name: cover-letter description: Generates a concise LaTeX cover letter based on the currently opened file context. allowed-tools: [Read, Write, AskUserQuestion]

Cover Letter Generator

This skill generates a professional, concise cover letter in LaTeX format based on the context from the currently opened file in the editor.

Instructions

When this skill is invoked:

1. Read the context: Look at the user's currently active file, the active file should be named as job_descriptions.md. This file contains the company and job information that you will need to generate the cover-letter.

2. Read resume templates: Look for the Resume files in ./Resumes/, glob them all, and:

   • Search for common resume file patterns: *.tex
   • Read available resume templates to extract:
     • Personal information (name, contact details, email, phone)
     • Professional summary or objective
     • Key skills and technical competencies
     • Work experience and achievements
     • Education background
   • If multiple resume templates exist, prefer .tex files as they're easier to parse

3. Gather additional information: Ask the user for:

   • Company folder name (for organizing the output)
   • Job ID or position identifier
   • Any specific points they want to emphasize beyond what's in the resume
   • Which skills or experiences to highlight for this particular position

4. Generate the cover letter:

   • Keep it concise (aim for 3-4 paragraphs maximum), below 1 page.
   • Use a professional tone
   • Use the personal information extracted from the resume templates
   • Highlight relevant skills and experience based on both the job context and resume
   • Use the LaTeX letter document class or a modern CV template format
   • Include standard sections: opening, body paragraphs, and closing
   • Tailor the content to match the job description from the opened file

5. File naming: Save the cover letter as {folder}-{jobID}-cv.tex where:

   • {folder} is the company/organization folder name provided by the user
   • {jobID} is the job identifier provided by the user
   • Example: acme-SWE2024-cv.tex
   • Save in the current working directory or a subdirectory specified by the user

6. LaTeX Format: Use a clean, professional LaTeX format. Include:

   • Proper document class and packages
   • Contact information header
   • Date
   • Recipient address (if available)
   • Professional opening and closing
   • Well-formatted paragraphs

Example Output Structure

\documentclass[11pt]{letter}
\usepackage[margin=1in]{geometry}
\usepackage{hyperref}

\signature{Your Name}
\address{Your Address \\ City, State ZIP \\ Email \\ Phone}

\begin{document}

\begin{letter}{Hiring Manager \\ Company Name \\ Company Address}

\opening{Dear Hiring Manager,}

[Concise paragraph expressing interest and highlighting key qualifications]

[Optional: Brief paragraph demonstrating knowledge of the company and fit]

[Closing paragraph with call to action]

\closing{Sincerely,}

\end{letter}
\end{document}