NextStepAI: AI-Based Career Platform

NextStepAI is an AI-powered career platform providing real-time insights into trending skills, job roles, and personalized tools to boost job readiness. It features a mock interview module, ATS-friendly resume builder, AI-generated cover letters, and more.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Next.js – Full-stack framework for frontend and backend.
• PostgreSQL – Scalable relational database.
• Prisma – Type-safe ORM for database operations.
• Inngest – Event-driven framework for weekly data syncs.
• Gemini API – for AI-driven insights and job recommendations.
• Clerk – User authentication and session management.

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🚀 Features

1. AI-Powered Career Insights

• Trending Skills & Job Roles: Get real-time insights on in-demand skills and roles across industries.
• Automated Weekly Updates: Powered by Inngest to keep insights fresh and relevant.

2. Mock Interview Module

• Role-Specific Questions: AI-generated questions tailored to your desired job role.
• Instant Feedback: Receive AI-driven feedback to improve your responses.
• Bookmark Important Questions: Save challenging or key questions for later review.

3. ATS-Friendly Resume Builder & Cover Letter Generator

• AI Resume Builder: Generate personalized, ATS-optimized resumes tailored to specific job roles.
• AI Cover Letter Generator: Instantly craft compelling cover letters aligned with your resume and job description.

📌 Bookmarking Feature

Users can bookmark tough or important questions during mock interviews to review and revisit later, helping reinforce key concepts and improve retention.

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Getting Started

1. Install Dependencies

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/sambhavnrana/NextStepAI.git
cd NextStepAI
npm install

2. Set Up Environment Variables

Rename .env.example file to .env and add your environment variables. You will need to set up the following variables:

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=
DATABASE_URL=
GEMINI_API_KEY=

3. Run Migrations

Run the Prisma migrations to set up the database schema:

npx prisma migrate dev --name init

4. Start the Development Server

Start the Next.js development server:

npm run dev

5. Access the Application

Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to access the application locally.