📄 Project Proposal: CareerNova.ai

Title: CareerNova.ai – AI-Powered Personalized Career Guidance and Learning Platform
Prepared By: Nitin Kumar
Institution: Government Polytechnic, Barh – AI & ML Branch
Date: [Insert Date]

1. Executive Summary

CareerNova.ai is an AI-driven career guidance platform designed to empower Indian students and professionals with personalized career discovery, learning pathways, resume preparation, and industry insights — all in one place. By leveraging the power of large language models (LLMs) and intelligent automation, the platform delivers dynamic, adaptive, and multilingual support to help users make informed career decisions and grow in their chosen fields.

2. Project Objective

To develop a web-based platform that provides:

  • Personalized career guidance based on user inputs (skills, interests, education)

  • Custom learning paths with generated course structures and projects

  • AI-powered quiz generation for self-evaluation

  • Resume enhancement and mock interview tools

  • Multilingual support to reach users in regional languages

3. Key Features

Category Description
🔍 Career Path Finder Suggests personalized career options based on skills, interests, and goals
🧠 Intelligent Learning Roadmap Auto-generates full course plans, skill trees, and progress tracking
🧪 Quiz Generator Auto-generates quizzes based on user's skill gaps and course topics
🧑‍💼 Resume Builder & Optimizer AI-enhanced resume feedback and formatting
🗣️ Mock Interview System AI chatbot conducts and evaluates interviews in English and regional languages
📚 Project Recommendations Suggests hands-on project ideas aligned with selected career path
📈 Industry Insight Generator Displays trending careers, skills, and job market analytics
🌐 Multilingual Interface Supports Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, etc.

4. Target Audience

  • High school and college students exploring career options

  • Graduates and job-seekers preparing for their first job

  • Working professionals looking for career transitions or upskilling

  • Tier 2 and Tier 3 city learners needing affordable career support

5. Technology Stack

  • Frontend: React.js / HTML / CSS / Tailwind

  • Backend: Flask / FastAPI (Python)

  • Database: MySQL / MongoDB

  • AI Engine: LLM via OpenAI API / Gemini / DeepSeek

  • Hosting: VPS via CloudPanel

  • Others: LangChain, Pandas, Google Translate API (for multilingual support)

6. Development Timeline

Phase Duration Key Deliverables
Planning 1 Week Wireframes, feature specs, user journeys
MVP Development 3–4 Weeks Core functionalities, web UI, AI integration
Testing & QA 1 Week Bug fixes, feedback incorporation
Pilot Launch 1 Week Demo in 2–3 colleges and with ~200 users
Expansion Ongoing Scale-up features, refine UX, initiate marketing

7. Monetization Model

  • Freemium Model: Free access to basic features

  • Premium Plans: Rs. 199–499/month for resume services, deep mentorship, and AI-generated roadmaps

  • Affiliate Revenue: Integration with platforms like Coursera, Udemy, NPTEL, etc.

  • Ad & Sponsored Content: Partner colleges, institutes, and career services

8. Expected Outcomes

  • Help students identify suitable careers earlier and more accurately

  • Reduce the cost of professional career guidance and preparation

  • Bridge the learning gap for students in underserved regions

  • Foster a new generation of skilled, confident, and self-guided learners

9. Budget Estimate (for MVP)

Item Estimated Cost (INR)
Domain + Hosting ₹5,000
AI API Access (OpenAI, etc.) ₹10,000
Development Tools & Licenses ₹3,000
Design, Marketing Materials ₹2,000
Miscellaneous ₹2,000
Total ₹22,000

10. Conclusion

CareerNova.ai is not just another career platform — it's a dynamic AI-based mentor guiding users through discovery, learning, and action. With growing demand for personalized, accessible guidance in India, this platform holds the potential to transform how students and job-seekers build their futures.