AI and Career Counseling for Students with Emily McSherry

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In this episode of Open Tech Talks, host Kashif Manzoor sits down with Emily McSherry, founder and CEO of Advise. This career development platform helps university students discover real-world careers through authentic video interviews. Emily shares her journey from recruitment and sales training to launching Advise, a platform now used by leading universities to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-life career paths.

Listeners will learn how Advise uses AI-powered recommendation systems to connect students with the right content while preserving authenticity through authentic human voices. Emily discusses what makes today's students struggle with career choices, how Gen Z approaches work differently, and how universities are adapting to the rise of Generative AI in education.

The conversation explores practical lessons for founders and learners alike, from building an MVP and winning the first paying clients to maintaining emotional resilience as a startup leader. Emily also shares actionable career advice for students, including resume best practices, interview preparation, and using AI tools responsibly.

This episode offers a unique blend of entrepreneurship, education technology, and human-centered AI, making it ideal for educators, students, and tech professionals who are shaping the future of learning and work.

Episode # 170

Today's Guest: Emily McSherry, CEO and Founder of Advize

She had developed Advize, a career platform that has already helped thousands of students discover and navigate their career paths for free. They partner with universities and corporations to democratize access to practical career guidance and support.

• Website: Advizehub

What Listeners Will Learn:

• How to build a scalable tech platform around a simple, authentic human insight.
• The real-world process of validating a startup idea and securing institutional clients.
• Why is authenticity in content becoming more valuable as AI-generated material floods the market?
• Practical strategies for students navigating AI-driven career tools and resume builders.
• How emotional resilience and mindset determine a founder's long-term success more than early traction.
• The Evolving Relationship between Gen AI, Universities, and the Future of Student Employability.

Resources:

• Advizehub