A comprehensive job recommendation and hiring platform designed to connect job seekers with relevant opportunities and empower companies with intelligent recruiting tools.
Repository: github.com/IRIvey/JobLink
- Overview
- Problem Statement
- Key Features
- Tech Stack
- Installation & Setup
- Project Architecture
- Team Contributions
- Future Enhancements
- License
JobLink is a full-stack web application that bridges the gap between job seekers and employers. The platform leverages skill-based matching, AI-powered candidate evaluation, and real-time analytics to streamline the hiring process for both sides.
The application features:
- Role-based profiles for job seekers and companies
- Intelligent job recommendations based on skill matching
- Comprehensive application management system
- AI-assisted candidate evaluation and summarization
- Real-time hiring analytics and insights
- Professional resume builder with PDF export
- Job Seekers: Difficulty finding opportunities that match their specific skills and qualifications
- Companies: High volume of irrelevant applications, consuming valuable recruiting resources
- Resume Creation: Manual CV creation is time-consuming and inconsistent
- Communication: Inefficient, fragmented communication throughout the hiring pipeline
JobLink addresses these pain points through:
- Automated skill-based job matching to connect qualified candidates with relevant positions
- Streamlined application workflows that reduce irrelevant submissions
- Integrated resume builder for fast, professional CV creation
- Centralized communication and application management within a single platform
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Track applied jobs, monitor application statuses, and view personalized recommendations |
| Profile Management | Build comprehensive profiles including skills, education, and work experience |
| Smart Job Search | Discover jobs with fuzzy search and skill-based recommendations |
| Resume Builder | Create professional CVs with tailored templates and download as PDF |
| Application Tracking | Monitor real-time status updates (Applied, Shortlisted, Rejected, Selected) |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Dashboard | Monitor active job posts, applicant counts, and hiring progress at a glance |
| Job Posting | Create and publish job listings with specific skill requirements |
| Applicant Management | View, shortlist, reject, and select candidates per job post |
| AI Application Summary | Receive AI-generated candidate summaries to accelerate evaluation |
| Analytics & Insights | Access real-time hiring statistics, match scores, and recruitment trends |
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Role-Based Access Control | Separate, secure login flows for job seekers and companies |
| Responsive Design | Seamless experience across desktop and mobile devices |
- Runtime: Node.js
- Framework: Express.js
- Authentication: bcrypt.js (password hashing)
- Database: MongoDB
- Framework: React.js
- Languages: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+)
- Additional Tools: React components for UI, resume PDF generation library
- Containerization: Docker
- Version Control: Git and GitHub
- Development Environment: VS Code
- Node.js (v14 or higher)
- npm or yarn
- MongoDB instance (local or cloud-based)
- Git
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/IRIvey/JobLink.git
cd JobLink
# Install backend dependencies
npm install
# Configure environment variables
# Create a .env file with the following:
PORT=5000
MONGODB_URI=<your-mongodb-connection-string>
JWT_SECRET=<your-jwt-secret>
BCRYPT_ROUNDS=10
# Start the backend server
npm start# Navigate to the frontend directory
cd client
# Install frontend dependencies
npm install
# Configure API endpoint
# Update the API base URL in your React configuration
# Start the development server
npm startThe application will be available at http://localhost:3000
# Build and run with Docker
docker-compose up --buildJobLink uses MongoDB with the following primary collections:
- Users – Job seekers and companies with authentication details
- Jobs – Job postings with required skills and descriptions
- Applications – Application records with status tracking
- Profiles – Extended user profiles (education, experience, skills)
- Resumes – Saved resume data for PDF generation
- Analytics – Aggregated hiring metrics and statistics
Job Seeker Flow:
Profile Creation → Skill Definition → Job Search → Apply → Track Status
Company Flow:
Company Profile → Job Posting → Review Applications → AI Summary → Shortlist → Hire
Recommendation System:
- Analyzes job seeker skills against job requirements
- Ranks jobs by match score
- Surfaces top recommendations in the dashboard
- Advanced Candidate Ranking: Extend AI summaries to automatically score applicants based on job requirements
- Real-Time Chat: Implement in-app messaging between companies and applicants
- Interview Scheduling: Add calendar integration with automated reminders
- ML-Powered Recommendations: Enhance matching algorithm by learning from user behavior patterns
- External Job Board Integration: Aggregate listings from popular job platforms to expand opportunities
- Email Notifications: Automated alerts for application updates and new matching jobs
- Video Interview Integration: Built-in video interview tools and recordings
- Skill Assessment Platform: Incorporate technical assessments and coding challenges
- Enterprise Features: Role-based access control, team management, and custom workflows
Contributions are welcome! Please follow these guidelines:
- Fork the repository
- Create a feature branch (
git checkout -b feature/YourFeature) - Commit your changes (
git commit -m 'Add YourFeature') - Push to the branch (
git push origin feature/YourFeature) - Open a Pull Request
- Academic Supervisor: Jibon Naher, Lecturer, CSE
- Industrial Supervisor: Maheen Mashrur Haque
- Application Domain: Recruitment and HR systems, Job marketplace platforms, Skill-based matching
- Status: Completed DP-I Project
This project is part of an academic curriculum at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering.
For issues, feature requests, or questions, please open an issue on the GitHub repository.
Last Updated: April 2026 | Version: 1.0