When I began applying for jobs, I believed a solid resume and attending interviews would suffice. After several rejections, I recognized the need for additional guidance. A guest speaker in my entrepreneurship class then introduced our class to Quinncia, highlighting the value of using AI not only to simplify tasks but also to enhance our opportunities and critical thinking skills. Leveraging these tools increased my confidence and motivation to manage my job search proactively.
At first, I didn’t think much of it, but once I tried Quinncia’s AI resume review tool, I understood what he meant. I uploaded my resume and instantly received detailed feedback. It pointed out weak descriptions, suggested stronger action verbs and even showed how well my resume matched specific job postings. Instead of guessing what employers wanted, I was able to analyze and improve my own work critically. This support reassured me that I was on the right track.
The interview practice feature helped even more. Quinncia gave me realistic interview questions and recorded my responses. Then it broke down my performance, things like eye contact, speaking pace and overused filler words. Watching myself back made me more aware of habits I didn’t even realize I had. It forced me to reflect on how I present myself, which my professor always stressed as part of developing real-world skills. This process helped me feel more in control of my growth and abilities.
By the time I had my next interview, I felt more confident and prepared. I wasn’t just memorizing answers; I understood how to communicate effectively. Based on all the positive feedback from the platform, I was able to land an internship position on campus.
I asked Shannon Zelek, the senior director of career development at the O’Brien Center, about her opinions on Quinncia for undergraduate students. Shannon believes Quinncia is a useful tool when you can’t get to a person to help prepare you. She insists that it should be part of your career toolkit and further examines how you can add a mock interview into a class, show casting to students for a different experience, and suggests that practice makes perfect, perfecting your craft for interviews when you are job-seeking.
