MERN Job Portal

A modern full-stack MERN-based Job Portal designed for recruiters and job seekers. The platform streamlines the recruitment process by allowing recruiters to post and manage jobs while enabling seekers to discover opportunities, upload resumes, apply for jobs, track applications, and leverage AI-powered career tools.

Features

Authentication & Authorization

• User Registration & Login
• JWT-Based Authentication
• Role-Based Access Control (Recruiter / Seeker / Admin)
• Protected Routes & Middleware
• Secure Session Management

Recruiter Features

Recruiter Dashboard

• Recruiter-specific dashboard
• Real-time recruitment statistics
• Total Jobs Posted
• Total Applicants
• Shortlisted Candidates Count
• Selected Candidates Count

Job Management

• Create Job Postings
• Edit Existing Jobs
• Delete Jobs with Confirmation Dialog
• Manage Job Listings
• Application Deadline Support
• Job Type Selection (Full-Time, Part-Time, Internship, Remote)

Applicant Management

• View Applicants Across All Jobs
• Search Applicants
• Applicant Status Tracking
• View Candidate Resumes
• Job-wise Applicant Management
• Clickable Job Title Navigation to Job Details

Analytics Dashboard

• Most Applied Job
• Total Applications Received
• Selected Candidates Analytics
• Applications Per Job Statistics

Recruiter Notifications

• Real-Time Applicant Notifications
• Notification Badge Count
• Read/Unread Notification Tracking
• Dedicated Notification Center

Job Seeker Features

Job Discovery

• Browse Available Jobs
• Search Job Opportunities
• Detailed Job Information
• Company Information Display

Application Management

• Apply for Jobs
• Track Application Status
• Application History
• Real-Time Status Updates
• Application Notifications

Profile Management

• Profile Editing
• Resume Upload
• Resume Management
• Personal Information Management

AI-Powered Features

AI Resume Analysis

• Resume Evaluation
• ATS-Friendly Resume Suggestions
• Resume Improvement Recommendations
• Skills Gap Analysis

AI Mock Interview System

• Job-Specific Interview Questions
• AI-Generated Interview Sessions
• Interview History Tracking
• Interview Performance Analysis

AI Assistant

• Integrated AI Career Assistant
• Resume Guidance
• Job Search Support
• Interview Preparation Help

Resume Management System

• Resume Upload Support
• Cloudinary Storage Integration
• Secure File Handling
• Resume Preview Support
• Recruiter Resume Access

Notification System

Recruiter Notifications

• New Applicant Alerts
• Applicant Activity Tracking
• Notification Counter

Seeker Notifications

• Application Status Updates
• Recruiter Responses
• Status Change Alerts

Dashboard & Utilities

• Recruiter Dashboard
• Seeker Dashboard
• Responsive Layouts
• Analytics Overview
• Job Statistics
• Posted Time Utilities
• Application Deadline Tracking

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Vite
• Tailwind CSS
• Axios
• React Router DOM
• ShadCN UI
• Lucide React Icons
• Sonner Toast Notifications

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Mongoose
• JWT Authentication
• Multer
• Cloudinary

AI Integration

• Google Gemini API
• Resume Analysis Engine
• AI Interview Generation

Project Structure

Job-Portal/
│
├── client/
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/
│   │   ├── pages/
│   │   ├── layouts/
│   │   ├── context/
│   │   ├── services/
│   │   ├── utils/
│   │   └── App.jsx
│   │
│   ├── public/
│   └── package.json
│
├── server/
│   ├── controllers/
│   ├── middleware/
│   ├── models/
│   ├── routes/
│   ├── config/
│   ├── utils/
│   └── server.js
│
└── README.md

Implemented Modules

Authentication Module

• Login & Registration
• JWT Verification
• Role-Based Authorization
• Protected Routes

Job Management Module

• Create Jobs
• Edit Jobs
• Delete Jobs
• Job Details Page
• Recruiter Job Management

Application Management Module

• Job Application System
• Applicant Tracking
• My Applications Dashboard
• Recruiter Applicant Review

Profile Management Module

• User Profile
• Resume Upload
• Profile Updates

Notification Module

• Recruiter Notifications
• Application Status Notifications
• Real-Time Notification Counters

Analytics Module

• Recruitment Statistics
• Most Applied Job Analysis
• Application Insights

AI Module

• Resume Analyzer
• Mock Interview Generator
• AI Career Assistant

REST API Features

• Authentication APIs
• Job CRUD APIs
• Application APIs
• Recruiter Dashboard APIs
• Analytics APIs
• Notification APIs
• Resume Upload APIs
• Protected Middleware Routes

UI Features

• Modern Responsive Design
• Recruiter Sidebar Navigation
• Interactive Dashboard Cards
• Search & Filter Components
• Animated Notification System
• Glassmorphism UI Elements
• Reusable Component Architecture

Future Enhancements

• AI Job Recommendation System
• AI Career Guidance Chatbot
• Resume Builder
• Email Notifications
• Video Interview Platform
• Advanced Recruiter Analytics
• Admin Analytics Dashboard
• Company Review System
• Saved Jobs Feature
• Job Recommendation Engine

Author

Ajay Bhandari