JobBridge - Intelligent Job & Internship Portal

An advanced full-stack job platform connecting students with recruiters. Features an integrated ATS (Applicant Tracking System) Resume Analyzer to match candidates effectively and validate applications.

🚀 Key Features

• Smart ATS Analysis:
  • Automatically scans uploaded resumes (PDF) for keywords and content quality.
  • Fraud Prevention: Rejects low-quality, empty, or fake submissions (non-PDFs).
  • Scoring: Calculates a match score based on job requirements.
• Role-Based Access:
  • Students: Create profiles, upload resumes, search & apply for jobs, track application status.
  • Recruiters: Post jobs, manage applications, view candidate ATS scores.
• Secure & Robust:
  • Data Validation: Strict PDF-only upload policy.
  • Self-Healing: Auto-rectifies missing user profiles during the application process.
  • JWT Authentication: Secure login sessions for all users.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: React.js, Vite, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion
• Backend: Node.js, Express.js, PostgreSQL (Sequelize ORM)
• Tools:
  • pdf-parse (Resume Analysis)
  • multer (Secure File Uploads)
  • bcryptjs & jsonwebtoken (Security)

📦 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the Repository
2. Install Dependencies:

   cd backend && npm install
   cd ../frontend && npm install

3. Configure Database:
   • Ensure PostgreSQL is running on port 5432.
   • The system will auto-sync tables on start.
4. Run Application:

   # Terminal 1 (Start Backend API on Port 5000)
   cd backend
   npm run dev
   
   # Terminal 2 (Start Frontend UI on Port 5173)
   cd frontend
   npm run dev

📝 Usage

• *Frontend Link-https://job-bridge-drab.vercel.app/
• *Backend Link-https://jobbridge-backend-1j9e.onrender.com/

🛡️ Security Features

• Input Validation: Protects against SQL injection and invalid data.
• File Security: Only valid PDF files with readable text are accepted for resumes.

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Built for the Modern Job Market.