🚀 careerpilot - AI Career Platform

An intelligent, AI-powered career platform that revolutionizes the job hunting experience through automated resume enhancement, intelligent job matching, AI mock interviews, corporate fellowships, and community-driven networking.

Live Demo • Features • Tech Stack • Getting Started • API Reference • Architecture • Contributing

🌟 Overview

The AI Resume Builder & Career Platform is a comprehensive full-stack application designed to streamline and enhance the job search process. By leveraging cutting-edge AI technology (Google Gemini 2.5), real-time communication via Socket.IO, and intelligent automation through BullMQ job queues, this platform provides job seekers with powerful tools to:

Create ATS-optimized resumes tailored to specific job roles
Receive personalized job alerts based on custom preferences
Track job applications through an intuitive pipeline interface
Connect with fellow job seekers through a real-time community platform
Get AI-powered insights and improvement suggestions

❓ Problem Statement

The Modern Job Seeker's Challenges

Resume Optimization Struggles: Job seekers spend countless hours formatting resumes without knowing if they'll pass Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Information Overload: With thousands of job postings across multiple platforms, finding relevant opportunities is overwhelming
Application Tracking Chaos: Managing applications across different companies leads to missed follow-ups and forgotten deadlines
Isolation in Job Search: The job hunting process is often lonely, with limited access to peer support and shared experiences
Skill Gap Identification: Difficulty understanding what skills to highlight or develop for target roles
Time-Consuming Process: Manual job searching, resume customization, and application tracking consumes significant time

💡 Our Solution

Comprehensive Career Platform

Challenge	Solution
Resume Optimization	AI-powered resume enhancement using Google Gemini 2.5 with ATS scoring and Harvard-format templates
Information Overload	Smart job alerts with customizable filters (keywords, location, salary, employment type)
Application Tracking	Visual Kanban-style job tracker with status management (Saved → Applied → Interviewing → Offered)
Isolation	Real-time community platform with channels, posts, direct messaging, and presence indicators
Skill Gaps	AI-generated improvement suggestions and professional summary generation
Time Consumption	Automated job fetching, bulk processing via queues, and one-click resume downloads

✨ Features

🤖 AI-Powered Resume Enhancement

Smart Resume Enhancement: Transform ordinary resumes into ATS-optimized documents
Professional Summary Generation: AI-crafted summaries tailored to target roles
Improvement Suggestions: Actionable recommendations to strengthen your resume
ATS Score Analysis: Get compatibility scores with detailed feedback
Harvard Template Formatting: Industry-standard resume formatting

📄 Resume Management

PDF Upload & Parsing: Extract text from uploaded PDF resumes
Multiple Resume Support: Manage different versions for various roles
PDF Download: Export enhanced resumes as professional PDFs
Version History: Track original and enhanced versions

🔔 Intelligent Job Alerts

Custom Alert Creation: Set preferences for keywords, location, salary range
Remote Work Filters: Find remote-only opportunities
Employment Type Selection: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Internship
Email Notifications: Receive new job matches directly in your inbox
Real-time Socket Updates: Instant in-app notifications when new jobs match

Note: By default, job alerts use the cron schedule 0 0 */2 * * to reduce API costs. This means they run at midnight on every other day of the month (a day-of-month step), not on a strict 48-hour interval, so behavior can differ around month boundaries. You can override this schedule with the ALERT_CRON_SCHEDULE environment variable.

📊 Job Application Tracker

Visual Pipeline: Kanban-style board for application status
Status Management: Track from Saved → Applied → Interviewing → Offered → Rejected
Notes & Comments: Add personal notes to each application
Statistics Dashboard: Overview of application metrics
Quick Actions: Easy status updates and job removal

🌐 Community Platform

Real-time Channels: Topic-based discussion channels
Posts & Feed: Share experiences, tips, and opportunities
Comments & Reactions: Engage with community content
Direct Messaging: Private conversations with other members
Presence Indicators: See who's online in real-time
Member Discovery: Find and connect with fellow job seekers

🎓 careerpilot Fellowships

Corporate Challenges: Companies post real-world challenges for students
Student Proposals: Students submit proposals with cover letters and pricing
Proposal Review: Companies review, accept, or reject proposals
Escrow Payments: Razorpay integration for secure payments
Real-time Chat: Direct messaging between corporate and students
Challenge Completion: Fund release upon satisfactory completion
Student Verification: Academic email verification system

🎤 AI Interview Prep

Mock Interviews: AI-powered interview simulations
Role-Specific Questions: Tailored questions based on target role
Real-time Feedback: Instant AI evaluation of responses
Performance Scoring: Detailed scoring with improvement suggestions
Interview History: Track progress across multiple sessions
Multi-Round Support: Technical, behavioral, and HR round simulations

💳 Payments (Razorpay)

Secure Payments: PCI-DSS compliant payment processing
Multiple Payment Methods: UPI, Cards, NetBanking, Wallets, QR Code
Escrow System: Funds held securely until work completion
Fund Release: One-click release when satisfied with deliverables
Payment History: Complete transaction tracking

🔐 Authentication & Security

Firebase Authentication: Secure email/password and Google OAuth
JWT Token Verification: Protected API endpoints
Rate Limiting: Protection against abuse
Helmet Security Headers: Enhanced HTTP security

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

Technology	Purpose
React 19	UI library with latest features
Vite 7	Fast build tool and dev server
TailwindCSS 4	Utility-first CSS framework
Framer Motion	Animation library
React Router 7	Client-side routing
Socket.IO Client	Real-time communication
Firebase SDK	Authentication & client services
Zustand	State management
React Hook Form	Form handling
Lucide React	Icon library

Backend

Technology	Purpose
Node.js 18+	JavaScript runtime
Express.js	Web framework
Socket.IO	WebSocket server
Firebase Admin SDK	Server-side Firebase services
MongoDB + Mongoose	Database & ODM
BullMQ + IORedis	Job queue for background tasks
Google Gemini AI	AI/ML for resume enhancement & interviews
Razorpay	Payment processing & escrow
Nodemailer	Email notifications
PDFKit	PDF generation
Node-Cron	Scheduled tasks

Infrastructure

Technology	Purpose
Firebase	Auth, Firestore, Storage
MongoDB Atlas	Cloud database
Redis	Queue backend
RapidAPI	Job search integration

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Node.js 18.0 or higher
npm or yarn
MongoDB instance (local or Atlas)
Redis instance (for job queue)
Firebase project with Firestore enabled
Google Gemini API key
RapidAPI key (for job fetching)

Environment Variables

Backend (.env)

# Server
PORT=5000
NODE_ENV=development
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173

# MongoDB
MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/career-pilot

# Firebase Admin
FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id
FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your-bucket.appspot.com
FIREBASE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT={"type":"service_account",...}

# AI
GEMINI_API_KEY=your-gemini-api-key

# Redis (for BullMQ)
REDIS_HOST=localhost
REDIS_PORT=6379
REDIS_PASSWORD=optional-password

# RapidAPI (Job Search)
RAPID_API_KEY=your-rapidapi-key
RAPID_API_HOST=jsearch.p.rapidapi.com

# Email (Nodemailer)
SMTP_HOST=smtp.gmail.com
SMTP_PORT=587
SMTP_USER=your-email@gmail.com
SMTP_PASS=your-app-password

# Rate Limiting
RATE_LIMIT_WINDOW_MS=900000
RATE_LIMIT_MAX_REQUESTS=100

# Razorpay (Payment Gateway)
RAZORPAY_KEY_ID=rzp_test_xxxxxxxxxxxxx
RAZORPAY_KEY_SECRET=your-razorpay-secret

Frontend (.env)

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5000
VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your-api-key
VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your-project.firebaseapp.com
VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id
VITE_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your-bucket.appspot.com
VITE_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your-sender-id
VITE_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your-app-id

Installation

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/ishwari418/career-pilot.git
cd career-pilot

Install backend dependencies

cd backend
npm install

Install frontend dependencies

cd ../frontend
npm install

Set up environment variables

# Create .env files in both backend and frontend directories
# Use the templates above

Start the development servers

Backend:

cd backend
npm run dev

Frontend:

cd frontend
npm run dev

Access the application

Frontend: http://localhost:5173
Backend API: http://localhost:5000
Health Check: http://localhost:5000/health

📁 Project Structure

career-pilot/
├── backend/
│   ├── package.json
│   └── src/
│       ├── index.js                 # Server entry point
│       ├── config/
│       │   ├── firebase.js          # Firebase Admin initialization
│       │   ├── langchain.js         # AI/Gemini configuration
│       │   └── socket.js            # Socket.IO setup
│       ├── controllers/
│       │   ├── communityFirebaseController.js  # Community features
│       │   └── jobFetch.js          # Job fetching logic
│       ├── middleware/
│       │   ├── auth.js              # JWT verification
│       │   ├── errorHandler.js      # Global error handling
│       │   ├── socketAuth.js        # Socket authentication
│       │   └── upload.js            # File upload handling
│       ├── models/
│       │   ├── Job.model.js         # Job schema
│       │   ├── JobAlert.model.js    # Alert preferences
│       │   ├── JobListing.model.js  # Fetched jobs
│       │   ├── NotificationLog.model.js  # Email logs
│       │   ├── Resume.model.js      # User resumes
│       │   ├── TrackedJob.model.js  # Application tracking
│       │   └── User.model.js        # User profiles
│       ├── routes/
│       │   ├── auth.js              # Authentication
│       │   ├── community.js         # Community features
│       │   ├── enhance.js           # AI enhancement
│       │   ├── fellowships.js       # Fellowship challenges & proposals
│       │   ├── interview.js         # AI mock interviews
│       │   ├── jobAlerts.js         # Job alerts CRUD
│       │   ├── jobsRoute.js         # Job search
│       │   ├── jobTracker.js        # Application tracking
│       │   ├── payments.js          # Razorpay payments & escrow
│       │   ├── resume.js            # Resume management
│       │   └── upload.js            # File uploads
│       ├── services/
│       │   ├── firebaseDataService.js    # Firebase operations
│       │   ├── interviewService.js       # AI interview logic
│       │   ├── jobAlertQueue.js          # BullMQ queue
│       │   ├── jobAlertSocket.js         # Real-time notifications
│       │   ├── jobFetcher.js             # Automated job fetching
│       │   ├── mailService.js            # Email sending
│       │   ├── notificationServices.js   # Push notifications
│       │   ├── paymentService.js         # Razorpay integration
│       │   ├── presenceService.js        # User presence
│       │   ├── rapidApiService.js        # Job API integration
│       │   └── socketServiceFirebase.js  # Socket handlers
│       └── utils/
│           ├── jobSearch.js         # Search utilities
│           └── queueManager.js      # Queue management
├── frontend/
│   ├── package.json
│   ├── vite.config.js
│   ├── index.html
│   └── src/
│       ├── App.jsx                  # Root component
│       ├── main.jsx                 # Entry point
│       ├── index.css                # Global styles
│       ├── components/
│       │   ├── Button.jsx           # Reusable button
│       │   ├── Card.jsx             # Card component
│       │   ├── FileUpload.jsx       # Drag & drop upload
│       │   ├── Input.jsx            # Form input
│       │   ├── JobAlertModal.jsx    # Alert creation modal
│       │   ├── JobAlertsList.jsx    # Alerts display
│       │   ├── Layout.jsx           # Page layout
│       │   ├── Navbar.jsx           # Navigation bar
│       │   ├── community/           # Community components
│       │   │   ├── ChannelList.jsx
│       │   │   ├── ChatWindow.jsx
│       │   │   ├── DirectMessages.jsx
│       │   │   ├── MembersList.jsx
│       │   │   ├── MessageBubble.jsx
│       │   │   ├── MessageInput.jsx
│       │   │   ├── PostCard.jsx
│       │   │   ├── PostEditor.jsx
│       │   │   └── PostsFeed.jsx
│       │   └── ui/                  # UI components
│       │       ├── AnimatedText.jsx
│       │       ├── CTASection.jsx
│       │       ├── FeaturesSection.jsx
│       │       ├── Footer.jsx
│       │       ├── Globe.jsx
│       │       ├── HeroSection.jsx
│       │       └── WorldMap.jsx
│       ├── config/
│       │   └── firebase.js          # Firebase client config
│       ├── context/
│       │   ├── AuthContext.jsx      # Auth state management
│       │   └── SocketContext.jsx    # Socket.IO context
│       ├── hooks/
│       │   ├── usePresence.js       # User presence hook
│       │   └── useSocket.js         # Socket hook
│       ├── lib/
│       │   └── utils.js             # Utility functions
│       ├── pages/
│       │   ├── Community.jsx        # Community page
│       │   ├── Dashboard.jsx        # Main dashboard
│       │   ├── Enhance.jsx          # Resume enhancement
│       │   ├── Home.jsx             # Landing page
│       │   ├── InterviewPrep.jsx    # AI mock interviews
│       │   ├── JobAlerts.jsx        # Alerts management
│       │   ├── JobSearch.jsx        # Job search page
│       │   ├── JobTracker.jsx       # Application tracker
│       │   ├── Login.jsx            # Login page
│       │   ├── Register.jsx         # Registration page
│       │   ├── ResumeView.jsx       # Resume display
│       │   ├── Upload.jsx           # Resume upload
│       │   └── fellowship/          # Fellowship feature
│       │       ├── ChallengeDetail.jsx
│       │       ├── ChallengeProposals.jsx
│       │       ├── Challenges.jsx
│       │       ├── CreateChallenge.jsx
│       │       ├── FellowshipChat.jsx
│       │       ├── FellowshipLayout.jsx
│       │       ├── FellowshipMessages.jsx
│       │       ├── MyChallenges.jsx
│       │       ├── MyProposals.jsx
│       │       ├── Onboarding.jsx
│       │       └── Verify.jsx
│       └── services/
│           ├── api.js               # API service layer
│           └── socket.js            # Socket client
└── firebase/
    ├── firestore.indexes.json       # Firestore indexes
    ├── firestore.rules              # Security rules
    └── storage.rules                # Storage security

🔌 API Routes

Authentication

Method	Endpoint	Description
`POST`	`/api/auth/verify`	Verify Firebase token
`GET`	`/api/auth/profile`	Get user profile

Upload

Method	Endpoint	Description
`POST`	`/api/upload`	Upload and parse PDF resume
`POST`	`/api/upload/extract-text`	Extract text from PDF

Resume Management

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/resumes`	Get all user resumes
`GET`	`/api/resumes/:resumeId`	Get specific resume
`POST`	`/api/resumes`	Create new resume
`PUT`	`/api/resumes/:resumeId`	Update resume
`DELETE`	`/api/resumes/:resumeId`	Delete resume
`GET`	`/api/resumes/:resumeId/download`	Download as PDF

AI Enhancement

Method	Endpoint	Description
`POST`	`/api/enhance`	Enhance resume with AI
`POST`	`/api/enhance/summary`	Generate professional summary
`POST`	`/api/enhance/suggestions`	Get improvement suggestions
`POST`	`/api/enhance/ats-analysis`	Analyze ATS compatibility

Job Search

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/fetchjobs`	Search for jobs

Job Alerts

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/job-alerts`	Get all alerts
`GET`	`/api/job-alerts/stats/summary`	Get alert statistics
`GET`	`/api/job-alerts/:id`	Get specific alert
`POST`	`/api/job-alerts`	Create new alert
`PUT`	`/api/job-alerts/:id`	Update alert
`DELETE`	`/api/job-alerts/:id`	Delete alert

Job Tracker

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/job-tracker`	Get all tracked jobs
`GET`	`/api/job-tracker/stats`	Get tracking statistics
`POST`	`/api/job-tracker`	Track new job
`PUT`	`/api/job-tracker/:trackerId`	Update job status
`DELETE`	`/api/job-tracker/:trackerId`	Remove tracked job

Community

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/community/channels`	Get all channels
`POST`	`/api/community/channels`	Create channel
`GET`	`/api/community/channels/:channelId/messages`	Get channel messages
`GET`	`/api/community/posts`	Get all posts
`POST`	`/api/community/posts`	Create post
`POST`	`/api/community/posts/:postId/like`	Toggle like
`GET`	`/api/community/posts/:postId/comments`	Get comments
`POST`	`/api/community/posts/:postId/comments`	Add comment
`GET`	`/api/community/conversations`	Get DM conversations
`GET`	`/api/community/online-users`	Get online users

Fellowships

Method	Endpoint	Description
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/profile`	Get fellowship profile
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/profile`	Create/update profile
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/verify/send-email`	Send verification email
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/verify/confirm`	Confirm verification code
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/challenges`	Get all challenges
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/challenges`	Create challenge (Corporate)
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/challenges/:id`	Get challenge details
`DELETE`	`/api/fellowship/challenges/:id`	Delete challenge
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/challenges/:id/apply`	Apply to challenge (Student)
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/challenges/:id/proposals`	Get proposals for challenge
`PUT`	`/api/fellowship/proposals/:id/status`	Accept/reject proposal
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/my-challenges`	Get my challenges (Corporate)
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/my-proposals`	Get my proposals (Student)
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/chat/rooms`	Get chat rooms
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/chat/rooms/:roomId`	Get chat room details
`GET`	`/api/fellowship/chat/rooms/:roomId/messages`	Get messages
`POST`	`/api/fellowship/chat/rooms/:roomId/messages`	Send message

Interview Prep

Method	Endpoint	Description
`POST`	`/api/interview/start`	Start mock interview
`POST`	`/api/interview/:id/answer`	Submit answer
`POST`	`/api/interview/:id/complete`	Complete interview
`GET`	`/api/interview/:id`	Get interview details
`GET`	`/api/interview/history`	Get interview history

Payments

Method	Endpoint	Description
`POST`	`/api/payments/create-order`	Create Razorpay order
`POST`	`/api/payments/verify-payment`	Verify payment & accept proposal
`POST`	`/api/payments/release-funds/:roomId`	Release escrow funds
`GET`	`/api/payments/status/:roomId`	Get payment status

📚 For complete API documentation, see API_DOCS/README.md

🎯 Feature Details

Resume Enhancement Pipeline

Upload: User uploads PDF resume
Extraction: pdf-parse extracts text content
Analysis: Text sent to Gemini AI with job role preferences
Enhancement: AI generates optimized Harvard-format resume
Storage: Enhanced resume saved to MongoDB
Download: User can download as formatted PDF

Job Alert System

Alert Creation: User sets keywords, location, salary filters
Queue Processing: BullMQ handles alerts in background
Job Fetching: RapidAPI JSearch finds matching jobs
Deduplication: New jobs compared against notification history
Notification: Email sent + real-time socket notification
Logging: All notifications tracked for analytics

Real-time Community

Socket Connection: User connects with authenticated token
Channel Join: User subscribes to channel rooms
Message Flow: Messages broadcast to channel members
Presence: Online/offline status tracked
DMs: Private conversations via personal rooms

Fellowship Payment Flow

Challenge Creation: Corporate creates challenge with requirements and price
Student Application: Students submit proposals with cover letter and pricing
Proposal Review: Corporate reviews and selects proposal
Payment: On acceptance, Razorpay checkout opens for escrow payment
Chat Room: After payment, chat room created with "In Escrow" status
Collaboration: Student and corporate discuss and work on challenge
Completion: Corporate releases funds when satisfied
Challenge Closed: Challenge marked complete, chat archived

AI Interview Pipeline

Configuration: User selects role, difficulty, and interview type
Question Generation: Gemini AI generates role-specific questions
Response Capture: User answers questions in real-time
AI Evaluation: Each answer scored with detailed feedback
Final Report: Comprehensive performance analysis and suggestions

🚢 Deployment

Frontend Deployment (Vercel/Netlify)

# Build for production
cd frontend
npm run build

# Preview build locally
npm run preview

Environment Variables to Set:

All VITE_* variables from frontend .env

Backend Deployment (Railway/Render/Heroku)

# Production start
cd backend
npm start

Environment Variables to Set:

All variables from backend .env
Ensure NODE_ENV=production

Firebase Setup

Create Firebase project
Enable Authentication (Email/Password + Google)
Create Firestore database
Set up Storage bucket
Download service account JSON
Configure security rules

Database Setup

MongoDB Atlas:

Create cluster
Add database user
Whitelist IP addresses
Get connection string

Redis (Upstash/Redis Cloud):

Create Redis instance
Get connection credentials
Configure BullMQ

📖 Documentation

Document	Description
Architecture	System architecture, data flows, database schemas
API Reference	Complete API documentation
Real-World Use Cases	Success stories and applications
Contributing Guide	How to contribute to the project

🌍 Real-World Use Cases

See Real_life_usecase.md for detailed success stories including:

Fresh Graduates: First job seekers optimizing resumes for entry-level positions
Career Changers: Professionals transitioning to new industries
Job Seeker Networks: Building communities for mutual support
Recruitment Agencies: Bulk resume processing and matching
University Career Centers: Student resume workshops and tracking

🛠️ Troubleshooting Guide

If you encounter issues while setting up or running the project locally, try the following common fixes before creating a new issue.

MongoDB Connection Error:

Problem

MongoServerSelectionError

Solution

Verify your MONGODB_URI in backend .env
Ensure MongoDB service is running
Check internet connection if using MongoDB Atlas
Restart backend server after updating environment variables

Redis Connection Error:

Problem

ECONNREFUSED 127.0.0.1:6379

Solution

Ensure Redis server is installed and running
Verify REDIS_HOST and REDIS_PORT
Restart Redis service
Check firewall restrictions

Firebase Admin Initialization Error:

Problem

FirebaseAppError

Solution

Verify Firebase credentials in .env
Ensure service account JSON is valid
Check FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID
Restart backend server after changes

Port Already in Use:

Problem

EADDRINUSE

Solution

Change the PORT value in .env
Stop other applications using the same port
Restart your terminal and development server

npm Install Errors:

Problem

Dependencies fail during installation.

Solution

Run:

npm install

If the issue persists:

npm cache clean --force

Then reinstall dependencies:

npm install

Frontend Not Starting:

Problem

Frontend server does not run properly.

Solution

Ensure frontend .env exists
Verify all VITE_* variables are correct
Run:

npm run dev

inside the frontend directory.

Backend Not Starting:

Problem

Backend crashes during startup.

Solution

Ensure backend .env is configured
Verify MongoDB and Redis are running
Run:

npm run dev

inside the backend directory.

Environment Variables Tips:

Never commit .env files
Double-check all API keys
Restart servers after changing environment variables
Ensure no extra spaces are added in .env

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our CONTRIBUTION.md for:

Code of Conduct
Development Setup
Pull Request Process
Coding Standards
Issue Guidelines

📄 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

👥 Contributors

This project exists thanks to all the people who contribute. Become a contributor!

🙏 Acknowledgments

Google Gemini AI for resume enhancement capabilities
Firebase for authentication and real-time database
JSearch API for job listings
The open-source community for amazing tools

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🚀 careerpilot - AI Career Platform

📋 Table of Contents

🌟 Overview

❓ Problem Statement

The Modern Job Seeker's Challenges

💡 Our Solution

Comprehensive Career Platform

✨ Features

🤖 AI-Powered Resume Enhancement

📄 Resume Management

🔔 Intelligent Job Alerts

📊 Job Application Tracker

🌐 Community Platform

🎓 careerpilot Fellowships

🎤 AI Interview Prep

💳 Payments (Razorpay)

🔐 Authentication & Security

🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

Backend

Infrastructure

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

Environment Variables

Backend (.env)

Frontend (.env)

Installation

📁 Project Structure

🔌 API Routes

Authentication

Upload

Resume Management

AI Enhancement

Job Search

Job Alerts

Job Tracker

Community

Fellowships

Interview Prep

Payments

🎯 Feature Details

Resume Enhancement Pipeline

Job Alert System

Real-time Community

Fellowship Payment Flow

AI Interview Pipeline

🚢 Deployment

Frontend Deployment (Vercel/Netlify)

Backend Deployment (Railway/Render/Heroku)

Firebase Setup

Database Setup

📖 Documentation

🌍 Real-World Use Cases

🛠️ Troubleshooting Guide

MongoDB Connection Error:

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Solution

Redis Connection Error:

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Solution

Firebase Admin Initialization Error:

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Solution

Port Already in Use:

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Solution

npm Install Errors:

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Solution

Frontend Not Starting:

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Solution

Backend Not Starting:

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Solution

Environment Variables Tips:

Packages