What you need

A free Claude account at claude.ai. That is it. The free tier has a daily message limit, but it is more than enough to work through one or two applications per day.

The tools also work with a paid Claude subscription if you have one, but it is not required.

How to install a skill

Follow these steps for each skill you want to install. It takes about 30 seconds per skill.

1

Download the skill file from the section below. It will save a file ending in .skill to your computer.

2

Open Claude at claude.ai and sign in.

3

Go to Settings. Click on your name or the menu icon in the bottom left corner, then select Settings.

4

Find the Skills section. In Settings, look for "Skills" or "Profile" in the left sidebar.

5

Upload the .skill file. Click "Add Skill" or drag the file into the upload area. Claude will confirm the skill was installed.

6

Done. The skill is now active. Start a new conversation and Claude will use the skill automatically when it is relevant.

Tip: You can install all four skills at once. They work independently, so Claude will use whichever one fits what you are asking for.

Download the skills

Listed in recommended order. Start with Experience Discovery if you are not sure what you have to offer. Start with Job Search AI Guide if you already have a job posting you want to apply for.

Start here

Experience Discovery

Uncover the transferable skills hidden in your life experience. Use this if you feel like you have nothing to put on a CV.

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Write applications

Job Search AI Guide

Analyse job postings, write cover letters that sound like you, check for keywords, and get feedback on existing applications.

Download
Create opportunities

Unsolicited Applications

Reach out to companies directly with a networking guide that makes the process concrete and actionable.

Download
Prepare for interviews

Interview Preparation

Research the company, predict their questions, build your answers, and practise with a mock interview.

Download

What to do after installing

Open a new conversation in Claude and just say what you need. The skills activate automatically. Here are some things you can try:

"I have a job posting I want to apply for. Here it is: [paste the posting]"
"I do not know what I am good at. Can you help me figure out what skills I have?"
"I want to reach out to a company that is not hiring. How do I approach this?"
"I have an interview next Tuesday. Help me prepare."
"Here is my cover letter. Can you give me honest feedback?"

The tools will ask you questions, guide you through the process, and produce drafts you can review and refine. Remember: everything they produce is a starting point. Read it, adjust it, and make sure it sounds like you before you send anything.

Questions? Want to share feedback?

These tools are free and always will be. If you found them useful, the best thing you can do is share them with someone else who needs them.

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