AI JOB APPLICATION ASSISTANT

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• ABOUT THE PROJECT

This project is an AI-powered job application assistant built using Python, Claude API, and Cursor.

I built this project as part of an AI engineering quest-based hiring process to explore AI-native workflows and agent development.

The assistant focuses on:

• CV and resume improvement

• Cover letter writing

• Interview preparation

• LinkedIn profile tips

• Career support for cybersecurity and tech roles

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• WHY I BUILT THIS

I wanted to build something practical that solves a real problem.

A lot of people struggle with:

• tailoring their CVs

• understanding job descriptions

• preparing for interviews

• presenting themselves properly for tech opportunities

Since I am also building my own career in tech and cybersecurity, this problem felt relevant and meaningful to work on.

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• TOOLS USED

• Python 3.12

• Claude API (Anthropic)

• Cursor IDE

• python-dotenv

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• PROJECT FILES

[main.py](http://main.py)          -> main AI agent script

.env             -> stores API key securely

.env.example     -> example environment setup

.cursorrules     -> Cursor configuration

[README.md](http://README.md)        -> project documentation

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• HOW TO RUN THE PROJECT

Install dependencies:

pip install anthropic python-dotenv

Add your API key inside .env:

ANTHROPIC_API_KEY=your_api_key_here

Run the project:

python [main.py](http://main.py)

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• EXAMPLE PROMPT

Help me tailor my CV for a cybersecurity internship

The assistant responds with personalized career guidance and recommendations.

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• SECURITY NOTES

• API keys are stored using environment variables

• Sensitive information should not be uploaded publicly

• .env should be excluded from GitHub uploads

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• CURRENT STATUS

The project currently:

• runs in the terminal

• accepts interactive prompts

• generates AI responses dynamically

Possible future improvements:

• memory/chat history

• web interface

• file upload support

• resume analysis features

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• AUTHOR

Maria Buhari