AI Career Coach: Your Path
to Success
In today's dynamic professional landscape, navigating career choices can be
complex. The AI Career Coach project offers a smart, intuitive, and AI-powered
platform to guide individuals, especially students and early-career
professionals, towards their ideal career paths.
The Challenge of Career Planning
Complex Landscape Limited Guidance Information Overload
New technologies, shifting job Traditional methods are time- Vast online resources exist, but users
markets, and evolving skill consuming, expensive, and lack lack guidance on how to navigate
requirements make career planning personalization. them effectively.
difficult.
There's a critical gap in personalized, real-time, AI-driven career guidance that is accessible, interactive, and scalable.
Introducing the AI Career Coach
The AI Career Coach leverages Generative AI (Gemini) and
modern web technologies to provide personalized suggestions,
career insights, and learning pathways. It aims to democratize
access to career guidance, making it available anytime,
anywhere.
Personalized, AI-driven career guidance
Interactive and user-friendly platform
Simulates human-like one-on-one coaching
Robust and scalable backend
Key Features
Industry Insights Cover Letter 1 Interview Quiz
Build Resume
Key Features & Scope
User Management AI Interaction
Secure registration, login, and profile management for Chat-based interface with Gemini AI for tailored career advice and
personalized recommendations. suggestions.
Resume Feedback Modern UI/UX
Optional feature to analyze resume data and offer improvement Built with Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and Shadcn UI for a fast,
suggestions. responsive, and clean experience.
Technology Stack
Frontend Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
Backend Next.js API Routes, Prisma ORM
Database PostgreSQL
AI Integration Gemini AI (Google) via API
Auth/Security NextAuth.js (optional), .env
Deployment Vercel, Railway, GitHub
Limitations of Existing Systems
Lack of Personalization
Generic advice, not tailored to individual profiles.
Limited Accessibility
Expensive, time-bound, or geographically restricted human counselors.
Static Content
Doesn't adapt to evolving interests or job market trends.
No Real-Time Interaction
Blogs or basic chatbots lack conversational capabilities.
Scalability Issues
One-on-one counseling cannot serve large numbers of users.
Feasibility Study
Technical Feasibility Economic Feasibility Operational Feasibility
Project is feasible. All selected Project is feasible. Minimal upfront System is feasible. Meets user
technologies are mature, well- costs, open-source tools, and potential expectations, intuitive, and can be
supported, and compatible with for future monetization. maintained with minimal overhead.
industry standards.
The AI Career Coach project is well-positioned for successful implementation, offering a scalable, cost-effective, and impactful solution.
Testing Strategy
TC_01 Register a new user Redirect to dashboard Pass
TC_02 Submit a career question Relevant AI response Pass
TC_03 AI response logging Saved to user history Pass
TC_09 Responsive UI Layout adjusts properly Pass
TC_10 API failure fallback Show fallback message Pass
A comprehensive testing strategy, including unit, integration, E2E, UI/UX, security, and performance testing, ensures the system's
reliability and usability.