Automate your CV/Resume

Why automate your CV/resume?

In a competitive job hunting market due to numerous layoffs, you must be fast and efficient in tailoring your CV/resume for the specific role’s requirements. A flexible automation script that can generate this using a basic set of data is the way to get pass the automated AI rejection algorithm and to a human assessor enabling you to get a chance at the screening or first interview.

Workday’s form parsing system

The most popular system that I have encountered when applying for new roles is Workday – it seems that we have to sign-up to each Workday system EVERY time we apply for a potential new role. So I will initially focus on this ATS system in the following piece.

I asked ChatGPT: Can you help me build a CV/resume suitable for auto filling workday’s forms
ChatGPT said: Yes — I can help you build a resume in a clean, structured format that works well with Workday’s parsing system.

Workday (and other ATS systems) scans resumes to auto-fill forms, so the goal is to make yours:

  • Simple structure → clear sections, no tables, columns, or graphics.
  • Consistent formatting → standard headings like Experience, Education, Skills.
  • Readable by ATS → avoid images, text boxes, or unusual fonts.
  • Keyword-rich → match the job description.

Here’s a solid ATS-friendly template outline you can adapt:

[Your Full Name]

[City, State] | [Phone] | [Email] | [LinkedIn] | [Portfolio/Website if any]

Summary

2–3 sentences highlighting your key expertise, years of experience, and what you bring to the role. Keep it concise.

Skills

  • Skill 1 | Skill 2 | Skill 3 | Skill 4
  • Skill 5 | Skill 6 | Skill 7 | Skill 8

Professional Experience

Job Title — Company, Location
MM/YYYY – Present

  • Bullet point starting with a strong verb (e.g., “Led,” “Developed,” “Improved”).
  • Focus on achievements, not just duties.
  • Include numbers/metrics where possible.

Job Title — Company, Location
MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY

  • Bullet point 1
  • Bullet point 2
  • Bullet point 3

Education

Degree — School, Location
MM/YYYY – MM/YYYY

Certifications (if any)

  • Certification Name — Issuer, Year

This format:
✔ Uses standard headings Workday recognizes.
✔ Avoids tables, headers/footers, and fancy formatting.
✔ Ensures auto-fill works smoothly.

👉 Do you want me to take your current resume (or work/education details) and reformat it into this Workday-optimized version? If you share your content, I can build a polished draft for you.

You said:

can you create a yaml template

ChatGPT said:

Got it ✅ — a YAML resume template is perfect because it’s structured and clean, and we can later export it into plain text, Word, or PDF for Workday.

Here’s a solid YAML skeleton you can fill in:

personal_information:
  name: "Your Full Name"
  location: "City, State"
  phone: "XXX-XXX-XXXX"
  email: "youremail@example.com"
  linkedin: "https://linkedin.com/in/yourprofile"
  website: "https://yourportfolio.com"

summary:
  - "Short statement (2–3 sentences) highlighting your years of experience, key skills, and career focus."

skills:
  - "Skill 1"
  - "Skill 2"
  - "Skill 3"
  - "Skill 4"
  - "Skill 5"
  - "Skill 6"

experience:
  - title: "Job Title"
    company: "Company Name"
    location: "City, State"
    start_date: "MM/YYYY"
    end_date: "Present"   # or "MM/YYYY"
    achievements:
      - "Action-oriented bullet describing an achievement with measurable results."
      - "Another achievement that shows impact."
      - "Optional third bullet."

  - title: "Previous Job Title"
    company: "Previous Company"
    location: "City, State"
    start_date: "MM/YYYY"
    end_date: "MM/YYYY"
    achievements:
      - "Bullet point 1"
      - "Bullet point 2"
      - "Bullet point 3"

education:
  - degree: "Degree Name"
    field_of_study: "Field"
    school: "University/College Name"
    location: "City, State"
    start_date: "MM/YYYY"
    end_date: "MM/YYYY"

certifications:
  - name: "Certification Name"
    issuer: "Issuing Organization"
    year: "YYYY"

projects:   # optional
  - name: "Project Title"
    description: "Brief description of what you built, tools used, and outcomes."
    link: "https://link-to-project.com"

This format is:
✔ ATS-friendly (no formatting tricks, Workday will parse cleanly).
✔ Human-readable (you can convert into Markdown, Word, or PDF easily).
✔ Extensible (add/remove sections as needed).

Would you like me to fill in a sample with realistic content (say, in IT, finance, or another field you’re targeting) so you can see how it looks with real data?

You said:

Can you create a json template

ChatGPT said:

Absolutely ✅ — here’s a clean JSON resume template you can use for Workday-friendly resumes.

{
  "personal_information": {
    "name": "Your Full Name",
    "location": "City, State",
    "phone": "XXX-XXX-XXXX",
    "email": "youremail@example.com",
    "linkedin": "https://linkedin.com/in/yourprofile",
    "website": "https://yourportfolio.com"
  },
  "summary": [
    "Short statement (2–3 sentences) highlighting your years of experience, key skills, and career focus."
  ],
  "skills": [
    "Skill 1",
    "Skill 2",
    "Skill 3",
    "Skill 4",
    "Skill 5",
    "Skill 6"
  ],
  "experience": [
    {
      "title": "Job Title",
      "company": "Company Name",
      "location": "City, State",
      "start_date": "MM/YYYY",
      "end_date": "Present",
      "achievements": [
        "Action-oriented bullet describing an achievement with measurable results.",
        "Another achievement that shows impact.",
        "Optional third bullet."
      ]
    },
    {
      "title": "Previous Job Title",
      "company": "Previous Company",
      "location": "City, State",
      "start_date": "MM/YYYY",
      "end_date": "MM/YYYY",
      "achievements": [
        "Bullet point 1",
        "Bullet point 2",
        "Bullet point 3"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "education": [
    {
      "degree": "Degree Name",
      "field_of_study": "Field",
      "school": "University/College Name",
      "location": "City, State",
      "start_date": "MM/YYYY",
      "end_date": "MM/YYYY"
    }
  ],
  "certifications": [
    {
      "name": "Certification Name",
      "issuer": "Issuing Organization",
      "year": "YYYY"
    }
  ],
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "Project Title",
      "description": "Brief description of what you built, tools used, and outcomes.",
      "link": "https://link-to-project.com"
    }
  ]
}

✔ This JSON mirrors the YAML version, but is structured for easy parsing.
✔ You can directly convert it into text/Word/PDF later, or even pipe it into a resume generator.
✔ Clean, ATS-friendly, and keeps all resume data structured.

Do you want me to fill in this JSON with sample data (e.g., for tech, finance, or project management) so you can see a real-world example?

You said:

Can you create a MS Word template

ChatGPT said:

I created a clean, ATS-friendly Microsoft Word resume template you can use with Workday and other systems.

ATS_Friendly_Resume_TemplateDownload

It has all the standard sections (Summary, Skills, Experience, Education, Certifications, Projects) in a simple format so Workday can auto-fill fields without issues.

Would you like me to also make a filled-in example version (e.g., for a tech, finance, or management role) so you can see how it looks with real content?

Create for me a covering letter template suitable for senior positions

ChatGPT said:

Got it ✅ — for senior positions, a cover letter should be structured, professional, and emphasize leadership, strategy, and measurable impact. It should:

  • Be one page, 3–4 short paragraphs.
  • Highlight leadership, vision, and results, not just responsibilities.
  • Tie your background to the company’s goals.
  • End with a confident call to action.

Here’s a universal template you can adapt:

Senior-Level Cover Letter Template

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Email] | [Phone] | [LinkedIn]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP]

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I am writing to express my interest in the [Position Title] role at [Company Name]. With over [X years] of leadership experience in [industry/field], I bring a proven track record of driving strategic growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering measurable business impact.

In my most recent role as [Your Current/Last Role] at [Company Name], I [insert 1–2 strong achievements with metrics—e.g., led a $50M digital transformation initiative, increased operational efficiency by 20%, expanded global market presence, etc.]. My leadership style combines strategic vision with hands-on execution, enabling me to align teams with organizational objectives and deliver sustainable results.

I am particularly drawn to [Company Name] because of [specific reason: innovation in the industry, company’s mission, recent achievements, or leadership culture]. I am confident that my expertise in [relevant competencies: executive decision-making, change management, strategic partnerships, P&L responsibility, etc.] would enable me to make an immediate and lasting contribution to your leadership team.

I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my background, skills, and vision align with [Company Name]’s] goals. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to your continued success.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]

This template is:
✔ ATS-safe (plain text, no formatting issues if submitted online).
✔ Leadership-focused (uses strategic, senior-level language).
✔ Customizable (plug in achievements and company-specific details).

👉 Do you want me to generate a Word version of this template (like I did with the resume), so you can edit and use it directly?

You said:

focus on more technical leadership

ChatGPT said:

Perfect — for senior technical leadership roles (e.g., Director of Engineering, Head of Technology, CTO-track roles), the cover letter should emphasize:

  • Technical depth + leadership (e.g., scaling platforms, leading engineering teams, overseeing architecture).
  • Strategic influence (bridging business goals with technology).
  • Innovation & delivery (transformations, large-scale implementations, measurable outcomes).

Here’s a refined cover letter template for senior technical leadership:

Senior Technical Leadership Cover Letter

[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[City, State, ZIP]
[Email] | [Phone] | [LinkedIn]

[Date]

[Hiring Manager’s Name]
[Company Name]
[Company Address]
[City, State, ZIP]

Dear [Hiring Manager’s Name],

I am excited to apply for the [Position Title] role at [Company Name]. With more than [X years] of experience leading technical teams and driving large-scale technology initiatives, I specialize in aligning engineering strategy with business growth while fostering innovation and operational excellence.

In my role as [Your Current/Most Recent Role] at [Company Name], I led [specific example: a global team of X engineers, architects, and data scientists] to design and deliver [major initiative: cloud migration, enterprise platform, AI-driven solution, cybersecurity overhaul, etc.], resulting in [quantifiable impact: reduced costs by X%, accelerated time-to-market by Y weeks, improved reliability to 99.99% uptime]. I have also built and mentored high-performing engineering organizations, establishing technical roadmaps, governance frameworks, and delivery pipelines that scale with business needs.

What excites me about [Company Name] is the opportunity to [connect your expertise to their current challenges—e.g., scaling digital platforms, advancing data strategy, adopting AI/ML, modernizing infrastructure]. My expertise spans [key areas: cloud architecture, enterprise systems, DevOps, cybersecurity, data engineering, product development lifecycle], and I am passionate about using technology as a strategic driver of growth.

I would welcome the chance to discuss how my experience in technical leadership, large-scale architecture, and cross-functional strategy can contribute to [Company Name]’s] continued success and innovation.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]

This is:
✔ Senior-level tone (focus on impact, not tasks).
✔ Technical + leadership hybrid (architecture, engineering management, delivery).
✔ Customizable for specific industries (finance, healthcare, SaaS, manufacturing, etc.).

👉 Do you want me to also generate this as a Word template (like the resume one), so you can easily edit and send it out?

You said:

yes

ChatGPT said:

Here’s your senior technical leadership cover letter template in Word format:

Senior_Technical_Leadership_Cover_Letter_TemplateDownload

It’s structured for executive/technical leadership roles, emphasizing strategy, architecture, and team leadership, while staying ATS-safe and professional.

Would you like me to also make a matching design set (resume + cover letter with the same styling) so they look consistent when you send applications?

You said:

yes

ChatGPT said:

Here’s a matching design set for you — resume and cover letter templates with the same professional styling:

Matching_Resume_TemplateDownload

Matching_Cover_Letter_TemplateDownload

Both are ATS-friendly, focused on senior technical leadership, and styled consistently so your application looks polished.

Do you also want me to create a PowerPoint version (for presenting your career profile in leadership interviews)?