8 resume hacks that will get you noticed by applicant tracking systems

Getting your résumé past an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) isn’t about tricking the system. It’s about clarity, relevance, and alignment with what employers actually want. Here are eight ways to make sure your résumé gets noticed.

By College Recruiter
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Missed Our Quinncia Demo? Here’s What You Need to Know

Missed our recent demo on Quinncia? Here’s a quick recap! Hosted by Mary Catherine Decoteau from UConn’s Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills, the session showcased how this AI-powered platform helps students improve resumes, practice interviews, and enhance LinkedIn profiles with instant, personalized feedback.

By Genesis Escobar
Genesis Escobar Marketing Content Intern- Career Everywhere
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How to write a cover letter that gets you noticed

A well-written and attention grabbing cover letter could be the piece that encourages hiring managers to learn more about you.

By College Recruiter
College Recruiter believes that every student and recent grad deserves a great career.
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Writing a Compelling U.S.-Style Résumé

As an international student, it is essential to understand the expectations hiring managers have for U.S. résumés, as each country has its own individual recommendations. Developing an effective document that not only highlights your education and experiences but also meets the guidelines of what American …

By Desiree Martino
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How Quinncia Took My Résumé to the Next Level 

Quinncia’s AI-powered résumé review tool provides instant, detailed feedback to help students strengthen their résumés for both recruiters and applicant tracking systems. With clear scores, flagged areas, and actionable suggestions, it gives users a solid foundation to present their experiences more effectively.

By Juliana LaQuinta
Juliana LaQuinta Program Development and Marketing Intern - Content
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Keys to Success – Résumé Building and Writing 

A résumé is a personal marketing tool designed to showcase your relevant skills and experiences garnered through your life experiences. Throughout your college journey and beyond, you’ll use it in a variety of situations—applying for part-time jobs, campus leadership roles, internships, graduate programs, full-time positions, and more. It can serve as a roadmap, helping you recognize the strengths you already have and guiding you toward the professional skills you want to build. But how can you be sure your résumé is effective? Will it even make it past the initial screening? And if it does reach a real person, how can you stand out in the mere 30 seconds they’ll likely spend reviewing it? Don’t worry – this guide will walk you through a variety of strategies and resources to help you perfect your résumé, giving you the confidence to apply for any position. 

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Meet Quinn: A New, On-Demand Way to Have Your Résumé Reviewed! 

Quinncia (or Quinn for short) is an online tool to help you in reviewing your résumé. Quinn uses AI to identify how your résumé can be improved. Simply upload your document to the platform and receive a comprehensive résumé analysis within minutes. In this blog, we’ll go over how to make the most of this opportunity and use it to your advantage to secure your dream job!

By Alexandra Garnelis
Alexandra Garnelis Front Desk Operations Assistant
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The Ultimate Guide to the Résumé and Cover Letter

Are you looking to apply for your dream job, but want to guarantee your résumé and cover letter stands out? Or maybe you are just trying to make sure your résumé is showcasing the very best of you as succinctly as possible? Read along to get the tips you need to perfect your résumé!

By Benjamin Talty
Benjamin Talty
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Using AI to Your Advantage When Becoming Career Ready

When using ChatGPT or other Generative AI platforms, it is important to think of these programs as a tool to enhance the development of materials and content, and not a replacement.

By Nancy Bilmes
Nancy Bilmes Director (she/her)
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Résumé Advice for Applying to Non-Profit Organizations

Learn how to create a strong résumé for positions at non-profits that contribute to social and community well-being and get expert advice from a recruiter at Teach for America.

By Heidi Pineda
Heidi Pineda DE&I Career Ambassador Program Coordinator
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