Jobera

Jobera is a job-seeker platform designed specifically for BCA students from Maulana Arts & Science College. This MERN stack project aims to bridge the gap between students and potential employers by offering a streamlined platform for job search, applications, and career resources.

Table of Contents

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Installation
• Usage
• Project Structure
• UI/UX Overview
• Future Enhancements
• Contributors

Features

• User Authentication: Secure login and signup for both students and employers.
• Job Listings: Browse jobs filtered by categories, location, and skills.
• Profile Management: Create and manage profiles with resumes and skills.
• Application Tracking: Track the status of your job applications.
• Admin Dashboard: Manage job postings, users, and analytics.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Bootstrap/CSS
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js
• Database: MongoDB
• State Management: Redux (optional)
• Authentication: JWT
• Deployment: (e.g., Heroku, Vercel)

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

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

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   cd client
   npm install
   cd ..

3. Set up environment variables:

   Create a .env file in the root directory with the following:

   MONGO_URI=your-mongodb-connection-string
   JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key

4. Run the application:

   npm run dev

Usage

• Visit the homepage to browse job listings.
• Sign up or log in to apply for jobs or post job opportunities (if you’re an employer).
• Manage your profile, track your applications, and explore career resources.

Project Structure

jobera/
├── client/                # React frontend
├── models/                # MongoDB models
├── routes/                # Express routes
├── controllers/           # Backend logic
├── config/                # Database and server configuration
├── middleware/            # Custom middleware (e.g., auth)
├── .env                   # Environment variables
├── server.js              # Entry point for the backend
└── README.md              # Project documentation