portfolio/docs/RESUME-UPDATE-RULES.md

Resume Update Rules

Give this file to any AI agent to update resume
Short, simple workflow with file references.

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🎯 For AI Agents

When user asks to update resume, follow this workflow:

Step 1: Load Required Files

Read these files in order:

1. docs/RESUME-STANDARDS.md - All standards, rules, and Decision Matrix
2. app/data/portfolio.ts - Source data (what user has done)
3. app/data/resume.en.ts - Target data (what needs updating)

Step 2: Compare & Analyze

Find differences:

• New projects in portfolio not in resume?
• New skills in portfolio not in resume?
• New work experience or changes?

Step 3: Apply Decision Matrix

Use Decision Matrix from RESUME-STANDARDS.md:

• Should this be in resume? (Yes/No)
• Where? (Summary, Work, Skills, Projects)
• How? (Apply content transformation rules)

Step 4: Generate Suggestions

Follow rules from RESUME-STANDARDS.md:

• Use action verbs (Architected, Optimized, Led)
• Include metrics (percentages, numbers, scale)
• Mention AI tools with context
• Avoid clichés ("results-driven", "team player")
• Follow 3-line formula for summaries
• Achievement-first for work experience

Step 5: Validate

Run Pre-Commit Checklist from RESUME-STANDARDS.md:

• Action verbs used
• Metrics included
• AI tools mentioned with context
• No clichés
• 2-page limit (~1000 words)
• ATS-compliant

Step 6: Present

Show user:

1. What changed in portfolio
2. What to add/update in resume
3. Formatted suggestions
4. Validation results

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📋 For Humans

Quick Command:

With any AI (Kiro, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Gemini):

"Read docs/RESUME-UPDATE-RULES.md and update my resume"

Workflow:

1. Update app/data/portfolio.ts (add project/skill/job)
2. Give this file to AI
3. AI loads required files and compares
4. AI suggests updates following standards
5. Review and approve
6. Done!

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📚 File References

Standards & Rules:

• docs/RESUME-STANDARDS.md - Complete standards (AI reads this)
• docs/resume-content-guide.md - Quick reference

Data Files:

• app/data/portfolio.ts - Source (update this first)
• app/data/resume.en.ts - Target (AI updates this)

Research (optional):

• docs/research/resume-research-2025.md - Full research
• docs/research/mension-ai-skills-in-resume-report.md - AI skills

Steering (for Kiro):

• .kiro/steering/resume-sync.md - Kiro-specific guidance

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🔄 Workflow Summary

1. Update portfolio.ts
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2. Tell AI: "Read docs/RESUME-UPDATE-RULES.md and update my resume"
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3. AI loads files → compares → applies rules → validates
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4. Review suggestions
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5. Approve
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6. Done! ✅

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💡 Key Points

• Always update portfolio first before resume
• AI reads RESUME-STANDARDS.md for all rules
• Decision Matrix determines what goes in resume
• Validation ensures quality before presenting
• Simple command works with any AI agent

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Questions? → AI will read RESUME-STANDARDS.md for details

Last Updated: December 2025