Resumes and Interviews
Your resume and interview skills are key to landing the job or internship you want—and we're here to help you every step of the way.
At NIU, you have access to personalized career tools that help you create professional materials, practice your interview skills and feel confident when connecting with employers. Whether you're just getting started or fine-tuning your application, we've got the support you need to succeed.
Quinncia for Students
We're excited to partner with Quinncia!
Quinncia is an AI-powered career readiness platform that gives you personalized feedback on your resume, LinkedIn profile and interview skills—so you can stand out and feel more prepared.
With tailored tips and real-time insights, Quinncia helps you polish how you present yourself professionally, practice for interviews and align your materials with industry expectations—all at your own pace.
It uses the same AI tools many companies use to screen applicants, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
Resume Reviews
Upload your resume as often as needed. Quinncia provides feedback on both content and formatting, helping you improve clarity, professionalism, and alignment with employer expectations.
See helpful Resume resources in Quinncia. Need help with your resume? Come to our Drop-In Services.
Mock Interviews
Practice AI-powered interviews based on your major, interests and resume. You'll get feedback on your answers, eye contact, tone and more to build confidence before the real thing.
See helpful Interview resources in Quinncia.
LinkedIn Profiler
Quinncia’s AI-powered LinkedIn review tool will help make your profile stand out to employers. The LinkedIn Profiler can suggest relevant keywords to use in your profile and will give you recommendations to improve each section of your profile to make sure it’s most visible to employers.
See helpful LinkedIn resources in Quinncia.
Use your NIU email address to get started.
Need help or having trouble logging in? Contact Career Services at Quinncia@niu.edu — we're here to help!
Upcoming Webinars Hosted by Career Services
Quinncia + Resume
Join us from noon to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 22 for an interactive webinar led by Quinncia, NIU’s AI-powered career readiness platform. This session will focus on resume building - helping you learn how to create a strong, career-ready resume that highlights your skills and experience. You’ll see how Quinncia can provide instant feedback and personalized tips to make your resume stand out to employers.
Quinncia + Mock Interview
Prepare with confidence for your next interview! In this webinar, on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from noon to 1 p.m., Quinncia will walk you through its mock interview feature, showing how you can practice, get feedback, and improve your answers. You’ll gain strategies to communicate more effectively, build confidence, and make a strong impression during real interviews.
Quinncia + Resume, Mock Interview and LinkedIn
Wrap up the semester by taking your career readiness to the next level on Wednesday, Dec. 3 from noon to 1 p.m. This webinar covers Quinncia’s resume, mock interview, and LinkedIn tools - all in one session. Learn how these resources help you present your best self on paper, online, and in person. Perfect for students preparing for internships, job searches, or graduate school applications.
Contact Us
Career ServicesPeters Campus Life Building 220
815-753-1642
careerservices@niu.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.