JobPortal

JobPortal is a comprehensive web application designed to connect blue-collar workers with job opportunities tailored to their skills and expertise. The platform bridges the gap between employers and job seekers, providing a seamless, reliable, and accessible experience for both parties.

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🔗 Live Demo: JobPortal

Features

• User authentication for employees and employers
• Company and job management for employers
• Job browsing, searching, and filtering for employees
• Application tracking and management
• Real-time chat between employers and employees
• Profile management for users and companies
• Responsive, modern UI built with React and Tailwind CSS

Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React
• Vite
• Redux Toolkit
• Tailwind CSS
• Radix UI

Backend:

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB (Mongoose)
• Socket.io
• Cloudinary (for file uploads)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or above recommended)
• npm or yarn
• MongoDB instance (local or cloud)

Backend Setup

1. Navigate to the backend folder:

   cd backend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Create a .env file in the backend root with the following variables:

   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloudinary_cloud_name
   CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=your_cloudinary_api_key
   CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=your_cloudinary_api_secret

4. Start the backend server:

   npm run dev

   The backend will run on http://localhost:8000.

Frontend Setup

1. Open a new terminal and navigate to the frontend folder:

   cd frontend

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Start the frontend development server:

   npm run dev

   The frontend will run on http://localhost:5173.

Usage

• Employees can sign up, browse jobs, apply, and chat with employers.
• Employers can create companies, post jobs, view applicants, and communicate with candidates.

Folder Structure

• backend/ - Express.js API, MongoDB models, controllers, routes, and socket server
• frontend/ - React app, components, hooks, Redux store, and UI assets

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