Transforming Career Development Through Immersive and Data-Driven Solutions

Authors: N.D. Tantaroudas (Institute of Communication and Computer Systems, Greece), A. J. McCracken (DASKALOS-APPS, France), I. Karachalios (National Technical University of Athens, Greece), E. Papatheou (University of Exeter, UK), V. Pastrikakis (CVCOSMOS Ltd, UK)

The rapid evolution of technology has created opportunities to transform traditional career guidance methods into dynamic, immersive, and data-driven solutions. XR-CareerAssist, is an innovative platform, that aims to provide career insights and enhance user engagement by integrating Extended Reality (XR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies. A dedicated tool is built and presented, which analyses over 100,000 anonymised professional profiles. This tool is a key-component of XR-CareerAssist and is used to visualise career trajectories, industry trends, and skill pathways through interactive and immersive experiences. Features such as virtual reality (VR) environments, voice-based navigation, multilingual support, and AI-driven 3D avatars empower users to explore career paths dynamically and intuitively. By merging robust data analytics with immersive visualizations, XR-CareerAssist not only boosts user engagement but also improves accessibility and aids in the clear interpretation of career trajectories. This study explores the envisioned scenarios, highlights results from initial testing with the CV Analysis tool, and examines how XR-CareerAssist enhances career guidance and training, fostering personalised and impactful career development in a globalised job market.