HiSu
Su is an AI bot, whose only goal is to help individuals prepare for job interviews by guiding them through face to face conversation
Team:
Company:
My Role:
Timeline:
Over 2 million highly skilled immigrants in the US face underemployment or unemployment.
Twenty-five percent of highly skilled immigrants with foreign degrees face skill underutilization
Career counseling and affordable training or retraining are the most effective in helping skilled immigrants continue their careers in the US.
Challenges faced by users
The Reversion to Outdated Practices
In today’s job market, it sometimes feels as though we are reverting back to outdated practices from 20+ years ago. There is a growing concern that inclusion and belonging are no longer considered high priorities.
Cultural Challenges and Misconceptions
Part of the job-hunting process involves marketing oneself, which can be a significant challenge for individuals from cultures that value humility. Surprisingly, not all cultures prioritize self-promotion, which can be a cultural shock for some.
Navigating Biases and Stereotypes
Immigrants frequently encounter biases and stereotypes in the workplace. Interviewers and coworkers may assume that individuals from diverse backgrounds are “too junior” or lack the necessary qualifications, undermining the richness of their multicultural experiences.
Building Resilience and Managing Stress
The challenges faced by immigrants in the job market can be mentally and emotionally exhausting. It’s crucial not to dwell on situations that are beyond our control.
How might we equip skilled immigrants with the tools and strategies to excel in job interviews and overcome common challenges such as cultural differences, language barriers, and unfamiliar interview practices?
Su is your AI-powered mentor designed to help you through interview preparation, career guidance, and more.
Real-time conversational guidance and resume feedback for job seekers.
Su engages with users in natural language and offers tailored insights into interview preparation, career advice, and more. Su assists users in enhancing their resumes by analyzing their content and offering feedback on formatting, keyword optimization, and alignment with job descriptions.
Improving skills by practicing through mock interviews.
Su simulates a real interview environment where users can practice both technical and behavioral interview questions, tailored to their desired role. By engaging in an interactive conversation with Su, users will receive tailored advice and guidance to improve your confidence and readiness for the job market.
Impact made
Improved Interview Success Rate
We have estimated a 20-30% boost in interview success rates due to personalized, real-time feedback and preparation. Assuming Su helps 100,000 users annually, and there's a 25% increase in interview success, that would result in 25,000 additional job offers each year.
Accessible Learning
Traditional interview coaching can cost anywhere from $100 to $300 per session. With Su, users could save up to $10 million annually, assuming 100,000 users and an average savings of $100 per person.
Thank you for reading!
View other projects
