Quinncia: The Key to Resume & Interview Success

Perfect your first impression

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.

Quinncia helps LSU students and alumni create standout resumes, strengthen LinkedIn profiles, and practice interviews anytime, anywhere.

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How to Bypass ATS Filters

To increase your chances of getting noticed, avoid: 

• Graphics, photos, logos, or color blocks 
• Proficiency bars or charts 
• Uncustomary fonts or layouts
• Submitting files in formats other than what the employer requests

Use these best practices instead:

• Use a clean, text-based format with clear headings and bullet points
• Include standard sections (Education, Experience, Skills, etc.)
• Mirror keywords and qualifications from the job description
• Use standard fonts like Arial or Times New Roman
• Save and submit in the format requested by the employer

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:

1. Flags
   Critical issues that may prevent your resume from being reviewed, such as missing bullet points or incomplete education details. 
2. Improvements
   Suggested enhancements to strengthen impact, like adding a LinkedIn profile. 
3. In-Platform Editing
   Make revisions directly within Quinncia for seamless improvements.
4. LinkedIn Performance Analysis
   Feedback on how effectively your profile showcases your skills, experience, and professional brand.
5. ATS Compatibility Insights
   Identify formatting or keyword issues that could prevent your resume from passing automated screenings.
6. Best-Practice Guidance
   Tips on structure, formatting, and content prioritization to maximize impact.

Once you have made revisions, you can re-upload your resume for continued improvement.

Starting from scratch? Quinncia’s Resume Creator walks you through building a resume step-by-step. The guided builder helps you organize your experience, generate strong bullet points, and produce a clean, ATS-friendly document you can refine and upload for analysis.

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.

• Industry & Role Selection: Get tailored questions based on your career goals. 
• Flexible Scheduling: Practice at your convenience, even late nights and weekends.
• AI Feedback: Receive detailed feedback within an hour on clarity, content, and delivery. 
• Record & Review: Watch your recording to evaluate tone, body language, and responses.

Recordings can be deleted after review for privacy.

Not ready for a full interview?

Try a mini-practice session to build confidence:

• Self-assessment questions (strengths, weaknesses, goals) 
• Analytical thinking (decision-making, problem solving) 
• Behavioral questions (teamwork, leadership, adaptability) 
• Industry-specific knowledge

Mini sessions aren’t graded, making them a low-pressure way to sharpen your responses.

Recap: Why use Quinnica? 

• Create and optimize your resume for ATS and employer expectations
• Strengthen your LinkedIn profile with AI-driven feedback
• Practice interviews with personalized performance insights
• Improve your resume or interview skills anytime, anywhere
• Pair AI tools with personalized support from the LSU Career Center

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.