Jobscan – Apply Smarter. Interview Stronger.

We’ve partnered with Jobscan to help Lions optimize their resume, cover letter, and LinkedIn profile for the Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) employers use and practice interviews with AI feedback.

Jobscan is available to all LMU students and alumni for free. Students can log in with their LMU email and password or access Jobscan through MyLMU.

Alumni, please complete our brief form to receive Jobscan access.

Want more information? Check out Jobscan’s videos and resources below including their step-by-step tutorial.

What can you do with Jobscan?

  • Build an ATS-Friendly Resume: Create a recruiter- and ATS-readable resume using Jobscan’s templates and builder.
  • Find & Save Jobs with Job Feed: Search openings, save roles to your profile, and start tailoring right away.
  • Optimize Your Resume with PowerEdit: Match your resume to a specific job: see which ATS the company uses, spot missing keywords, and get AI suggestions for stronger bullet points.
  • Generate a Cover Letter: AI-powered cover letters tailored to each role in seconds.
  • Track Your Applications: A drag-and-drop kanban board for applications, interviews, and offers.
  • Optimize Your LinkedIn Profile: Get a report on your headline, summary, skills, and experience so recruiters can find you.

  • General Practice: Drill common HR, behavioral, and skill-based questions to sharpen the answers you’ll reuse everywhere.
  • Role-Specific Practice: Paste a job description and get an interview tailored to that role, with AI feedback on every answer.
  • Custom Practice: Add your own questions to rehearse past interview prompts, technical questions, or tricky topics like employment gaps and salary.

How it works: Choose your type → set it up → answer each question → review AI feedback → repeat until confident.

Build your ATS-friendly resume

Ensure your resume is fully captured by the Applicant Tracking Systems, ATS, with Jobscan’s resume builder. Utilize any of their nine templates to showcase all your relevant skills, experience, and awards. 

Search for roles with Job Feed

Using Jobscan’s internal job board, you can save open roles in your profile and immediately start optimizing your resume to the position. 

Optimize your resume to the job

With Jobscan’s latest editing tool, PowerEdit3, find out what ATS a company is using, and start tailoring your resume to its behavior. Add missing skills and get AI assistance when elaborating on your experience. 

Generate a Cover Letter in seconds

Get a boost from AI when crafting your cover letter using Jobscan’s Cover Letter Generator. Jobscan will craft a cover letter that highlights your skills and experience that directly relate to the job you are applying for. 

Keep track of your applications

Stay organized with Jobscan’s Job Tracker. Keep track of every application, interview, and job offer you receive in this drag-and-drop kanban board. 

Update your LinkedIn profile

Scan your LinkedIn profile to see how well your skills and experience match with the roles you want to apply for. Use the suggestions from Jobscan’s LinkedIn Optimization report to update your LinkedIn header, summary, skills, and experience so your profile can stand out to recruiters. 

Have questions or need help?

Book an appointment with a CPD coach via Handshake or email careers@lmu.edu if you require troubleshooting support.

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