The rapid growth of digital recruitment platforms has transformed the job search process, yet many job seekers face challenges in finding suitable opportunities and receiving timely guidance. This paper presents Smart Career Connect: A Job Portal with AI-Powered Chatbot Integration, an intelligent web-based recruitment platform designed to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers. The system combines traditional job portal functionalities with an advanced AI chatbot that provides real-time assistance, personalized job recommendations, career guidance, and automated responses to user queries.The proposed platform enables job seekers to create profiles, upload resumes, search and apply for jobs, while employers can post vacancies and manage applications efficiently. The AI-powered chatbot utilizes Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to understand user requests, recommend relevant job opportunities based on skills and preferences, and assist users throughout the recruitment process. By automating candidate support and enhancing user engagement, the system improves the overall efficiency and accessibility of online recruitment services.The implementation focuses on providing a user-friendly interface, secure data management, and intelligent matching mechanisms to enhance recruitment outcomes. The proposed solution aims to reduce the time and effort involved in job searching and candidate screening while offering a personalized and interactive experience for both job seekers and employers. The results demonstrate that integrating AI chatbot technology into job portals can significantly improve user satisfaction, communication efficiency, and recruitment effectiveness

Keywords— AI Chatbot, Job Portal, Recruitment System, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Job Recommendation, Career Guidance, Artificial Intelligence.