claude-ats-cv-skill
A Claude AI skill that builds ATS-optimised, human-sounding CVs in LaTeX — ready to compile on Overleaf in minutes.
Built for job seekers who want a CV that passes Applicant Tracking Systems and reads like a real human wrote it. No AI filler. No invented metrics. No templates that look like every other CV.
This skill helped its author land a Data Scientist role in Dubai. It encodes exactly what worked.
Example Output
2-page sample with fake candidate data, bullets drawn from real diverse job postings online.
What It Does
- Detects your mode automatically — upload an existing CV to reconstruct it, or start from scratch
- Gathers your info conversationally — asks only what it needs, nothing more
- Searches real job postings (Indeed, LinkedIn, Glassdoor) if you don't have a JD to tailor against
- Enforces ATS best practices — no tables, no colours, no icons, no photos
- Blocks AI filler words — "passionate", "leveraged", "spearheaded" and 30+ more are hard-blocked
- Flags vague bullets — suggests ways to quantify without inventing numbers
- Outputs raw LaTeX only — paste straight into Overleaf, hit Recompile, done
- Guides you through Overleaf — step-by-step export instructions included every time
Quick Install
Option 1 — Claude.ai (Web)
- Download this repo as a ZIP (
Code → Download ZIP)
- Go to claude.ai → Settings → Customize → Skills
- Upload the ZIP — make sure the folder is at the root of the ZIP, not just the contents
- Done. Claude will trigger the skill automatically on any CV request
Option 2 — Claude Code (Terminal)
# Personal (available in all your sessions)
git clone https://github.com/NoahMustafa/claude-ats-cv-skill.git ~/.claude/skills/ats-latex-cv
# Project-level (shared with teammates who clone your repo)
git clone https://github.com/NoahMustafa/claude-ats-cv-skill.git .claude/skills/ats-latex-cv
Option 3 — npx (via skills.sh)
npx skills add https://github.com/NoahMustafa/claude-ats-cv-skill
How to Use It
Just talk to Claude naturally. The skill triggers automatically. Examples:
"Build me a CV for a Data Analyst role in Dubai"
"Rewrite my CV for a Machine Learning Engineer position"
"I'm applying for a Product Manager role — help me make my CV"
"Here's my current CV [upload image/PDF] — reconstruct it and tailor it for this JD"
Claude will:
- Detect whether you're starting fresh or reconstructing an existing CV
- Ask for any missing information conversationally
- Research relevant job postings if you don't provide a JD
- Write your CV following all rules below
- Output clean LaTeX code + Overleaf compilation guide
Rules the Skill Enforces
| Rule | Behaviour |
|---|
AI filler words (passionate, leveraged, spearheaded…) | Hard block — warns you and rewrites |
| AI writing patterns (em-dashes mid-phrase, emojis, bullets starting with "I") | Hard block — warns you and rewrites |
| Vague bullets with no metric or outcome | Flags it — suggests quantification options, never invents numbers |
| Page length | Recommends based on experience level, you can override |
| Certifications / Languages | Only asked if relevant to the target role |
| Colours, photos, icons, tables | Warns strongly — you can override |
| Date format | Mon YYYY only (e.g. Apr 2026) |
| Output | Raw LaTeX only — no markdown fences, no commentary |
The Bullet Formula
Every work experience and project bullet follows this guideline:
[Strong past-tense verb] + [what you built/did] + [scale or scope] + [measurable result]
Example:
Reduced query execution time to under 200ms by designing SQL pipelines, enabling live KPI tracking across 15K+ user dashboards.
Natural variation is allowed — bullets should not all sound identical. But every bullet must have at least one of: a metric, a scale indicator, or a concrete outcome.
Overleaf (Free Compiler)
The skill outputs LaTeX code. To turn it into a PDF:
- Go to overleaf.com → Sign Up → Continue with Google
- Create a New Project → Blank Project
- Replace all code in the editor with the LaTeX output from Claude
- Hit the green Recompile button
- Click the download icon next to Recompile to export as PDF
Version History
| Version | Date | Notes |
|---|
| v1.0.0 | 2026-04-28 | Initial release |
Contributing
Found a filler word that slipped through? Got a stronger LaTeX pattern? PRs are welcome.
- Fork the repo
- Make your changes to
SKILL.md or the relevant reference file
- Open a PR with a clear description of what you changed and why
License
MIT — free to use, modify, and distribute.
Built with and Maintained by @NoahMustafa
