career-ops

name	career-ops
description	AI-powered job search system — CV optimization, ATS scanning, interview prep, application tracking. Use when job searching, writing CVs, preparing for interviews, tracking applications,.
domain	productivity
author	oyi77
license	Apache-2.0
subdomain	productivity
tags	["career","job-search","cv","resume","interview","ats","hiring","job-tracker"]
version	1.0.0

When NOT to Use

• Task is outside your authorization scope
• You need to implement controls (use implementing-* skills)
• Task is about analysis, not action (use analyzing-* skills)
• You don't have access to target systems
• Task requires compliance expertise (consult professionals)
• Task is about defense, not offense (use defensive skills)

Overview

Career Ops: a local AI-powered job search system for AI coding CLIs. 15 commands covering the full job search pipeline from evaluation through offer negotiation. Generates ATS-optimized CVs, scans job portals, tracks applications, and prepares interview responses.

Source: santifer/career-ops

Capabilities

• Evaluate job fit across 6 dimensions
• Generate ATS-optimized CVs tailored to specific roles
• Scan job portals for new opportunities
• Track applications through pipeline stages
• Prepare STAR+R interview responses
• Run full application pipelines end-to-end

When to Use

Trigger phrases:

• "career ops"

• "Starting a job search and need strategy"

• "Optimizing CV for ATS systems"

• "Preparing for behavioral or technical interviews"

• Starting a job search and need strategy

• Optimizing CV for ATS systems

• Preparing for behavioral or technical interviews

• Tracking multiple job applications

• Researching compensation for a role

• Scanning for new job postings

Commands

Command	Purpose
evaluate	Assess fit for a specific role across 6 dimensions
scan	Scan job portals for new opportunities
pdf	Generate ATS-optimized CV as PDF
batch	Process multiple job applications
tracker	Manage application pipeline tracker
apply	Submit tailored application for a role
pipeline	Run full search pipeline end-to-end
contacto	Find and manage recruiter contacts
deep	Deep research on a company or role
training	Practice interview questions and scenarios
project	Build portfolio project for target role
dashboard	View job search analytics and status

6 Evaluation Dimensions

Dimension	What It Assesses
Role Summary	Key responsibilities, team structure, growth path
CV Match	Skills alignment, experience gaps, keyword coverage
Level Strategy	Seniority positioning, title negotiation
Comp Research	Salary range, equity, benefits benchmarking
Personalization	Company-specific tailoring for cover letter/CV
Interview Prep	STAR+R responses for likely questions

Interview Prep: STAR+R Method

Situation → Task → Action → Result → Reflection

Generates structured responses for behavioral questions with:

• Concrete metrics and outcomes
• Lessons learned (Reflection)
• Role-specific question bank

Usage

User: "Evaluate this job posting for me"
Agent: Runs evaluate command, returns 6-dimension analysis with score

User: "Optimize my CV for this SWE role"
Agent: Runs pdf command with role-specific keyword injection for ATS pass

User: "Where am I in my job search?"
Agent: Runs dashboard, shows application pipeline status and next actions

How to Use

1. Invoke the skill when relevant domain keywords appear in the request
2. Provide required inputs as specified in the skill definition
3. Review the output for correctness before delivering to the user
4. Combine with related skills for complex multi-step workflows

Verification

After completing this skill, confirm:

• Output meets the defined quality and completeness requirements
• All prerequisites are verified and documented
• Error handling covers edge cases
• Results are accurate and actionable

Process

1. Analyze the task requirements
2. Apply domain expertise
3. Verify output quality

Anti-Rationalization Table

Rationalization	Reality
"I am too busy to organize"	Disorganization costs more time than organizing. Invest upfront.
"Multitasking is productive"	Context switching costs 25 minutes per switch. Focus on one thing.
"I will remember this"	You will not. Write it down. Externalize your memory.