Jobify

Jobify is a job search and networking platform designed to connect job seekers with potential employers. With features like a personalized job feed, career roadmap generator, networking, and company updates, Jobify aims to make the job search process seamless and engaging for users.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Installation
• Configuration
• Usage
• Technologies Used
• Contribution Guidelines
• License

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Features

• Advanced Job Search: Allows users to filter job listings by location, industry, salary range, job type, and experience level, making job searches flexible and highly targeted.

• Company Search: Enables job seekers to explore detailed company profiles and use customizable filters, helping them make informed decisions about potential employers.

• Resume Builder: A guided tool for job seekers to create and format professional resumes, which can be downloaded for applications.

• Job Alerts: Notifies users of relevant job opportunities as soon as they are posted.

• User Profiles:

  • Job Seekers: Comprehensive profiles include personal information, skills, work history, and career preferences.
  • Companies: Profiles showcase company information, values, and job openings to attract qualified candidates.

• Application Tracking System (ATS): Helps employers manage hiring by tracking applications, scheduling interviews, shortlisting candidates, and enabling direct communication with applicants.

• Multilingual Support: Offers the platform in multiple languages, making it accessible to a diverse user base.

• In-App Messaging: Facilitates real-time communication between job seekers and employers for faster responses and interview coordination.

• Career Roadmap Generator: Provides personalized career paths based on user skills and desired roles, suggesting necessary skills and estimated timelines for career goals.

• Favorite Companies: Users can mark preferred companies as favorites to receive updates about new job postings and announcements directly in their feed.

• Favorite Jobs: Allows users to save job listings by marking them as favorites for easy access and application at a later time.

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/shahoriarniloy/Jobify.git
   cd jobify

2. Install dependencies for the backend and frontend:

   # Install backend dependencies
   cd backend
   npm install
   
   # Install frontend dependencies
   cd ../frontend
   npm install

3. Set up your environment variables for the backend. Create a .env file in the backend folder with the following variables:

   MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
   PORT=5000
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

Configuration

1. Database: Jobify uses MongoDB for storing data. Make sure you have your MongoDB URI set in the .env file as MONGO_URI.
2. Environment: Ensure the PORT and JWT_SECRET are set up in the .env file for the backend.

Usage

1. Run the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm start

2. Run the frontend development server:

   cd ../frontend
   npm start

3. Run on localhost to view the application in your browser.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: React, Redux, Tailwind CSS, Leaflet.js
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
• Real-Time Updates: Socket.IO (for job alerts)
• Other Libraries: React Query, Axios

Contribution Guidelines

We welcome contributions! If you’d like to contribute:

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature/YourFeatureName).
3. Commit your changes (git commit -m 'Add some feature').
4. Push to the branch (git push origin feature/YourFeatureName).
5. Open a Pull Request.

Development Notes

• Use meaningful commit messages.
• For UI-related changes, consider both light and dark themes.
• Ensure any new routes or features are documented in the /docs folder.