Advize is a career exploration platform that connects students with real-world professional insights through a library of short-form video interviews. The platform scales alumni engagement to boost student career confidence and clarity by providing accessible, relevant career information. Educators utilize built-in learning tools and analytics to integrate these professional narratives into career development programs.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Product
Problem
Students often struggle to gain clear insights into various career paths, relying on time-consuming manual research and generic job descriptions that lack real-world perspectives. Traditional career research methods often fail to provide direct access to professionals' experiences and expectations, making it difficult for students to make informed decisions about their future careers.
Solution
Advize is a career exploration platform that uses short-form video interviews with professionals to provide students with direct insights into different career paths. The platform offers a library of curated video clips where professionals answer essential career-related questions, giving students a more realistic understanding of job roles and industry expectations. By compiling thousands of video clips across numerous majors and industries, Advize helps students efficiently learn about potential careers and save time on traditional research methods. The platform aims to optimize the career research process by providing scalable access to informational interview content.
Target Audience
The primary users are university students and career centers seeking efficient and insightful ways to explore career options and gain real-world perspectives on various professions.
Features
- Library of 10,000+ short-form video clips featuring professionals and alumni.
- Interviews cover 13 core questions identified through university career research guides and student focus groups.
- Content spans 39+ majors, 35+ industries, and 85+ job roles.
- Diverse representation with ~51% people of color and ~51% women.
- Platform optimizes career research workflows, saving students time and effort.