MERN Stack Job Finder

This is a job finder web application built using the MERN (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) stack. It allows users to search for job listings, view job details, and apply for jobs.

Features

• User Registration and Login: Users can create an account and log in to the application.
• Job Search: Users can search for job listings based on keywords, location, and other filters.
• Job Details: Users can view detailed information about a job listing, including the job description, requirements, and application instructions.
• Job Application: Users can apply for jobs directly through the application by submitting their resume and other required information.
• Saved Jobs: Users can save job listings for future reference.
• User Dashboard: Users have access to a personalized dashboard where they can manage their profile, saved jobs, and job applications.

Technologies Used

• Front-end:
  • React.js: A JavaScript library for building user interfaces.
  • Redux: A predictable state container for managing application state.
  • HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: The core web technologies for building the user interface.
  • Axios: A library for making HTTP requests to the server.
• Back-end:
  • Node.js: A JavaScript runtime for building server-side applications.
  • Express.js: A web application framework for Node.js.
  • MongoDB: A NoSQL database for storing job listings, user information, and other data.
  • Mongoose: An Object Data Modeling (ODM) library for MongoDB.
• Authentication and Authorization:
  • JSON Web Tokens (JWT): A standard for securely transmitting information between parties as a JSON object.
• Deployment:
  • Netify: A cloud platform for deploying and hosting web applications.
  • MongoDB Atlas: A cloud-based database service for MongoDB.

Getting Started

To run the MERN Stack Job Finder project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/mern-job-finder.git
2. Navigate to the project directory: cd mern-job-finder
3. Install the dependencies:
   • Front-end: cd client && npm install
   • Back-end: cd server && npm install
4. Set up the environment variables:
   • Create a .env file in the server directory.
   • Add the following environment variables:
     • MONGODB_URI: The connection string for your MongoDB database.
     • JWT_SECRET: A secret key for generating JSON Web Tokens.
5. Start the development server:
   • Front-end: cd client && npm start
   • Back-end: cd server && npm start
6. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:8800 to access the application.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! If you have any ideas, suggestions, or bug reports, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

Contact

For any inquiries or questions, please contact me at here.

Acknowledgements

• Create React App
• React Redux
• Express.js
• MongoDB
• Passport.js