A sophisticated AI-driven automation system that handles job discovery, resume tailoring, and ATS application submission.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install job-applications
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install job-applications using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
Prefer to download?
Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Job Application Automation Skill?
This automation framework is built to leverage Openclaw Skills for high-efficiency job hunting. It removes the manual burden of searching for roles by scanning major job boards like Indeed and LinkedIn based on specific criteria. The skill evaluates job descriptions for fit, filters out undesired industries, and uses a structured data approach to generate professional-grade LaTeX resumes specifically tailored to each role.
Beyond just finding jobs, this system navigates complex Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to submit applications on your behalf. By integrating with Openclaw Skills, the agent can handle multi-step forms on platforms like Workday, Lever, and Greenhouse, ensuring that every submission is logged and tracked for full visibility into the hiring funnel.
Job Application Automation Skill Use Cases
- Automatically scanning Indeed and LinkedIn for new remote software engineering roles posted within the last 24 hours.
- Generating customized PDF resumes that emphasize specific tech stacks to match job descriptions perfectly.
- Submitting applications to Greenhouse and Lever boards without manual form filling.
- Tracking the status of dozens of applications in a centralized JSON database to avoid duplicate efforts.
How Job Application Automation Skill Works
- Scans job boards using browser automation to identify new listings matching target titles.
- Compares findings against a local tracking database to ensure only new opportunities are processed.
- Evaluates the job description against industry exclusion lists and skill requirements to score the fit.
- Triggers a Python script to reorder resume bullet points and compile a new LaTeX PDF tailored to the job.
- Detects the ATS platform (e.g., Workday or Indeed Easy Apply) and fills in the required candidate data.
- Logs the application result and sends a summary report to a connected Discord channel.
Job Application Automation Skill Setup
To get started with this skill within the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, follow these steps:
# Create the directory structure
mkdir -p job-applications/{resume-source,scripts,tailored-resumes,tracking,logs}
# Configure your search criteria and candidate info
# Edit config.json with your specific job titles and preferences
# Ensure LaTeX is installed for resume compilation
sudo apt-get install texlive-latex-extra
# Initialize the tracking database
echo "[]" > tracking/applications.json
Job Application Automation Skill Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes its operations through a structured directory and file schema:
| File/Folder | Purpose |
|---|---|
config.json |
Contains search filters, target titles, and personal metadata for forms. |
resume.json |
The source of truth containing all work history and skills. |
applications.json |
The central log of all IDs, companies, statuses, and resume versions used. |
tailor_resume.py |
The logic engine for reordering resume bullets and triggering LaTeX. |
tailored-resumes/ |
Storage for every unique PDF generated for specific job submissions. |
Job Application Automation Skill Advanced Features
- Multi-platform ATS support including specialized handlers for complex Workday multi-page wizards.
- Intelligent industry filtering that automatically skips roles in banking, gambling, or other excluded sectors.
- Integration with Openclaw Skills browser context for persisting LinkedIn and Indeed session logins.
- Automated resume tailoring that prioritizes bullet points based on keyword relevance without fabricating data.
- Real-time reporting via Discord hooks for daily application summaries and manual intervention alerts.
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