I built an open-source Codex-native job search assistant with LaTeX CVs and ATS checks

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A developer created an open-source, Codex-native job search assistant. This tool helps users build candidate profiles from their documents, rank job postings, and generate tailored…

I adapted the idea of an AI job application workspace into a Codex-native repo.

It lets you:
 - build a grounded candidate profile from your own documents
 - rank job postings against that profile
 - generate tailored CVs and cover letters
 - compile LaTeX PDFs
 - run ATS text extraction with pdftotext
 - track outcomes and improve future applications

Inspired by and adapted from MadsLorentzen/ai-job-search I rebuilt the workflow around OpenAI Codex with Codex skills, validation tools, LaTeX/PDF checks, and clear setup instructions.

I’d like feedback on the workflow design, README clarity, and whether the Codex skills are structured well, and any kind of improvement.

TopicsOpenAIOpen source

Keywords#assistant#checks#native#search#source#built

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