Career Compass

Career Compass is a comprehensive MERN stack application designed to simplify job searching and recruitment. Built with React, Vite, Express, Node.js, MongoDB, Firebase, and Redux, this platform allows users to search for job opportunities, apply for positions, and manage their applications efficiently. Recruiters and companies can post job listings and track applications seamlessly.

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and registration via email/password, JWT tokens, and Google OAuth.
• Profile and Resume Management: Store and manage user profiles and resumes using Firebase Storage.
• Advanced Job Search: Filter job listings based on experience level and job type.
• Recruiter Dashboard: Post job vacancies and manage applications from recruiters and companies.
• Real-Time Performance: Fast and reliable application for both job seekers and recruiters.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Vite, Redux
• Backend: Node.js, Express
• Database: MongoDB
• Authentication: Google OAuth, JWT token
• Storage: Firebase Storage

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (>=14.x)
• MongoDB (Local or Cloud instance)
• Firebase Account

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/seeranjeeviramavel/career-compass](https://github.com/seeranjeeviramavel/careercompass).git
   cd career-compass

2. Install frontend dependencies:

   cd frontend
   npm install

3. Install backend dependencies:

   cd ../backend
   npm install

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory and add your Firebase and MongoDB configuration:

     MONGO_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
     FIREBASE_API_KEY=your_firebase_api_key
     FIREBASE_AUTH_DOMAIN=your_firebase_auth_domain
     FIREBASE_PROJECT_ID=your_firebase_project_id
     FIREBASE_STORAGE_BUCKET=your_firebase_storage_bucket
     FIREBASE_MESSAGING_SENDER_ID=your_firebase_messaging_sender_id
     FIREBASE_APP_ID=your_firebase_app_id
     JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
     

5. Run the backend server:

   cd ../backend
   npm start

6. Run the frontend application:

   cd ../frontend
   npm run dev

Usage

• Navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the frontend application.
• The backend API will be available at http://localhost:5000.

Contributing

1. Fork the repository.
2. Create a new branch (git checkout -b feature-branch).
3. Make your changes.
4. Commit your changes (git commit -am 'Add new feature').
5. Push to the branch (git push origin feature-branch).
6. Create a new Pull Request.

License

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

Contact

For any inquiries or issues, please reach out to [email protected].