InternLink – Student Internship Network

InternLink is a desktop application built for students looking for internships, and for companies offering them. It works similarly to LinkedIn, but is simplified and student-focused. The app allows users to sign up, log in, build a basic profile, and connect with other users or internship opportunities.

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Features

- Student registration with OTP (for mock email verification)
- Secure login system with password matching
- Dashboard with navigation for:
  - Profile (view/edit info, add CV)
  - Network (groups and suggested users)
  - Internship Listings (mock jobs)
  - Messaging UI (prototype only)
- All data stored in SQL Server
- Connected to database via JDBC

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Tech Stack

- **Java (Swing)** – GUI development
- **JDBC** – Connecting to Microsoft SQL Server
- **SQL Server** – Backend database
- (Optional) React login page was tested but not required

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How to Run It

1. Make sure SQL Server is installed and running (`localhost\SQLEXPRESS`)
2. Create the database using the provided script (`internConnect`)
3. Set your DB username and password inside: