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Start small
Pick the free tool that matches today’s decision: what to target, whether to apply, what to ask for, or how to frame yourself.
Free Job Lobster tools
Before you apply, know what is worth your time.
Start with one focused question — the role, resume, compensation target, or positioning problem in front of you — and get a useful answer before you decide how deep to go.
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Choose your entry point
Four ways to get unstuck.
Pick the question slowing you down right now: which roles to chase, whether a specific posting is worth your time, what salary to ask for, or how to tell your story. Each tool gives you a focused answer in a few minutes.
Best first step
Free Job Fit Report
Upload your resume and get the role lanes, gaps, strengths, and live-market angles most likely to convert.
Most actionable
Resume vs Job Posting Score
Paste one posting and see the must-haves, gaps, score ceiling, and “apply / maybe / skip” verdict before spending an hour tailoring.
High intent
Salary Ceiling Calculator
Estimate your realistic floor, target, and stretch ceiling — then see which role lanes are most likely to pay it.
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Resume Optimizer
Get a calibrated 0–100 score across 4 dimensions plus specific bullet rewrites — current → proposed.
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Interview Prep Sheet
Likely questions, STAR prompts pulled from your real resume bullets, sharp questions to ask back, and a day-of checklist.
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ATS Keyword Score
Match-% against the JD's must-haves, plus the exact missing keywords ranked by importance. The keyword view your ATS sees.
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LinkedIn Headline Optimizer
Five headline options, varied tones, each tied to specific evidence from your resume. Plus an About-section opener that flows from the one you pick.
Story clarity
Career Positioning Brief
Get a crisp professional narrative, target titles, strongest proof points, and LinkedIn positioning before you rewrite everything by hand.
From quick answer to full search
Get a useful answer first. Go deeper when you’re ready.
The free tools are focused starting points. If the answer helps, JobLobster can carry the same context into matching, tailored applications, interview prep, and follow-up work.
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See the reasoning
Get scores, gaps, evidence, and next steps instead of a generic career-coach answer.
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Keep going
When you want the full search machine, continue into ranked roles, tailored applications, interview prep, and agent follow-ups.