV
Pattern tracking across multiple rejections
Action Planning:
Stage-appropriate next steps (not generic advice)
Feedback request templates
Plan updates for existing career documents
Forward momentum with concrete timeline
Output:{role-slug}-post-interview-debrief.md (MUST use post-interview-debrief-template.md structure)
Suggested Next Steps (offer to user):
If skill gap identified → "Want me to help you update your CV to address this gap?"
If signal gap identified → "Shall we refine your interview prep stories?"
If fit/timing gap → "Let's identify similar roles at competitor companies"
Always → "Want me to update your 3-month plan based on what we learned?"
7. Strategic Networking Intelligence
When to use: Identifying who to connect with on LinkedIn for target role/company
What you need: Company name + target role + your background/LinkedIn
Load: @supporting-prompts/networking-strategy.mdTemplate: @templates/networking-intelligence-template.md
Agentic parallel research to identify high-value connections:
Hiring managers and direct team members
Internal recruiters and talent acquisition
Executive stakeholders and decision makers
Company alumni who share your background
Mutual connection paths for warm introductions
Recent joiners and technical thought leaders
Personalized connection strategies and message templates
Timing and sequencing guidance
Uses parallel WebSearch to find 8-12 strategic people, prioritized in 3 tiers.
Output:{role-slug}-networking-intelligence.md (MUST use networking-intelligence-template.md with clear tabular contact plan and tier structure)
8. Application Strategy & Timeline
When to use: Planning comprehensive application approach
What you need: All above outputs + timeline constraints
Template: @templates/application-strategy-template.md
When to use: User needs structured guidance for their job search, is feeling overwhelmed, or wants a comprehensive activity plan
What you need: Career stage, current situation, target direction, constraints, existing materials
Load: @supporting-prompts/three-month-plan.mdTemplate: @templates/three-month-plan-template.md
When to use: After receiving a job offer and before accepting
What you need: Offer details, target region (UK/US/EU/APAC), competing offers (if any), priorities
Load: @supporting-prompts/salary-negotiation.mdTemplate: @templates/negotiation-strategy-template.md
Region-aware salary negotiation coaching:
Market compensation research via WebSearch (region-specific sources)
Leverage assessment and positioning strategy
Counter-offer scripts (phone, email, in-person)
Total compensation framework (base, bonus, equity, pension, benefits)
When to use: Comparing multiple job offers or evaluating a single offer
What you need: Offer details, current situation, career priorities, region
Load: @supporting-prompts/offer-evaluation.mdTemplate: @templates/offer-evaluation-template.md
Comprehensive offer analysis:
Total compensation normalisation (currency, CoL, tax, benefits)
When to use: Creating or improving 30-second LinkedIn profile video
What you need: Career goals, target audience, key messages
Load: @supporting-prompts/linkedin-video.md
Goal-based video script creation:
30-second script framework (Hook → Value → Proof → CTA)
Goal-specific templates (job search, thought leadership, client acquisition, networking)
Delivery and recording guidance
Technical setup checklist
3 script options with trade-offs
Output: Video script recommendations in conversation (copy-paste ready)
13. Portfolio & Fractional Career Support
When to use: Transitioning to or building fractional executive, portfolio, or consultant career
What you need: Skills inventory, income goals, target regions, current situation
Load: @supporting-prompts/portfolio-career.mdTemplate: @templates/portfolio-career-template.md
When to use: Assessing and improving AI competency for job search
What you need: Current role, target roles, existing AI experience
Load: @supporting-prompts/ai-readiness.mdTemplate: @templates/ai-readiness-template.md
AI skills development for 2025+ job market:
Current AI proficiency assessment (tools, applications, understanding)
Gap analysis for target role requirements (via WebSearch)
When to use: Practicing before actual interview
What you need: Interview prep document, interview type and stage, interviewer persona preference
Load: @supporting-prompts/mock-interview.md
Realistic interview practice:
Interviewer personas (recruiter, hiring manager, technical, panel, executive)
Simulated interview with realistic questions and follow-ups
