🚀 HRTECHNEST - Startup Recruitment Platform

A full-featured recruitment solution for tech startups that automates resume ranking, job posting management, and candidate tracking. Built with Next.js, Express, and MongoDB to streamline hiring workflows and improve candidate experiences.

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🌟 Features

📝 Candidate Portal

• Job Listings – Browse open positions.
• Application Submission – Apply through a Google Form, uploading resumes directly.
• Status Updates – Receive email notifications on application status (accepted, rejected, next round).

🧑‍💼 Admin Dashboard

• Job Management – Create, update, and delete job postings.
• Resume Ranking – Automated ranking system for all resumes submitted.
• Interview Scheduling – Track and manually schedule candidate interviews via a calendar view.

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🛠 Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js – Modern React-based web framework.
• Backend: Express.js – Fast, unopinionated server framework for Node.js.
• Database: MongoDB – NoSQL database for handling application data.

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⚙️ Installation

1. Clone the Repository

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/repo-name.git
   cd repo-name

2. Install Dependencies

   npm install

3. Configure Environment Variables

   • Create a .env file in the root directory:

     MONGODB_URI=your_mongodb_uri
     EMAIL_API_KEY=your_email_service_api_key
     GOOGLE_CALENDAR_API_KEY=your_google_calendar_api_key
     

4. Run the Application

   npm run dev

   Your application will be live at http://localhost:3000.

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📬 API Endpoints

Endpoint	Method	Description
/api/jobs	GET	Fetch all job postings
/api/jobs	POST	Admin creates a new job posting
/api/resumes	GET	Admin views automatically ranked resumes

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📂 Folder Structure

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├── components      # Reusable UI components
├── pages           # Next.js pages for routes
├── services        # External integrations (e.g., Email, Calendar)
├── .env            # Environment configuration
└── server.js       # Express backend setup

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📅 Future Enhancements

• Advanced Resume Filtering – Add skill-based and keyword-based filtering.
• Analytics Dashboard – Gain insights into applicant trends.
• In-App Messaging – Direct communication between recruiters and candidates.

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📜 License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

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Contributions are welcome! Create a branch, make your changes, and submit a PR. 😊