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CV.md

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+# Name
+
+- **Contact:** [Email] | [Phone] | [LinkedIn Profile URL] | [GitHub Profile URL (Optional)] | [Portfolio URL (Optional)]
+- **Location:** [City, State]
+
+## Summary/Objective
+---
+*A brief 2-3 sentence summary of your skills and career goals.*
+
+## Work Experience
+---
+**Job Title** | Company Name | City, State
+*Month Year – Month Year*
+- Accomplishment/Responsibility 1
+- Accomplishment/Responsibility 2
+- Accomplishment/Responsibility 3
+
+**Job Title** | Company Name | City, State
+*Month Year – Month Year*
+- Accomplishment/Responsibility 1
+- Accomplishment/Responsibility 2
+
+## Education
+---
+**Degree Name** | University Name | City, State
+*Month Year – Month Year*
+- Relevant coursework or honors (Optional)
+
+## Skills
+---
+- **Programming Languages:** Language1, Language2
+- **Technologies/Frameworks:** Tech1, Tech2
+- **Other Skills:** Skill1, Skill2

README.md

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-# markdown-cv
+# CV and Cover Letter Repository
 
-A curriculum vitae maintained in plain text and rendered to HTML and PDF using CSS.
+This repository helps you maintain your CV in Markdown format and generate PDF versions. It also provides a template for creating cover letters.
 
-For more details, see the [project page](http://elipapa.github.io/markdown-cv), or the blog post on [why I switched to markdown for my CV](http://elipapa.github.io/blog/why-i-switched-to-markdown-for-my-cv.html).
+## Updating Your CV
 
-***
+1. Edit the `CV.md` file with your information.
+2. Follow the Markdown syntax for formatting.
 
-## Customization
+## Generating PDF from CV
 
-Simply [fork the markdown-cv repo](https://github.com/elipapa/markdown-cv)
+To convert your `CV.md` to a PDF, you'll need to have [Pandoc](https://pandoc.org/installing.html) installed. For high-quality PDFs, Pandoc uses a LaTeX engine. If you don't have one, you'll need to install one (e.g., [TeX Live](https://www.tug.org/texlive/), [MiKTeX](https://miktex.org/) for Windows, or [MacTeX](https://www.tug.org/mactex/) for macOS).
 
-![](https://help.github.com/assets/images/help/repository/fork_button.jpg)
+Once Pandoc and a LaTeX engine are installed, you can convert your CV to PDF using the following command in your terminal:
 
-and edit the `index.md` file [directly in Github](https://help.github.com/articles/editing-files-in-your-repository/)
+```bash
+pandoc CV.md -o CV.pdf
+```
 
-![](https://help.github.com/assets/images/help/repository/edit-file-edit-button.png)
+This command will:
+- Read the `CV.md` file.
+- Output a PDF file named `CV.pdf` in the same directory.
 
-adding your skills, jobs and education.
+You can add more Pandoc options for further customization (e.g., changing fonts, margins, etc.). Refer to the [Pandoc manual](https://pandoc.org/MANUAL.html) for details.
 
-![](https://help.github.com/assets/images/help/repository/edit-readme-light.png)
+## Using the Cover Letter Template
 
-## Distribution
+1.  **Make a copy** of the `cover_letter_template.md` file and rename it (e.g., `CompanyName_Cover_Letter.md`).
+2.  **Edit the new file**, replacing the placeholders (text in `[square brackets]`) with the specific information for the job you're applying for.
+3.  **Customize the body** of the letter to highlight your skills and experience relevant to that specific role, drawing information from your `CV.md`.
+4.  **Convert to PDF (Optional):** You can convert your cover letter to PDF using Pandoc, similar to how you convert your CV:
+    ```bash
+    pandoc CompanyName_Cover_Letter.md -o CompanyName_Cover_Letter.pdf
+    ```
 
-To transform your plain text CV into a beautiful and shareable HTML page, you have two options:
-
-### I. Use Github Pages to publish it online
-
-1. Delete the existing `gh-pages` branch from your fork. It will only contain this webpage. You can either use git or [the Github web interface](https://help.github.com/articles/creating-and-deleting-branches-within-your-repository/#deleting-a-branch).
-2. Create a new branch called `gh-pages`.
-3. Head to *yourusername*.github.io/markdown-cv to see your CV live.
-
-Any change you want to make to your CV from then on would have to be done on the `gh-pages` branch and will be immediately rendered by Github Pages.
-
-### II. Build it locally and print a PDF
-
-1. To [install jekyll](https://jekyllrb.com/docs/installation/), run `gem install bundler jekyll` from the command line.
-3. [Clone](https://help.github.com/en/articles/cloning-a-repository) your fork of markdown-cv to your local machine.
-3. Type `jekyll serve` to render your CV at http://localhost:4000.
-4. You can edit the `index.md` file and see the changes live in your browser.
-5. To print a PDF, press <kbd>⌘</kbd> + <kbd>p</kbd>. Print and web CSS media queries should take care of the styling.
-
-## Styling
-
-The included CSS will render your CV in two styles:
-s
-1. `kjhealy` the original default, inspired by [kjhealy's vita
-template](https://github.com/kjhealy/kjh-vita).
-2. `davewhipp` is a tweaked version of `kjhealy`, with bigger fonts and dates
-  right aligned.
-
-To change the default style, simply change the variable in the
-`_config.yml` file.
-
-Any other styling is possible. More CSS style contributions and forks are welcome!
-
-### Author
-
-Eliseo Papa ([Twitter](http://twitter.com/elipapa)/[Github](http://github.com/elipapa)/[Website](https://elipapa.github.io)).
-
-![Eliseo Papa](https://s.gravatar.com/avatar/eae1f0c01afda2bed9ce9cb88f6873f6?s=100)
-
-### License
-
-[MIT License](https://github.com/elipapa/markdown-cv/blob/master/LICENSE)
+This process allows you to create tailored cover letters for each job application while maintaining a consistent format.

cover_letter_template.md

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+[Your Name]
+[Your Address]
+[Your Phone Number]
+[Your Email]
+
+[Date]
+
+[Hiring Manager Name (if known), or "Hiring Team"]
+[Hiring Manager Title (if known)]
+[Company Name]
+[Company Address]
+
+Dear [Mr./Ms./Mx. Hiring Manager Last Name or "Hiring Team"],
+
+**Regarding: [Job Title You're Applying For]**
+
+I am writing to express my enthusiastic interest in the [Job Title] position at [Company Name], as advertised on [Platform where you saw the advertisement - e.g., LinkedIn, company website]. Having followed [Company Name]'s work in [Industry/Area] for some time, I am impressed by [Specific company achievement or value that resonates with you].
+
+My background in [Your Key Skills/Experience Areas relevant to the job - e.g., software development, project management, data analysis] aligns well with the requirements outlined in the job description. In my previous role at [Previous Company], I was responsible for [Briefly mention 1-2 key responsibilities or achievements and quantify if possible - e.g., "developing and implementing new features that resulted in a 15% increase in user engagement"].
+
+I am particularly drawn to this opportunity at [Company Name] because [Reason - e.g., of your company culture, the specific challenges of the role, the opportunity to contribute to X]. I am confident that my skills in [Mention 2-3 key skills from CV that are relevant] would allow me to make a significant contribution to your team.
+
+My CV, which is attached/included for your review, provides further detail on my qualifications and accomplishments. I am eager to learn more about this opportunity and discuss how my experience can benefit [Company Name].
+
+Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
+
+Sincerely,
+
+[Your Name]