Configuration

Configuration

Read .jobops/config.json. If missing, stop with:

JOBOPS NOT CONFIGURED Run /jobops:setup to initialize your workspace.

Use config.directories.<key> for all file paths in this skill. Use config.preferences.cultural_profile if this skill generates resume-style content. Use config.preferences.default_jurisdiction if this skill has jurisdiction-sensitive logic (crisis/legal skills accept --jurisdiction=<ISO-3166-2> to override).

Templates

For each template used by this skill, resolve the full path as:

{config.templates.base_dir}/{config.templates.active.<template_name>}/

Templates referenced by this skill: candidate_profile_schema

Application Path Resolution

This skill writes to a per-application folder. Before writing any output:

1. Parse {Company}_{Role}_{YYYYMMDD} from the job-posting filename, or honor --app=<slug> if supplied.
2. Compose the app folder: {config.directories.applications_root}/{app_slug}/.
3. Resolve this skill's sub-folder by category:
   • resume-development (buildresume, provenance-check) → resume/
   • cover-letter (coverletter) → cover-letter/
   • rubric / assessment (createrubric, assessjob, assesscandidate, auditjobposting) → assessment/
   • briefing / interview prep (briefing, interviewprep) → interview/
4. If the app folder does not exist, mkdir -p it, then copy {config.directories.job_postings}/{filename} → {app_slug}/job_posting.md so the pinned JD cannot silently change under completed work.
5. Exact-slug collisions (same Company+Role+Date) are not auto-suffixed. If the folder already contains the same output type, require the user to pass --app=<distinct-slug>.

Arguments

• $1: Step 3 final resume file path (required)
• $2: Job description file path (required)
• $3: Hiring manager name (optional, defaults to "Hiring Manager")

Produces a compelling cover letter based on the validated Step 3 resume, featuring a strategic requirements-matching table that directly demonstrates fit for the role. Process:

1. Load and analyze the validated Step 3 resume.
2. Extract critical requirements from the job description.
3. Create a requirements-matching table with evidence.
4. Generate a compelling narrative with cultural alignment.
5. Produce an interview-ready cover letter.

Step 1: Loading Final Resume

First, let me read your Step 3 final resume:

@$1

Step 2: Analyzing Job Requirements

Now loading the job description to extract critical requirements:

@$2

Step 3: Generating Cover Letter

Running Step 4 Agent...

I'm launching the step4-cover-letter agent to create your cover letter. This agent will:

Cover Letter Components:

• Opening Hook: Compelling introduction tailored to the specific role
• Requirements Alignment Table: Visual proof of your perfect fit
• Value Proposition: Narrative expanding on your strongest qualifications
• Cultural Fit: Demonstration of alignment with company mission
• Strong Close: Clear call-to-action for next steps

Requirements-Matching Table:

The cover letter will feature a two-column table that:

• Maps their top 5-6 requirements to your specific achievements
• Uses quantified evidence from your validated resume
• Provides scannable proof of fit for busy hiring managers
• Creates natural interview talking points

Quality Assurance:

• All claims traced to Step 3 validated content
• No hallucinations or unsupported assertions
• Company and role names verified for accuracy
• Cultural tone matches resume style
• Optimized for ATS and human review

Output

Your strategic cover letter will be saved as: {applications_root}/{app_slug}/cover-letter/cover_letter.md

Before the letter content, write this YAML metadata block with actual values:

---
job_file: $2
role: <role title>
company: <company name>
candidate: <full candidate name>
generated_by: /coverletter
generated_on: <ISO8601 timestamp>
output_type: cover_letter
status: final
version: 1.0
---

Update timestamps and increment version on subsequent iterations.

The cover letter will:

• Demonstrate immediate value to the employer
• Provide visual proof of requirements match
• Maintain credibility chain from master documents
• Create compelling case for interview invitation
• Stand out from generic applications

Next Steps

After generation, you'll have:

1. A compelling, evidence-based cover letter
2. A requirements-matching table for quick scanning
3. Consistent messaging across all application materials
4. Strong positioning for interview success

The cover letter and resume work together as a cohesive application package, with every claim defensible and every achievement traceable to your comprehensive work history.