Rezk – Bridging Local Businesses & Job Seekers

Rezk is a web platform designed to connect small businesses with local job seekers. It simplifies recruitment, promotes digital inclusion, and strengthens community economies by making employment opportunities more accessible.

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Key Features

UI/UX

• Clean, minimalist design with an intuitive flow.
• User-friendly layouts tailored for applicants and businesses.

Frontend

• Developed using React.js.
• Reusable components and modular design.
• Dynamic job listing pages with search and filtering.
• Form validation for job posting and applicant registration.
• Integrated with backend APIs for real-time updates.

Backend

• Built with ASP.NET Core 8 (C#).
• Entity Framework Core for ORM and database operations.
• ASP.NET Identity for authentication and role-based access (Applicant, Business, Admin).
• Secure JWT authentication for API endpoints.
• Logging and exception handling with Serilog.
• RESTful APIs following best practices.
• OOP and SOLID principles applied to ensure maintainability and scalability.

Database

• SQL Server used as the primary relational database.
• Code-First Migrations with EF Core.
• Relationships enforced between Applicants, Applications, and Businesses.
• Initial seeding with sample applicants and job listings.

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System Architecture

Rezk
│── frontend/                # React.js client-side app
│   ├── components/          # Reusable UI components
│   ├── context/             # Global context/state management
│   ├── api/                 # API service layer
│   ├── assets/              # Static assets (icons, images, styles)
│   ├── hooks/               # Custom React hooks
│   ├── pages/               # Page-level views (Home, Login, Dashboard, etc.)
│   ├── App.jsx              # Root React component
│   ├── index.js             # Entry point
│   └── main.js              # Main app bootstrap
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│── backend/                 # ASP.NET Core API
│   ├── Controllers/         # API endpoints (Applicants, Jobs, Businesses)
│   ├── Models/              # EF Core entity models
│   ├── Services/            # Business logic layer (SOLID applied)
│   ├── Data/                # DbContext + configurations
│   ├── Helpers/             # Utilities (JWT, mapping, etc.)
│   ├── Properties/          # App settings & metadata
│   └── Migrations/          # Database migrations
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│── UI/UX.md/                # Figma Link
│── README.md                # Project overview

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Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js + TypeScript
• Axios for API requests
• Tailwind CSS

Backend

• ASP.NET Core 8
• Entity Framework Core
• ASP.NET Identity + JWT
• Serilog (logging)

Database

• SQL Server

Version Control & Tools

• Git & GitHub
• Visual Studio 2022
• Postman for API testing

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Screenshots

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Getting Started

Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-saraanbih/Rezk.git

Setup Backend (ASP.NET Core)

cd backend
dotnet restore
dotnet ef database update   # apply migrations
dotnet run

Setup Frontend (React.js)

cd frontend
npm install
npm start

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Core Modules

Applicant Management

• Register and manage applicant profile.
• Apply for job opportunities.
• Track application status.

Business Management

• Register as a business owner.
• Post new job opportunities.
• Manage and review applicants.

Job Search

• Browse jobs by category, location, and type.
• Smart filtering and keyword-based search.

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Future Enhancements

• Mobile app (React Native / Flutter).
• AI-powered job recommendations based on applicant skills.
• Advanced analytics for businesses.
• Multi-language support.

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Contributors

• Mohamed Kardosha – Data Scientist
• Sara Nabih – Backend Developer
• Shahd Ayman – Backend Developer
• Romaisa Fetouh – UI/UX Designer
• Yomna Aly – UI/UX Designer
• Engy Alaa – Frontend Developer

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Why This Project Stands Out

• End-to-End Solution covering UI/UX, Frontend, and Backend.
• Clean architecture with OOP and SOLID principles.
• Scalable database with enforced relationships.
• Built with industry-standard technologies.