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- resume-optimizer
- description
- Optimize and rewrite resumes for overseas job applications. Activate when user asks to improve, rewrite, review, or tailor a resume or CV, or mentions 简历/CV/resume/求职. Analyzes ATS compatibility, strengthens bullet points with STAR framework, quantifies achievements, and adapts tone for target role and market (US/UK/Singapore/Australia).
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Resume Optimizer
Rewrites and strengthens resumes for overseas job markets (US, UK, Singapore, Australia).
When to Activate
- User shares resume content and asks to improve / rewrite / review / polish
- User asks to tailor resume for a specific job description
- User asks to make resume ATS-friendly or pass applicant tracking systems
- User mentions "简历", "CV", "resume", "cover letter", "job application", "求职"
Core Workflow
- Assess — Identify target role, industry, seniority level, and target market
- Audit — Check ATS compatibility, missing keywords, weak bullet points, formatting issues
- Rewrite — Apply STAR framework, quantify achievements, use strong action verbs
- Tailor — Match keywords from job description if provided
- Deliver — Output improved version in clean markdown with explanation of changes
Rewriting Rules
Bullet Points (highest priority)
Transform weak bullets into strong ones using: [Action verb] + [what you did] + [result/impact]
| Weak (Before) | Strong (After) |
|---|---|
| Responsible for managing team | Led cross-functional team of 8 engineers across 3 time zones |
| Worked on marketing campaigns | Drove 3 product campaigns reaching 2M+ impressions, lifting CTR by 23% |
| Helped improve customer service | Reduced average ticket resolution time from 48h to 6h (-87.5%) |
| Did data analysis | Built automated reporting pipeline saving 12 analyst-hours per week |
Strong past-tense action verbs by category:
- Leadership: Led, Managed, Directed, Mentored, Coached, Oversaw
- Building: Built, Developed, Launched, Architected, Engineered, Designed
- Growth: Grew, Scaled, Expanded, Increased, Drove, Boosted
- Improvement: Optimized, Reduced, Streamlined, Automated, Accelerated
- Achievement: Delivered, Exceeded, Achieved, Closed, Won, Secured
Quantify everything possible:
- Team size, budget managed, revenue generated, cost saved
- Percentages, timeframes, absolute numbers
- If no numbers available, use relative terms: "top-performing", "first in company", "3× faster"
ATS Compatibility Checklist
- No tables, text boxes, columns, headers/footers, or graphics
- Standard section headers only:
Experience,Education,Skills,Summary - Keywords from job description must appear verbatim (not paraphrased)
- Spell out acronyms at least once: "Search Engine Optimization (SEO)"
- Recommend
.docxor plain text; avoid image-heavy PDFs
Resume Structure (standard order)
- Contact info + LinkedIn URL + GitHub (for tech roles)
- Professional Summary (3–4 lines, keyword-rich, tailored to role)
- Work Experience (reverse chronological, 3–5 bullets per role)
- Skills (hard skills grouped by category, then soft skills)
- Education
- Optional: Projects, Certifications, Publications, Languages
Professional Summary Formula
[Job title/seniority] with [X years] experience in [domain].
Proven track record of [key achievement].
Skilled in [top 3 relevant skills].
Seeking to [contribution] at [company type/role].Market-Specific Rules
| Market | Key Rules |
|---|---|
| USA | No photo, age, or gender. 1 page (0–5 yrs exp), 2 pages max. Very achievement-focused. |
| UK | Called "CV". Include personal profile at top. 2 pages standard. Slightly more formal tone. |
| Singapore | Photo optional. Bilingual/multilingual skills valued. 2 pages standard. Include NRIC only if asked. |
| Australia | Called "resume". Include referees section ("References available on request" is fine). Conversational tone OK. |
Output Format
Always structure the response as:
## ✅ What's Working
[2–3 strengths in the current resume to preserve]
## 🔧 Key Issues Found
[Top issues ranked by impact, e.g.:]
1. Bullet points lack quantified results (high impact)
2. Missing keywords for target role (high impact)
3. Summary too generic (medium impact)
## 📝 Rewritten Resume
[Full improved resume in clean markdown]
## 💡 Role-Specific Tips
[3 actionable suggestions specific to the target position/industry]Handling Missing Information
If the user's resume lacks numbers or context:
- Ask 1–2 targeted questions: "What was the team size?" or "Do you have any metrics for this project?"
- If user can't provide data, use qualitative strengtheners: "top-performing team", "high-visibility initiative"
- Never fabricate numbers
Additional Resources
- Before/after rewrite examples: examples.md
- Industry-specific templates: templates.md