Pathway : Personalized AI-Based Career Guidance Platform
Shikha Pachouly1
sjpachouly@aissmscoe.com
Assistant Professor, Computer Engineering
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s
College of Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
Sahil K. Bendre2
sahilkbendre357@gmail.com
Research Scholar , Computer Engineering
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s
College of Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
Manas R. Bhondve3
manasbhondve@gmail.com
Research Scholar , Computer Engineering
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s
College of Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
Rohan R. Bharekar4
rohanbharekar5@gmail.com
Research Scholar , Computer Engineering
All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society’s
College of Engineering
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Pune, India
ABSTRACT : Career planning today demands intelligent and personalized guidance as job markets evolve rapidly. This paper presents Pathway: AI Career Coach, an AI-powered web platform that offers tailored career recommendations, resume and cover letter generation, mock interview simulations, and industry insights. Built using Gemini 2.5 API with a modern full-stack framework (Next.js, Prisma ORM, Clerk, and NeonDB), the system provides context-aware guidance while maintaining scalability and data security.
The solution addresses the gap in accessible, data-driven career support by automating essential processes and delivering personalized, real-time feedback to users. Results indicate that integrating generative AI with modern web systems enhances employability and user confidence in decision-making.
In conclusion, the AI Career Coach redefines digital career counseling by merging artificial intelligence and full-stack technologies to provide affordable, adaptive, and scalable guidance for learners and professionals alike.
Keywords — Artificial Intelligence, Career Coaching, Generative AI, Large Language Models, Gemini API, Resume Generation, Interview Simulation, Personalized Career Guidance.
