AI-Powered Job Portal

A modern, AI-powered Job Portal built with the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js). This platform leverages advanced AI capabilities to parse resumes, automatically calculate candidate match scores against job descriptions, and generate customized cover letters.

Features

• Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Distinct dashboards for Candidates, Recruiters, and Admins.
• Smart Job Matching: AI-driven semantic matching that scores candidate resumes against job requirements.
• AI Cover Letter Generator: Candidates can generate tailored cover letters using LLMs.
• Modern UI/UX: Clean, responsive interface built with React and Tailwind CSS.
• Secure Authentication: JWT-based authentication with bcrypt password hashing.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Vite, Tailwind CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB, Mongoose
• AI Integration: OpenAI API (GPT-4 / Embeddings)
• Authentication: JSON Web Tokens (JWT)

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• MongoDB (Local or Atlas)
• Git

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone https://github.com/nikita827009-source/AI-Powered-job-portal.git
   cd AI-Powered-job-portal

2. Backend Setup

   cd server
   npm install
   # Set up your .env file with MONGO_URI, JWT_SECRET, and OPENAI_API_KEY
   npm run dev

3. Frontend Setup

   cd client
   npm install
   npm run dev

Project Structure

├── server/                 # Node.js backend
│   ├── controllers/        # Route logic (auth, jobs, applications)
│   ├── models/             # Mongoose schemas
│   ├── routes/             # Express routes
│   └── middlewares/        # Auth & Role verification
├── client/                 # React frontend
└── README.md               # Project documentation

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome!

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.