# How to Configure the AI for Personalized Job Searching > Learn to configure the AI for personalized job searching with a simple three-step onboarding process. Tailor your profile, define evaluation rules, and select tools for smart job hunting. - Repository: [Mads Lorentzen/ai-job-search](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search) - Tags: how-to-guide - Published: 2026-07-09 --- **You configure the AI for personalized job searching by completing a three-step onboarding process in the `ai-job-search` repository: populate your candidate profile in [`CLAUDE.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/CLAUDE.md), define fit-evaluation rules in [`04-job-evaluation.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/04-job-evaluation.md), and select LaTeX templates and job portal tools before running the `/setup`, `/scrape`, and `/apply` commands.** The `MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search` repository provides a Claude Code-driven job application assistant that automates the search and application process. To configure the AI for personalized job searching, you must supply your career profile, scoring preferences, and document templates across three specific configuration files. This guide walks through the exact file paths and commands needed to personalize the system. ## Step 1: Build Your Candidate Profile The personalization system reads your career data from two locations. The master profile lives in [`CLAUDE.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) at the repository root, while the structured template is stored in [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md). Run the `/setup` command in the Claude CLI to launch an interactive interview. The wizard extracts data from three sources: 1. A populated `documents/` folder containing PDFs of your existing CV and diplomas 2. A single pasted CV text 3. A live interview session The wizard writes the extracted values into the skill markdown files, creating a persistent **candidate profile** that drives all future applications. ## Step 2: Define Fit-Evaluation Rules To control how the AI ranks job postings, modify [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md). This file contains a JSON-style rubric that the `/apply` command consumes to generate a numeric fit score and textual justification. Edit the following sections to reflect your priorities: - **Skill match**: Weight specific technical skills against job requirements - **Career alignment**: Define target roles, industries, and seniority levels - **Location constraints**: Set geographic preferences or remote work requirements - **Deal-breakers**: List non-negotiable exclusions (e.g., specific technologies or company types) Changes to this file instantly influence future searches, as the `/scrape` and `/apply` commands reference this rubric when evaluating postings. ## Step 3: Select Templates and Job Portal Tools The system uses LaTeX for document generation. The default **CV template** is located at `cv/main_example.tex` and uses the moderncv banking style compiled with `lualatex`. The default **cover letter template** resides at `cover_letters/cover.cls` and uses Raleway fonts compiled with `xelatex`. To register a custom template, run `/add-template` and point the wizard to your `.tex` file. The command records compile instructions and stores the template under `templates/`. For job searching, the repository ships with CLI tools for four Danish portals: **Jobbank**, **Jobdanmark**, **Jobindex**, and **Jobnet**. Install these tools with `bun install` in their respective directories under `.agents/skills/`. To add a new portal, run `/add-portal` and follow the guided scaffolding. ## Running the Personalized Workflow Once configured, execute the core commands to run your personalized search. The `/scrape` command searches all configured portals and returns postings ranked by your fit-evaluation rubric. The `/apply ` command takes a specific posting, re-evaluates fit, auto-generates tailored CV and cover letter PDFs, runs ATS-text-layer checks, and returns verified submission materials. The entire pipeline is **profile-driven**—any update to [`CLAUDE.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) or the evaluation markdown immediately affects future outputs. ```bash # Clone the repository and install portal tools gh repo clone MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search cd ai-job-search cd .agents/skills/jobbank-search/cli && bun install && cd ../../.. cd .agents/skills/jobdanmark-search/cli && bun install && cd ../../.. cd .agents/skills/jobindex-search/cli && bun install && cd ../../.. cd .agents/skills/jobnet-search/cli && bun install && cd ../../.. ``` ```bash # Launch Claude Code and run the interactive setup claude /setup ``` ```bash # (Optional) Fine-tune the evaluation rubric nano .claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md ``` ```bash # Execute the job search and application workflow /scrape /apply https://jobindex.dk/job/1234567 ``` ```bash # Add custom templates or portals as needed /add-template /add-portal ``` ## Summary - Configure your **candidate profile** in [`CLAUDE.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) and [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md) using the `/setup` wizard - Personalize **fit-evaluation rules** in [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md) to control how the AI scores job postings - Select **LaTeX templates** (`cv/main_example.tex`, `cover_letters/cover.cls`) and job portal tools (Jobbank, Jobdanmark, Jobindex, Jobnet) for your target market - Execute `/scrape` to search and `/apply` to generate tailored applications based on your configuration ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What file contains the candidate profile configuration? The master candidate profile is stored in [`CLAUDE.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/CLAUDE.md) at the repository root, with a structured template maintained in [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/01-candidate-profile.md). The `/setup` command populates these files based on your documents or interview responses. ### How do I customize how the AI scores job fit? Edit [`.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md`](https://github.com/MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search/blob/main/.claude/skills/job-application-assistant/04-job-evaluation.md) to adjust the JSON-style rubric for skill matching, career alignment, location constraints, and deal-breakers. The `/apply` command uses this file to generate fit scores and justifications for each posting. ### Can I use my own LaTeX templates for CVs and cover letters? Yes. Run `/add-template` to register custom `.tex` files. The system stores these in `templates/` and records whether to use `lualatex` or `xelatex` for compilation. The default templates are `cv/main_example.tex` (moderncv style) and `cover_letters/cover.cls` (Raleway fonts). ### Which job portals are supported by default? The repository includes CLI tools for four Danish portals: Jobbank, Jobdanmark, Jobindex, and Jobnet. Install these with `bun install` in their respective `.agents/skills/` directories. You can add additional portals using the `/add-portal` command.