ShriAi: An Intelligent Job-Preparation Hub and AI Career Coaching Platform

In today’s competitive job market, candidates struggle with resume preparation, interview confidence, and skill alignment to industry requirements. The proposed paper presents ShriAi, an intelligent AI-driven career coaching and job-preparation platform developed using the PERN stack. To provide a unified digital environment for holistic career readiness, the system brought together several AI-powered modules, consisting of an ATS-optimized Resume Builder, Vapi-based Mock Interview System, AI Cover Letter Generator, and Career Insights Dashboard. It allows users to create professional templates with real-time previews and maintain compliance with modern Applicant Tracking Systems. The Mock Interview System uses conversational AI to deliver interactive, role-specific interviews and instant feedback for improvements. It also facilitates the creation of personalized documents by users through the Cover Letter Generator, and data-driven career guidance through the Insights Dashboard. Experimental evaluation shows that ShriAi improves user engagement, enhances the quality of resumes, and increases preparedness for interviews. Thus, the proposed system provides a scalable, AI-enabled framework for bridging the gap between academic learning and professional employment readiness.