From 916a0c7288150fd8a882c273a99edaa22e1e0ef5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: admin Date: Tue, 21 Apr 2026 08:46:46 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Add skill.md --- skill.md | 195 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 195 insertions(+) create mode 100644 skill.md diff --git a/skill.md b/skill.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..4ed07dd --- /dev/null +++ b/skill.md @@ -0,0 +1,195 @@ +# JobHunter Master + +**The aggressive job hunting skill that goes beyond "Easy Apply".** + +Most job seekers spray and pray. This skill hunts. + +## Philosophy + +Easy Apply = lottery ticket. Real job hunting = sales process. + +The funnel: +1. **Research** — Know the company better than their employees +2. **Qualify** — Match your experience to their pain points +3. **Customize** — Tailor CV & cover letter for THIS job +4. **Find the humans** — HR, hiring manager, team lead, insider +5. **Engage** — Comment, connect, message, email +6. **Follow up** — Persistence without being annoying + +## Workflow + +### Phase 1: Target Acquisition + +```bash +# Find jobs worth pursuing (not just Easy Apply) +# Sources: LinkedIn, company career pages, AngelList, RemoteOK, HN Who's Hiring +``` + +**Research checklist:** +- [ ] Company size, funding stage, recent news +- [ ] Tech stack (check job post, GitHub, StackShare, blog posts) +- [ ] Company culture (Glassdoor, Blind, LinkedIn posts) +- [ ] Recent hires in similar roles (LinkedIn) +- [ ] Pain points (what are they building? what challenges?) + +### Phase 2: Intelligence Gathering + +**Find the people:** +1. **Hiring Manager** — Usually mentioned in job post or find via LinkedIn +2. **HR/Recruiter** — Search "[Company] Recruiter" on LinkedIn +3. **Team members** — People with similar titles at the company +4. **Connections** — Any mutual connections? Alumni? + +**Find contact info:** +- LinkedIn direct message +- Email patterns: firstname@company.com, f.lastname@company.com +- Tools: Hunter.io, Apollo.io, RocketReach +- Twitter/X presence +- Company blog authors + +### Phase 3: Customize Materials + +**CV Adjustments:** +- Lead with relevant experience for THIS role +- Mirror their language (use keywords from job post) +- Quantify achievements that match their needs +- Remove irrelevant fluff + +**Cover Letter Formula:** +``` +Para 1: Why THIS company (show you researched) +Para 2: Why YOU (specific experience matching their needs) +Para 3: What you'll DO (concrete value you'll add) +Para 4: Call to action (meeting request) +``` + +### Phase 4: Multi-Channel Approach + +**LinkedIn:** +1. Connect with HR/hiring manager (personalized note) +2. Comment thoughtfully on their posts +3. Share relevant content they might see +4. InMail if premium available + +**Email:** +``` +Subject: [Role] Application - [Your Name] | [Unique Value Prop] + +Short, punchy, shows you did homework. +Attach CV. Link to portfolio/GitHub. +Clear ask: "Would love 15 minutes to discuss." +``` + +**Twitter/X:** +- Follow company + key people +- Engage with their content genuinely +- DM if appropriate (after warming up) + +### Phase 5: Follow-Up Cadence + +``` +Day 0: Apply + Connect on LinkedIn +Day 3: Follow-up email if no response +Day 7: LinkedIn message or comment on their content +Day 14: Final follow-up with new angle +``` + +**Never:** +- Send the same message twice +- Be desperate or needy in tone +- Spam multiple people at same company simultaneously + +## Templates + +### LinkedIn Connection Request +``` +Hi [Name], I just applied for the [Role] position and wanted to connect directly. +Your work on [specific thing] caught my attention. Would love to learn more about [Company]'s engineering culture. +``` + +### Cold Email +``` +Subject: Quick question about [Role] at [Company] + +Hi [Name], + +I noticed [Company] is hiring for [Role] and I'm genuinely excited about [specific thing about company - product, mission, tech]. + +Quick background: I've spent [X years] doing [relevant experience], most recently [specific achievement that matches their needs]. + +I'd love to learn more about what you're looking for in this role. Do you have 15 minutes this week for a quick call? + +Best, +[Name] +[LinkedIn] | [Portfolio/GitHub] +``` + +### Follow-Up +``` +Subject: Re: [Previous Subject] + +Hi [Name], + +Following up on my application for [Role]. + +Since I last reached out, I [did something relevant - built something, wrote about topic, etc.]. + +Still very interested in [Company]. Happy to chat whenever convenient. + +Best, +[Name] +``` + +## Execution Commands + +### Research Company +```bash +# Web search for company intel +web_search "[Company] engineering blog" +web_search "[Company] tech stack" +web_search "[Company] series [A/B/C] funding" +web_search "site:glassdoor.com [Company] reviews" +``` + +### Find People +```bash +# LinkedIn search via browser +# Search: "[Company] recruiter" or "[Company] engineering manager" +# Check mutual connections +``` + +### Email Discovery +```bash +# Common patterns to try: +# firstname@company.com +# firstname.lastname@company.com +# f.lastname@company.com +# firstnamelastname@company.com +``` + +## Integration with Other Skills + +- **browser**: LinkedIn automation, company research +- **bird**: Twitter engagement with company/employees +- **gog**: Email outreach via Gmail +- **nano-pdf**: CV editing and customization + +## Success Metrics + +Track per application: +- [ ] Company researched +- [ ] CV customized +- [ ] Cover letter written +- [ ] HR/Hiring manager identified +- [ ] Connection request sent +- [ ] Follow-up scheduled + +## Files + +Store job hunt data in: +- `memory/job-targets.md` — Active targets and status +- `memory/job-templates/` — Customized CVs and cover letters + +--- + +*"The job doesn't go to the best candidate. It goes to the best job hunter."* \ No newline at end of file