Career Recommender System
Publication Date
Spring 2025
Presentation Length
Poster/Gallery presentation
College
College of Sciences & Mathematics
Department
Math and Computer Science, Department of
Student Level
Undergraduate
SPARK Category
Research
Faculty Advisor
Christina Davis
WELL Core Type
Occupational Wellness
SPARK Session
Data Science
Presentation Type
Poster
Summary
Traditional career guidance often relies on generalized advice, human counselors, or further strategies that offer limited personalization. In contrast, employing machine learning-based career recommender systems utilizes data to connect individuals with suitable career paths based on their interests, skills, and industry trends.
This project develops a Career Recommender System using the Field of Study vs. Occupation dataset from Kaggle to analyze key factors such as job satisfaction, industry growth rate, and work-life balance. By integrating methodologies such as natural language processing (NLP), K-Means clustering, and feature engineering, the system filters careers and users to deliver personalized recommendations. The objective of the Career Recommender System is to aid individuals in taking a step towards making more informed career decisions.
Recommended Citation
Mekonnen, Sella, "Career Recommender System" (2025). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 71.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/71