NXTGEN - Intelligent Career Navigator: An AI-Powered Career Guidance System

Abstract In the evolving job market, students struggle with optimizing their LinkedIn profiles for recruiter visibility, while recruiters face challenges in manually screening profiles. This paper presents NXTGEN - Intelligent Career Navigator, an AI-driven career guidance and recruitment platform that enhances student profiles and streamlines recruiter searches. The platform employs AI for LinkedIn profile optimization, a recruiter management module, and a centralized talent pool, addressing inefficiencies in the job market. By utilizing advanced artificial intelligence, NXTGEN personalizes recommendations for students, helping them craft compelling and recruiter-friendly profiles. At the same time, recruiters benefit from AI-assisted filtering, reducing hiring complexities. This paper explores the motivation, design, development, and potential impact of NXTGEN on the job market. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Career Guidance, Profile Optimization, Recruitment, Web Development