CareerEdge AI: Resume Analyzer & Interviewer

CareerEdge AI is a comprehensive career development suite designed to help job seekers optimize their resumes and master their interview skills using state-of-the-art AI.

🚀 Key Features

📄 Resume Analyzer (ATS Optimization)

• ATS Compatibility Scoring: Get an instant score based on industry-standard applicant tracking systems.
• Strength & Weakness Detection: Identify exactly what is working and what needs improvement.
• Key Skills Extraction: Automatically detect and highlight your core competencies.
• Job Description Match: Compare your resume against specific job descriptions for target roles.

🎙️ AI Career Lab (Mock Interviews)

• Domain-Specific Interviews: Technical, Behavioral, and Core CS question sets tailored to your profile.
• Real-Time Facial Monitoring: Analyzes confidence and engagement during the interview.
• Speech Evaluation: Evaluates your answers for knowledge grasp and articulation quality.
• Coach's Feedback: Receive a detailed performance report with an accuracy score and actionable tips.

📊 Personalized Dashboard

• History Tracking: Save and revisit past resume analyses and interview results.
• Career Compass: Get AI-driven recommendations for specific career domains and roles based on your background.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React 19, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, Recharts.
• Backend: Express.js (Node.js).
• AI Engine: Google Gemini (Gemini 3 Flash).
• Cloud Services: Firebase Authentication, Firestore Database.

⚙️ Setup & Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18+)
• A Firebase Project
• A Google AI Studio (Gemini) API Key

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/your-username/careeredge-ai.git
   cd careeredge-ai

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following keys (see .env.example for reference):

   # Gemini API
   API_KEY=your_gemini_api_key
   
   # Firebase Client Config
   VITE_FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_api_key
   VITE_FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_auth_domain
   VITE_FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_project_id
   VITE_FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_storage_bucket
   VITE_FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_sender_id
   VITE_FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_app_id

4. Run the application:

   Development Mode:

   npm run dev

   Production Build:

   npm run build
   npm start

🔒 Security

This project uses a full-stack architecture. Sensitive API keys (like Gemini) are never exposed to the client-side; all AI processing happens on the secure Express backend.

📄 License

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

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Empowering your career journey with AI intelligence.