CareerRise - MERN Stack Job Portal

CareerRise is a full-stack job portal application built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). The platform allows users to post jobs, apply for jobs, and manage user profiles. With robust authentication, advanced search features, and a sleek UI, CareerRise offers an efficient job-hunting and recruitment experience.

Video Demo - Watch the Demo video on Google Drive

Features

• User Authentication: Secure authentication with login and sign-up functionality for both job seekers and recruiters.
• Job Posting & Application: Recruiters can create and manage job postings, while job seekers can search, filter, and apply for relevant job opportunities.
• Search and Filters: Filter jobs by location or job role for easy job discovery.
• Profile Management: Both recruiters and candidates can manage their profiles.
• Job Application Tracking: Users can track job applications and recruiters can monitor applicants for posted jobs.
• Responsive Design: The platform is fully responsive and adapts seamlessly across mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• UI Enhancements: Styled with Tailwind CSS and enhanced with Framer Motion animations for a modern and intuitive interface.

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• ReactJS with Tailwind CSS for styling.
• Axios for API requests.
• Redux for state management.
• React Hook Form for handling form validation.
• shadcn/ui for consistent and reusable components.
• Framer Motion for fluid animations and interactions.

Backend:

• Node.js and Express.js for the API.
• MongoDB for the database.
• JWT for user authentication.
• Cookie-based session management.
• Cloudinary for secure image uploads and optimization.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

        git clone https://github.com/ShubhamSharmax/careerRise

2. Navigate into the project directory:

        cd careerRise

3. Install dependencies:

        # for FrontEnd
        npm install

        # for Backend
        cd BacKEnd
        npm install

4. Setup Environment variables. create a .env file and add following:

       # for FrontEnd
       VITE_API_USER= #Add Your User Api endpoint
       VITE_API_COMPANY= #Add Your Company Api endpoint
       VITE_API_JOB= #Add Your Job Api endpoint
       VITE_API_APPLICATION= #Add Your Application Api endpoint
          
       # for BackEnd
       PORT= #Add your port
       MONGO_URI= #Add your database URI
       SECRET_KEY= #Add your secret key
       FRONTEND_URL= #Add your frontend URL
       CLOUD_NAME= #Add your Cloud Name 
       API_KEY= #Add your API key    
       API_SECRET= #Add your API secret

5. Run the Project:

       # for FrontEnd
       npm run dev
       # for BackEnd
       npm start

6. Open the Project in your browser at http://localhost:5173.

7. Verify the backend API by visiting http://localhost:<PORT> in your browser.