Skillmint - Job Platform

A comprehensive MERN stack job platform that connects employers with talented students and professionals. Built with modern technologies and following MVC architecture principles.

🎯 Project Overview

Skillmint is a full-stack job platform that provides a seamless experience for employers to post jobs and for students/professionals to find and apply for opportunities. The platform features separate user roles, payment processing, file management, and automated job management.

🚀 Key Features

For Employers

• Job Posting: Create detailed job listings with rich text descriptions
• Applicant Management: View and manage applications from candidates
• Premium Features: Enhanced job visibility through Stripe payments
• Dashboard: Comprehensive overview of posted jobs and applications
• Profile Management: Company profile and branding

For Students/Applicants

• Job Discovery: Browse, search, and filter available opportunities
• Application System: Apply to jobs with professional profiles
• Profile Management: Create and maintain detailed professional profiles
• Application Tracking: Monitor application status and responses
• Public Profiles: Shareable professional profiles

For Administrators

• User Management: Oversee all users, students, and employers
• Job Oversight: Monitor and manage all job postings
• System Administration: Full platform control and analytics
• Content Moderation: Review and approve job postings

🏗️ Architecture

Backend (Node.js/Express.js)

• MVC Pattern: Model-View-Controller architecture
• MongoDB: NoSQL database with Mongoose ODM
• JWT Authentication: Secure user authentication
• AWS S3: File storage for images and documents
• Stripe: Payment processing for premium features
• Nodemailer: Email services for notifications
• Cron Jobs: Automated task scheduling

Frontend (React.js)

• Redux Toolkit: State management
• Tailwind CSS: Utility-first styling
• DaisyUI: Component library
• React Router: Navigation and routing
• Axios: HTTP client for API communication
• React Stripe: Payment integration
• Google Analytics: User tracking and analytics

📁 Project Structure

Skillmint-main/
├── backend/                 # Node.js/Express.js API
│   ├── config/             # Configuration files
│   ├── controllers/        # Business logic
│   ├── middleware/         # Custom middleware
│   ├── models/            # MongoDB schemas
│   ├── routes/            # API endpoints
│   └── server.js          # Main server file
├── client/                 # React.js frontend
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/    # React components
│   │   ├── features/      # Redux Toolkit slices
│   │   ├── pages/         # Page components
│   │   └── App.js         # Main app component
│   └── public/            # Static assets
└── README.md              # This file

🛠️ Technology Stack

Backend Technologies

• Node.js - JavaScript runtime
• Express.js - Web framework
• MongoDB - NoSQL database
• Mongoose - Object Data Modeling
• JWT - JSON Web Tokens
• bcryptjs - Password hashing
• Multer - File upload handling
• AWS SDK - Cloud services integration
• Stripe - Payment processing
• Nodemailer - Email services
• Node-cron - Task scheduling
• DOMPurify - Input sanitization

Frontend Technologies

• React.js - Frontend framework
• Redux Toolkit - State management
• React Router - Navigation
• Tailwind CSS - Styling framework
• DaisyUI - Component library
• Axios - HTTP client
• React Stripe - Payment integration
• React Quill - Rich text editor
• React Icons - Icon library
• React Toastify - Notifications
• React Modal - Modal dialogs

🚀 Quick Start

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• AWS S3 Account
• Stripe Account
• SMTP Email Service

Installation

1. Clone the repository

   git clone <repository-url>
   cd Skillmint-main

2. Install backend dependencies

   cd backend
   npm install

3. Install frontend dependencies

   cd ../client
   npm install

4. Environment Setup

   Create a .env file in the root directory:

   # Backend Environment Variables
   NODE_ENV=development
   PORT=4000
   MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_connection_string
   JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret
   STRIPE_SECRET=your_stripe_secret_key
   
   # AWS Configuration
   AWS_ACCESS_KEY_ID=your_aws_access_key
   AWS_SECRET_ACCESS_KEY=your_aws_secret_key
   AWS_REGION=your_aws_region
   AWS_BUCKET_NAME=your_s3_bucket_name
   
   # Email Configuration
   EMAIL_HOST=your_smtp_host
   EMAIL_PORT=587
   EMAIL_USER=your_email_username
   EMAIL_PASS=your_email_password
   
   # Server Addresses
   AWS_IP_ADDRESS=your_domain_or_ip
   SERVER_ADDRESS=your_backend_url
   SERVER_ADDRESS_FRONT=your_frontend_url

5. Start the backend server

   cd backend
   npm run dev

6. Start the frontend application

   cd client
   npm start

7. Access the application

   • Frontend: http://localhost:3000
   • Backend API: http://localhost:4000

🔧 Development

Backend Development

cd backend
npm run dev  # Start with nodemon for development

Frontend Development

cd client
npm start    # Start development server

Building for Production

# Build frontend
cd client
npm run build

# Start production backend
cd backend
npm start

🔒 Security Features

• JWT Authentication: Secure token-based authentication
• Password Hashing: bcryptjs for password security
• Input Sanitization: DOMPurify for XSS protection
• CORS Configuration: Cross-origin resource sharing
• File Upload Security: Secure file handling with validation
• Error Handling: Comprehensive error management

📊 Features Overview

User Management

• Multi-role authentication (Employer, Student, Admin)
• Account activation system
• Password reset functionality
• Profile management

Job Management

• CRUD operations for job postings
• Job expiration handling
• Featured job capabilities
• Application tracking

Payment System

• Stripe integration for premium features
• Secure payment processing
• Payment success/failure handling

File Management

• AWS S3 integration for file storage
• Image upload and processing
• Document management
• Profile picture handling

Communication

• Email notifications
• Contact form handling
• Account activation emails
• Password reset emails

🚀 Deployment

Backend Deployment

1. Set up environment variables for production
2. Build and deploy to your hosting service
3. Configure MongoDB connection
4. Set up AWS S3 and Stripe credentials

Frontend Deployment

1. Build the React application: npm run build
2. Deploy the build folder to your hosting service
3. Configure environment variables for production

📝 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

📞 Support

For support and questions:

• Create an issue in the repository
• Contact the development team
• Check the documentation in the backend and client folders

🔮 Future Enhancements

• Real-time messaging system
• Advanced search and filtering
• Mobile application
• AI-powered job matching
• Video interview integration
• Advanced analytics dashboard

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Skillmint - Connecting talent with opportunities 🚀