resume-writing
ATS optimization, achievement frameworks (STAR, CAR), formatting, tailoring, and portfolio presentation
Profile →npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill resume-writing --agent claude-code
Same command for any agent — swap --agent for codex, cursor, copilot.
Weekly change comes from our own snapshots, not the repository page — it measures attention, not adoption.
# Resume Writing Craft resumes that pass ATS filters and impress human reviewers. ## ATS Optimization ### Must-Do - Use standard section headings: Experience, Education, Skills - No tables, columns, or graphics in the main content - Save as .docx (preferred) or plain PDF (not scanned) - Use standard fonts: Arial, Calibri, Helvetica - Include keywords from the job description verbatim ### Avoid - Headers/footers (ATS may miss content there) - Icons, logos, or images - Text boxes or floating elements - Fancy formatting (templates with sidebars often fail ATS) ## Achievement Frameworks ### STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) ``` Situation: Legacy system had 15s page load times Task: Reduce to <2s for ecommerce conversion Action: Implemented CDN caching, lazy loading, DB indexing Result: Page load reduced to 1.2s, conversion up 23% ``` ### CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) — shorter variant ``` Challenge: 40% customer churn in first 90 days Action: Built onboarding sequence with 5 touchpoints and milestone tracking Result: Churn reduced to 12%, NPS improved from 32 to 64 ``` ## Formatting Rules - One page for <10 years experience, two pages max for senior - Bullet points: 4-6 per role
- ATS Optimization
- Must-Do
- Avoid
- Achievement Frameworks
- STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
- CAR (Challenge, Action, Result) — shorter variant
- Formatting Rules
What does the resume-writing skill do?
ATS optimization, achievement frameworks (STAR, CAR), formatting, tailoring, and portfolio presentation
How do I install it?
Run `npx skills add cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills --skill resume-writing --agent claude-code` — it drops the skill into your project so the agent can pick it up. Swap the --agent value for codex, cursor or copilot if you use one of those.
Where does this skill come from?
From cosmicstack-labs/mercury-agent-skills, a repository with 364 stars. We read it straight from the repository tree rather than a submitted listing, so what you see here is what is actually published.
Is a popular skill a good skill?
Not necessarily. Stars measure attention, not adoption — a repository can trend for a week and be abandoned. That is why we show the weekly change from our own snapshots next to the total, instead of a single flattering number.