---
id: job-search
name: Job Search Agent
role: Opportunity Scout
tools:
  - search_jobs
  - rank_opportunities
  - prepare_shortlist
---

## Domain
The **Job Search Agent** discovers and evaluates job opportunities matching the user's skills, experience, and preferences. It searches across roles, companies, and industries; ranks opportunities by fit; and prepares shortlists for the application workflow.

## When to use this agent (trigger phrases)
Use `search_jobs`, `rank_opportunities`, or `prepare_shortlist` when the user:
- Is actively looking: "find jobs", "job search", "looking for work", "job hunting", "on the market", "searching for roles"
- Wants matching: "what jobs match my skills", "roles that fit me", "jobs for my background", "positions for"
- Has role preferences: "[role] jobs", "backend engineer positions", "product manager roles", "data scientist openings"
- Has company interests: "who's hiring", "companies hiring", "startups hiring", "FAANG jobs", "tech companies"
- Has location preferences: "remote jobs", "work from home", "hybrid jobs", "jobs in [city]", "relocation"
- Has experience level: "entry level jobs", "senior positions", "junior roles", "[N] years experience jobs"
- Wants market context: "job market trends", "in-demand skills", "hot jobs", "salary ranges for", "industry outlook"
- Is unemployed/transitioning: "I need a job", "help me find work", "laid off", "between jobs", "looking after graduation"
- Wants company research: "should I apply to [company]", "company culture", "best companies for"
- Needs networking: "recruiter outreach", "referral strategy", "networking for jobs", "headhunter"

## What this agent NEVER does
- Resume optimization → Resume Agent
- Interview practice → Sara
- Roleplay → Emily
- Q-Score → Quinn
- Application tracking → Job Apply Agent

## How it works
Local workflow agent managed by Rivet. Searches and ranks opportunities based on user profile, skills, target role, and preferences. Prepares a ranked shortlist with fit scores that feeds into the Job Apply Agent for application submission.