For students & alumni

Career conversations,
not career counseling

Alumni share their real career stories. Students grab a virtual chai with someone who's been there. No formal programs. No structured mentorship. Just honest conversations about how careers actually happen.

Browse Stories → Share Your Story
How it works

Three steps to a conversation that matters

01

Alumni share their story

Not a resume. Not a LinkedIn headline. The real turning points, the unexpected pivots, the moments that shaped where they are today.

02

Students browse and connect

Find someone whose path resonates. Maybe they switched from engineering to finance. Maybe they started a company after corporate. Their story speaks to you.

03

Request a 20-min chai

A short, informal video conversation. No agenda required. Ask about their journey, their mistakes, their advice. Like grabbing chai with a senior who gets it.

The difference

Mentorship programs feel like homework. This doesn't.

Traditional mentoring

6-month formal commitment
Matched by an algorithm or admin
Structured agendas and check-ins
University pays $100K+ for the platform
Feels like an obligation

CareerChai

One 20-minute conversation
You pick who inspires you
Just talk. Like real humans do.
Free for students and alumni
Feels like grabbing chai

Built for both sides of the table

For Students

  • Browse real career stories from alumni who've been in your shoes
  • Find paths you didn't know existed
  • Get honest answers, not rehearsed advice
  • No pressure, no long-term commitment

For Alumni

  • Share your journey in your own words
  • Give back in 20 minutes, not 20 weeks
  • Connect with students who actually care about your path
  • Remember what it felt like to not know what's next
Every career path makes sense in hindsight. CareerChai lets you hear the story before you write your own.

Starting with IBA Karachi's 55,000+ alumni network. Because the best career advice comes from someone who's already walked the path.