resume-tailor

What this skill does

# Resume Tailor

Generate a tailored `resume.tex` from analysis notes. Reads `hojicha/<company>-<role>-resume/notes.md` (produced by `resume-analyzer`) and the master resume (`hojicha/resume.tex`).

**Prerequisite:** `notes.md` must exist in the output directory. If missing, tell the user to run `resume-analyzer` first.

## Critical Rules

1. **NEVER fabricate experiences, skills, or achievements.** Only use content from the master resume, `candidate-context.md`, and discoveries persisted during analysis.
2. **Preserve the `fed-res.cls` document class.** Do not modify `\documentclass[letterpaper,12pt]{fed-res}` or add packages. Copy `hojicha/fed-res.cls` into the output directory.
3. **Maintain ATS compatibility.** No graphics, tables outside the cls structure, or custom fonts.
4. **Keep to one page.** Highlight only your strongest 2-3 bullets per role. Fewer strong bullets beat many mediocre ones.
5. **Never generate generic content -- ask instead.** If a bullet would be vague, ask for real specifics.

## Workflow

### Step 1: Read Inputs

```
Required:
- notes.md from the output directory (keyword analysis, gap analysis, recommendations)
- Master resume: hojicha/resume.tex
- Candidate context: hojicha/candidate-context.md
```

### Step 2: Professional Summary (Optional)

Generate a role-specific summary if space permits. Omit if the resume already speaks for itself.

- Headline: <10 words, descriptive noun phrase (NOT "Professional Summary")
- Summary: <50 words starting with a job role noun, top 3-5 selling points matching JD
- Don't claim to "specialize" in too many things
- Don't state your objective unless you're a career changer

### Step 3: Section Ordering

| Experience Level | Order |
|------------------|-------|
| <3 years / recent grad | Summary, Education, Experience, Projects, Skills |
| 3+ years | Summary, Experience, Education, Projects, Skills |

Use the recommendation from `notes.md` if present.

### Step 4: XYZ Bullet Optimization

Rewrite experience bullets using the XYZ formula:

```
Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y], by doing [Z]
```

- Lead with the accomplishment, not the task
- Quantify whenever possible (numbers, percentages, scale, scope)
- Weave target keywords into the Z component naturally
- One bullet = one accomplishment
- Strong action verbs: Architected, Engineered, Developed, Built, Led, Delivered, Automated, Optimized, Reduced

Keyword placement priority:
1. Professional summary / first bullet of most relevant role
2. Most recent experience section
3. Projects section
4. Skills section (highest ATS hit rate -- ensure keywords appear here AND in contextual bullets)

### Step 5: Strategic Uncommenting & Commenting

Review commented-out sections in the master resume. Uncomment entries that strengthen the application per `notes.md` recommendations. Comment out entries that weaken the narrative. Link project names to GitHub repos where possible.

### Step 6: Skills Reordering

Reorder skills categories and items to front-load the most relevant ones. First items in each line are what ATS and recruiters see first.

### Step 7: Output

Create `hojicha/<company>-<role>-resume/resume.tex`:

- Copy master resume structure exactly, applying all modifications
- Include `\documentclass[letterpaper,12pt]{fed-res}`
- Copy `hojicha/fed-res.cls` into output directory

**Verify:** All meaningful content is text (not layout-dependent), special characters render when LaTeX is stripped, acronyms expanded at least once.

Append a "Changes Made" section to `notes.md` listing all modifications.

## fed-res.cls Commands

| Command | Usage |
|---------|-------|
| `\resumeSubheading{Org}{Loc}{Title}{Date}` | Experience/education entry |
| `\resumeSubheadingShort{Title}{Date}` | Entry without location |
| `\resumeSubSubheading{Title}{Date}` | Sub-position at same org |
| `\resumeProjectHeading{Title \| Tech}{Date}` | Project entry |
| `\resumeItem{text}` | Bulleted item |
| `\resumeSubItem{text}` | Compact bullet variant |
| `\resumeSubHeadingListStart/End` | Wrap subheading groups |
| `\resumeItemListStart/End` | Wrap bullet lists |

**Skills section pattern:**

```latex
\section{Skills and Interests}
    \begin{itemize}[leftmargin=0.15in, label={}]
        {\item{
            \textbf{Category}{: item1, item2, item3} \\
            \textbf{Category}{: item1, item2, item3}
        }}
    \end{itemize}
```

**Header pattern:**

```latex
\begin{center}
    \textbf{\Huge \scshape Name} \\ \vspace{1pt}
    \underline{email} \ $|$ \ \underline{linkedin} \ $|$ \
    \underline{github} \\ \vspace{1pt}
\end{center}
```

**Commenting:** Prefix every line with `%` to hide a section. Remove `%` to restore.

Do NOT add packages to `resume.tex` -- all formatting is handled by `fed-res.cls`.