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[3]: https://mustache.github.io/
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It also writes to html and text.
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## You Will Need
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1. groff 1.23.0: for typesetting and pdf output (with the ms macro package; it *should* be installed anywhere groff is installed)
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4. jq 1.6: json queries
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5. (optional) just 1.14.0: just a command runner
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## Getting Started
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## Cover Letter
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1. Edit `example.toml`
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2. Run `just pdf`
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3. View pdf
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I'm honestly not sure what the point of a cover letter is.
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But here's how to make one.
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First, feed a job description and your resume into chatgpt to get a
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(probably way too stuffy and wordy)
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cover letter and then tweak it to your liking.
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Then format it (groff) and templatize it (rec)!
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Pepper it with slots like `{{position}}` and `{{company}}`
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and then:
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```
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cat << EOF | recfmt -f coverletter.ms | groff -ms -Tpdf > coverletter.pdf
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position: chief lumberjack
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company: swarthy lumberjacks of america
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EOF
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```
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## Frequently Questioned Answers
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Why TOML?
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: Because YAML is a drag.
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: Because JSON, while highly serializable, is highly annoying to write with its strict, verbose syntax.
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: Because while I love GNU Recfiles, they are just a little too annoying to query
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: Because while I love GNU Recfiles, they are just a little too annoying to query and template when complex table joins are involved.
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&& mustache lib/view.js template/html.tmpl \
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> {{outhtm}} \
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|| echo "No update"
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# view stale applications
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@stale:
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stale=$(gdate -d'- 14 days') \
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&& recsel db/jobsearch.rec -ie 'status ~ "active"' -p company,created,updated \
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| recsel -e "updated << '$stale'"
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# make coverletter
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coverletter:
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#!/usr/bin/env sh
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read -p "company: " company
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read -p "position: " position
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cat<<EOF | recfmt -f src/coverletter.ms | groff -ms -Tpdf > dist/coverletter.pdf
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company: $company
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position: $position
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EOF
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Hello!
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.LP
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I am writing to express my interest in the {{position}}
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position at {{company}}. With over 8 years of comprehensive
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experience in software development, a strong background in full stack
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development, and a proven track record of successfully leading technical teams
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and projects, I am confident in my ability to contribute to the success of your
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dynamic and innovative organization.
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.PP
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In my previous roles as Engineering Manager and Full Stack Engineer, I
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led the technical aspects of software development projects, taking ownership of
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the entire software development lifecycle. I collaborated closely with product
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managers and stakeholders to define project requirements, translating them into
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robust technical solutions. My proficiency in web development technologies,
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including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, along with expertise in modern frameworks
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such as Vue and React, enabled me to architect, design, and develop
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scalable and high-performance full stack mobile applications via React Native and Expo.
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.PP
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Throughout my career, I have demonstrated effective communication and
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leadership skills, providing technical guidance and mentorship to development
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teams. My commitment to code quality, performance, and adherence to coding
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standards has consistently resulted in successful project delivery.
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.PP
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I am excited about the possibility of joining {{company}} and contributing
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to its continued success. Enclosed with this letter is my resume, which
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provides further details about my skills and experiences. I look forward to the
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opportunity to discuss how my background aligns with the goals of your
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organization in more detail.
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.PP
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Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to bring my leadership and
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technical expertise to {{company}} and contribute to its ongoing growth and
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success.
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.sp 2v
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.LP
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Sincerely,
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.sp 2v
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.LP
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Joe Bloggs
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