JobConnect Pro — Enterprise Job Portal Platform

JobConnect Pro is a full-featured recruitment system built with the MERN stack. It enables job seekers to discover and apply for jobs, while employers can post listings, manage applications, and hire efficiently.

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Overview

This platform offers secure role-based authentication, smart job matching, real-time messaging, and document uploads. It supports the full recruitment lifecycle with a modular, scalable architecture.

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Architecture

• MERN stack following MVC pattern
• RESTful API with Express.js
• JWT authentication with refresh token support
• Cloudinary for media/document handling
• Socket.io for real-time communication

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Features

• Advanced job search with dynamic filters
• Role-based dashboards for job seekers and employers
• Job application tracking system
• Real-time chat between employers and candidates
• Resume upload and parsing with skill matching

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Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Redux, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
• Authentication: JWT (access + refresh)
• Media Handling: Cloudinary
• Real-Time: Socket.io

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Highlights

• Built real-time messaging using Socket.io
• Integrated secure resume uploads via Cloudinary
• Designed job-matching algorithm tested across 50+ mock listings
• Presented working prototype with positive technical feedback

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Project Structure

jobconnect-pro/
├── client/               # React frontend
│   └── src/
│       ├── components/
│       ├── pages/
│       ├── redux/
│       └── App.js
├── server/               # Express backend
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── middleware/
│   └── server.js
└── README.md

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Setup Instructions

1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/AmaedaQ/job-portal.git
cd job-portal

2. Install Dependencies

# Backend
cd server
npm install

# Frontend
cd ../client
npm install

3. Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the /server directory:

PORT=5000
MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_uri
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_api_key
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_api_secret

4. Run Development Servers

# Start backend
cd server
npm run dev

# Start frontend
cd ../client
npm start

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License

MIT License