/react-job-portal

Job Portal App ! Built on the powerful MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), this application offers a seamless experience for job seekers and employers alike. Browse through job listings, apply with confidence, and manage applications effortlessly.

Primary LanguageJavaScript

Job Portal App with MERN Stack

A comprehensive job portal application built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. This application allows users to browse job listings, apply for jobs, and manage their applications seamlessly.

Features

  • User Authentication: Secure authentication using JWT (JSON Web Tokens) for both job seekers and employers.
  • Job Listings: Browse through a wide range of job listings fetched from MongoDB.
  • Application Management: Job seekers can manage their job applications, and employers can view and manage received applications.
  • Responsive Design: Ensures a seamless experience across all devices.

Technologies Used

  • Frontend: React.js, React Router, Bootstrap
  • Backend: Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB
  • Authentication: JWT (JSON Web Tokens), Bcrypt (for password hash)
  • Image Upload: Cloudinary for storing and managing uploaded images
  • Deployment: Vercel (frontend), Render(backend), MongoDB Atlas (database)

Getting Started

To get a local copy up and running follow these simple steps.

Prerequisites

  • Node.js installed on your machine with latest version or v22.2.0 above
  • MongoDB Atlas account (or local MongoDB server)
  • Cloudinary account for image storage

Installation

  1. Clone the repo:

    git clone https://github.com/exclusiveabhi/react-job-portal.git

  2. Install NPM packages:

    cd react-job-portal
cd backend
npm install
cd..
cd frontend
npm install

  3. Set up environment variables:

    • Create a config.env file after creating a config folder in the backend directory, containing the following variables:
    PORT=
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY=
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET=
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=
FRONTEND_URL=
DB_URL=
JWT_SECRET_KEY=
JWT_EXPIRE=
COOKIE_EXPIRE=

    Replace each value with your specific configuration details.

  4. Run the application:

    npm start

  5. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the app.

Contributing

Contributions are what make the open-source community such an amazing place to learn, inspire, and create. Any contributions you make are greatly appreciated.

  1. Fork the Project
  2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
  3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
  4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
  5. Open a Pull Request (we will merge within 24 hour)

Please give a star to the repository if you like it.

Contact

Abhishek Rajput - GitHub

Project Link: https://github.com/exclusiveabhi/react-job-portal.git