A comprehensive Job Portal Web Application built with Spring Boot and modern web technologies. CareerHive connects job seekers with employers, providing a seamless platform for job discovery, applications, and recruitment management.

• Features
• Tech Stack
• Prerequisites
• Installation & Setup
• Running the Application
• Project Structure
• Usage Guide
• Contributing
• License

• User Registration & Authentication - Secure signup and login with role-based access
• Profile Management - Create and manage comprehensive job seeker profiles
• Resume Upload - Upload and store resumes (PDF support)
• Profile Photo - Upload profile pictures for better visibility
• Job Search - Advanced search with filters:
  • Search by job title and location
  • Filter by employment type (Full-Time, Part-Time, Freelance)
  • Filter by work arrangement (Remote, Office, Hybrid)
  • Filter by posting date (Today, Last 7 days, Last 30 days)
• Job Applications - Apply to jobs with a single click
• Saved Jobs - Bookmark favorite job postings for later
• Skills Management - Add and manage professional skills
• Work Authorization & Employment Preferences - Specify work eligibility and job preferences

• Job Posting - Create and manage job listings
• Candidate Management - View all applicants for posted jobs
• Application Tracking - Track candidate applications and status
• Job Analytics - View total candidates for each job posting
• Profile Management - Manage company information and recruiter profile
• Delete Job Postings - Remove job listings when needed

• Responsive Design - Mobile-friendly interface using Bootstrap 5
• Security - Spring Security with authentication and authorization
• Database Persistence - MySQL for reliable data storage
• Clean Architecture - MVC pattern with separation of concerns

• Framework: Spring Boot 3.4.2
• Java Version: Java 21
• Database: MySQL
• ORM: Spring Data JPA (Hibernate)
• Security: Spring Security 6
• Build Tool: Maven
• Templating: Thymeleaf

• HTML5 / CSS3 / JavaScript
• Bootstrap 5.3.3 - Responsive UI components
• jQuery 3.6.0 - DOM manipulation
• Font Awesome 6.7.2 - Icons
• WebJars Locator - Static resource management

• Validation: Spring Validation Framework
• Development Tools: Spring Boot DevTools (hot reload)
• Testing: Spring Boot Test

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

1. Java Development Kit (JDK) 21

   • Download from Oracle JDK or use OpenJDK

2. MySQL Server 8.0 or later

   • Download from MySQL
   • Ensure MySQL is running on your system

3. Maven 3.6.0 or later

   • Download from Maven
   • Or use your IDE's built-in Maven

4. Git (Optional, for version control)

   • Download from Git

5. IDE (Recommended)

   • IntelliJ IDEA, Eclipse, or VS Code with Java extensions

git clone https://github.com/Navi2510/CareerHive.git
cd CareerHive