QuickHire

QuickHire is a modern job board platform built using the MERN stack. Users can register as either Job Seekers or Employers, post or apply to job openings, update profiles with resumes and photos, and enjoy a clean, responsive interface.

✨ Features

• Register as Job Seeker or Employer
• Secure Authentication using JWT and cookies
• Post, view, edit, and delete job listings (Employers)
• Apply to jobs with custom messages and resumes (Job Seekers)
• Update user profiles with bio, skills, resume, and photo
• View applicants for posted jobs
• Responsive and beautiful UI with TailwindCSS and Tailgrid UI
• Rate limiting and bot protection via ArcJet
• Protected routes and session management

🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, TailwindCSS, Tailgrid UI
• Backend: Node.js, Express, MongoDB, Mongoose
• Authentication: JWT + Cookies
• Security: ArcJet for bot protection and rate limiting
• Image/Resume Uploads: Cloudinary
• Others: Bcrypt for password hashing, Axios

🚀 Getting Started (Local Setup)

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/techlead-1/quickhire.git
cd quickhire

2. Setup the Server

cd server
npm install
npm run dev

3. Setup the Client

cd client
npm install
npm run dev

4. Create .env file in the server directory

# NODE ENVIRONMENT
NODE_ENV='development'

# PORT
PORT=5500

# MONGO DB
DB_URI='your_mongodb_connection_string'

# JWT AUTHENTICATION
JWT_SECRET='your_jwt_secret'
EXPIRES_IN='7 days'

# CLOUDINARY
CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME='your_cloud_name'
CLOUDINARY_API_KEY='your_api_key'
CLOUDINARY_API_SECRET='your_api_secret'

# ARCJET
ARCJET_KEY='your_arcjet_key'
ARCJET_ENV='development'

# CORS
CORS_ORIGIN='http://localhost:5173'

COOKIES_ENV = 'development'

📸 Screenshots

All screenshots showcasing the platform's features and design can be found in the screenshots directory.

📦 Deployment

It's recommended that you deploy the client to an hosting service provider good with Frontend and the Backend on a backend focused hosting service provider. You have full autonomy is in your deployment decisions

📄 License

This project is open-source and free to use.

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📬 Contact Me

Have a startup idea, collab offer, or just want to say hey?
I'm always open to great convos and bold opportunities.

🔗 LinkedIn  |  🌐 Website  |  📧 adesanya1ademola@gmail.com

Let’s build something legendary. 🚀