https://github.com/hallowshaw/skillsetsail

Skill Set Sail is a modern MERN stack application for job seekers and employers. It simplifies job posting, application management, and talent discovery with a user-friendly interface and robust features.
https://github.com/hallowshaw/skillsetsail

crud crud-application expresss javascript job-portal jobsearch jobseeker mern-stack mongodb nodejs react react-router reactjs

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Skill Set Sail is a modern MERN stack application for job seekers and employers. It simplifies job posting, application management, and talent discovery with a user-friendly interface and robust features.

• Host: GitHub
• URL: https://github.com/hallowshaw/skillsetsail
• Owner: hallowshaw
• Created: 2024-05-13T19:05:28.000Z (9 months ago)
• Default Branch: main
• Last Pushed: 2024-07-18T09:11:51.000Z (6 months ago)
• Last Synced: 2024-07-19T12:32:37.857Z (6 months ago)
• Topics: crud, crud-application, expresss, javascript, job-portal, jobsearch, jobseeker, mern-stack, mongodb, nodejs, react, react-router, reactjs
• Language: JavaScript
• Homepage:
• Size: 5.43 MB
• Stars: 0
• Watchers: 1
• Forks: 0
• Open Issues: 0
• Metadata Files:
  • Readme: README.md

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Skill Set Sail


Skill Set Sail is a comprehensive MERN stack application designed to facilitate job seeking and recruitment processes with an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

## Features

### For Employers:

- **Job Management:**

  - **Post Jobs:** Create new job listings with details like job title, description, and requirements.

  - **Edit Jobs:** Modify existing job postings to update information or requirements.

  - **Delete Jobs:** Remove job listings that are no longer available or relevant.

  - **View Applications:** Access and review applications submitted by job seekers for each job listing.

### For Job Seekers:

- **Job Search and Application:**

  - **Browse Jobs:** Explore available job listings categorized by industry, location, or type.

  - **Apply for Jobs:** Submit applications with resumes and additional details required by employers.

## Technologies Used

### Frontend Dependencies

- **axios:** Promise-based HTTP client for making requests to the backend API.

- **react:** JavaScript library for building user interfaces using components.

- **react-dom:** Provides DOM-specific methods for React.

- **react-hot-toast:** Lightweight and customizable toast notifications for React applications.

- **react-icons:** A collection of icons for React applications.

- **react-router-dom:** DOM bindings for React Router for declarative routing in React applications.

- **react-spinners:** Collection of loading spinners and indicators for React applications.

### Backend Dependencies

- **bcrypt:** Library to hash passwords securely before storing them.

- **cloudinary:** Cloud-based image and video management service for handling file uploads.

- **cookie-parser:** Middleware for parsing cookies attached to the client request object.

- **cors:** Middleware for enabling CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing) in the backend.

- **dotenv:** Loads environment variables from a `.env` file into `process.env`.

- **express:** Fast, unopinionated, minimalist web framework for Node.js.

- **express-fileupload:** Simple middleware for handling file uploads.

- **jsonwebtoken:** JSON Web Token implementation to generate and verify tokens.

- **mongoose:** MongoDB object modeling tool designed to work in an asynchronous environment.

- **validator:** A library of string validators and sanitizers.

## Getting Started

1. **Clone the repository:**

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/hallowshaw/SkillSetSail.git

   cd SkillSetSail

   ```

2. **Install frontend dependencie:**

   ```bash

   cd Frontend

   npm install

   ```

3. **Install backend dependencie:**

   ```bash

   cd Backend

   npm install

   ```

4. **Set up environment variables:**

   - **Create a .env file in the Backend directory config folder with the following variables**

   ```bash

   PORT = 4000

   CLOUDINARY_CLIENT_NAME=

   CLOUDINARY_CLIENT_API=

   CLOUDINARY_CLIENT_SECRET=

   FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173

   MONGO_URI= 

   JWT_SECRET_KEY=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9

   JWT_EXPIRES=7d

   COOKIE_EXPIRE=5

   ```

5. **Start the frontend and backend servers:**

  

   ```bash

   # In the Frontend directory

   npm run dev

   # In the Backend directory

   npm run dev

   ```

## Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps to contribute to Skill Set Sail:

1. Fork the repository and clone it locally:

   ```bash

   git clone https://github.com/hallowshaw/Skill-Set-Sail.git

   cd Skill-Set-Sail

   ```

2. Create a new branch for your feature or bug fix:

   ```bash

   git checkout -b feature/your-feature-name

   ```

3. Make your changes and commit them:

   ```bash

   git add .

   git commit -m "Add your detailed description of changes"

   ```

4. Push to your branch:

   ```bash

   git push origin feature/your-feature-name

   ```

5. Submit a pull request detailing the changes you made and why they are valuable.

6. Your pull request will be reviewed. Once approved, it will be merged into the main branch.

### Development Guidelines

When contributing to Skill Set Sail, please follow these guidelines:

- **Code Style:** Follow the existing code style and structure of the project.

  

- **Commit Messages:** Write clear and concise commit messages that explain the purpose of your changes.

  

- **Documentation:** Update documentation as needed to reflect your changes.

  

- **Pull Requests:** Submit a pull request detailing the changes made and provide a brief description of why they are valuable. Include any relevant information that may assist reviewers.

- **Review:** Be responsive to feedback and be prepared to make further changes as requested during the review process.

  

- **Linting:** Ensure your code adheres to linting rules and does not introduce any new linting errors or warnings.




By following these guidelines, you contribute to maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency in the Skill Set Sail project.

##

Thank you for setting sail with Skill Set Sail! Your contributions are like wind in our sails, propelling us forward and steering us toward excellence. Together, we chart a course to build something remarkable that benefits everyone involved. Let's navigate this journey together and make waves in the world of job seeking and recruitment. Fair winds and following seas!