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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.

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