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@article{202514,
        author = {Dr. Shah Saloni Niranjan and Sakshi Sandip Jagtap and Tanvi Dipak Saste and Pratiksha Gurunath Shelke and Dhanashri Prabhakar Kale},
        title = {AI virtual career counselor},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {7195-7200},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202514},
        abstract = {The AI Virtual Career Counselor is an intelligent web-based system designed to guide students and job seekers in choosing suitable career paths based on their skills, interests, education, and market trends. The platform uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques to analyze user data and provide personalized career recommendations, skill improvement suggestions, resume guidance, and job-oriented learning paths.The system aims to reduce confusion in career selection by offering accurate and data-driven counseling support. It can recommend career domains such as Data Science, Web Development, Cybersecurity, Business Analytics, and more according to the user’s profile and performance. The platform may also include features like aptitude analysis, chatbot interaction, resume evaluation, and interview preparation assistance.By integrating modern AI technologies, the project improves accessibility to career guidance services and helps users make informed decisions for their professional growth. The proposed system is cost-effective, user-friendly, and capable of supporting a large number of users efficiently. It serves as a smart digital assistant that bridges the gap between education, skills, and industry requirements.},
        keywords = {Artificial Intelligence, Career Guidance, Higher Education, Ethics, Data, Lifelong Learning},
        month = {May},
        }