Quinncia: Your ticket to resume & interview success
March 25, 2025
Resumes = Interviews
Your resume is often the first impression you make on employers and recruiters. With many companies using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) to filter applications, it’s crucial to design your resume to pass these automated screenings. In fact, 75-80% of resumes are rejected by ATS due to formatting issues—meaning your dream job could slip away before a recruiter even sees your qualifications.
How to bypass ATS filters:
To increase your chances of getting noticed, avoid:
- Graphics, photos, or color blocks
- Proficiency bars or charts
- Unconventional fonts or layouts
Instead, use a clean, text-based format with clear headings and bullet points. Need help refining your resume? The Olinde Career Center offers free resume reviews, and templates to guide you.
Get instant feedback with Quinncia 
LSU students and alumni have access to Quinncia, an AI-powered platform designed to optimize your resume for ATS and employer expectations. After uploading your resume, you’ll receive instant analysis focusing on:
- Flags: Critical issues that may prevent your resume from being reviewed, such as missing bullet points or incomplete education details.
- Improvements: Suggested enhancements to increase your resume's effectiveness, like adding a LinkedIn profile.
Once you have made revisions, you can re-upload your resume for further analysis. Quinncia is even testing a feature that allows for in-platform edits and quick reviews!
Practice makes perfect: AI-driven mock interviews
Your resume gets you in the door, but your interview lands you the job. With Quinncia’s virtual mock interviews, you can practice answering industry-specific questions anytime, anywhere.
- Choose your industry and job title
- Schedule at your convenience (even late nights and weekends!)
- Get AI-generated feedback on your responses within an hour.
Your interview will be recorded for personal review, but you can delete it afterward.
Not ready for a full interview? Try a mini-practice session!
Build confidence by focusing on:
- Self-assessment questions (strengths, weaknesses, goals)
- Analytical thinking (decision-making, problem solving)
- Behavioral questions (teamwork, leadership, adaptability)
- Industry-specific knowledge
While these mini-practice sessions aren’t graded, they’re a great way to sharpen your responses before scheduling a full mock interview.
The more you practice, the more confident you’ll be when it counts. Whether you need resume help or interview prep, the Olinde Career Center and Quinncia are here to support your success.
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About the LSU Career Center
Our team is committed to ensuring every student has ample opportunities to gain experience, grow their network, and communicate their aptitude for a chosen career long before graduation. We believe LSU students are unparalleled in their potential to step into leadership, solve problems, and elevate the workforce for the benefit of all.