Overview

A good resume can make you stand out among many candidates. Claude can help you optimize resume content, adjust formatting, highlight key points, and customize resumes for specific positions.

Use Cases

Job search resume preparation
Resume updates and upgrades
Position-specific optimization
ATS system compatibility

Steps

Step 1: Analyze Target Position

Understand job requirements and extract keywords.

Please analyze this job description: ~/job/senior_frontend_engineer_jd.md

Extract:
- Required skills (hard requirements)
- Preferred skills (nice to have)
- Job responsibility keywords
- Company culture and values
- ATS keyword checklist

Generate resume optimization direction:
- Experience to highlight
- Keywords to use
- Content to remove

Step 2: Optimize Work Experience

Rewrite experience descriptions using the STAR method.

Please optimize my work experience:

**Original**:
"Responsible for frontend development of company website, developed multiple functional modules using React."

**Optimization Requirements**:
- Start with action verbs
- Quantify results (numbers, percentages)
- Highlight impact and value
- Use STAR structure (Situation, Task, Action, Result)

**Optimized Version**:
Please rewrite my 3 work experiences:
1. [Experience 1]
2. [Experience 2]
3. [Experience 3]

Each should include:
- Position, Company, Duration
- 3-5 bullet points
- Each point follows: Verb + Specific action + Quantified result

Step 3: Optimize Skills Section

Structure the skills list presentation.

Please optimize the skills section:

**My Skills**:
React, Vue, JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, Git, Webpack, Node.js, ...

**Optimize to Categorized Display**:

## Technical Skills

**Frontend Frameworks**: React (3 years), Vue (2 years), Next.js (1 year)
**Programming Languages**: JavaScript (proficient), TypeScript (skilled), Python (familiar)
**Tools**: Webpack, Vite, Git, Docker
**Testing**: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress

## Soft Skills

- Cross-functional team collaboration
- Technical solution design
- Code review and mentoring
- Agile development practices

**Adjustment Principles**:
- Skills matching JD go first
- Mark proficiency level and years of use
- Remove outdated or irrelevant skills
- Use keywords from job requirements

Step 4: ATS Compatibility Check

Ensure resume can pass automated screening systems.

Please check resume ATS compatibility:

**Format Check**:
- [ ] Standard fonts (Arial, Calibri)
- [ ] No tables, text boxes, headers/footers
- [ ] No images or complex graphics
- [ ] Clear section headings
- [ ] Appropriate keyword density

**Keyword Matching**:
Compare JD and resume, identify:
- Missing important keywords
- Natural insertion points
- Over-stuffing risks

**File Format**:
- Prefer .docx or .pdf
- Filename: Name_Position_Resume.pdf

Generate optimization recommendations checklist

Step 5: Generate Customized Versions

Create tailored resumes for different companies.

I'm applying to 3 different positions:
1. Company A - Emphasize React and performance optimization
2. Company B - Emphasize full-stack ability and team leadership
3. Company C - Emphasize innovation and fast learning ability

Please generate 3 customized versions:

Adjust for each version:
- Personal summary (highlight traits matching the position)
- Work experience order and content focus
- Skills ordering
- Project selection

Generate comparison table showing differences:
| Content | Company A | Company B | Company C |
|---------|-----------|-----------|-----------|
| Summary focus | ... | ... | ... |
| Highlighted experience | ... | ... | ... |

Save as:
~/resumes/resume_company_a.md
~/resumes/resume_company_b.md
~/resumes/resume_company_c.md

Warning: Don't fabricate! All experience and skills must be true. Exaggerations are easily exposed in interviews. You can optimize how things are expressed, but never invent facts.

Tip: Use the "inverted pyramid" principle: Put the most important information at the top. Recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds scanning a resume—ensure core highlights are visible at the beginning.

Common Questions

Q: How long should a resume be? A: 1-2 pages. Fresh graduates 1 page, 3-5 years experience 1-2 pages, 5+ years maximum 2 pages. Remember quality > quantity—only keep relevant and valuable information.

Q: Should I include a photo? A: Depends on regional norms. US generally no (to avoid discrimination), some European countries require it, China varies by situation. Technical positions usually don't need one.

Q: How do I address employment gaps? A: Explain honestly (studying, traveling, family care, etc.). Emphasize growth and learnings during that time. If you had freelance work or projects, include them. Short gaps (under 6 months) can use years instead of months.