CareerMatch

Enhancing connections between students and employers.
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Project Description

CareerMatch is a mobile application designed to streamline the career fair process for universities. This innovative system serves three main user types: students, employers, and administrators.

The primary goals of this project are to address key issues in traditional career fair management:

1. Inefficient event and company selection processes
2. Limited digital networking and information exchange capabilities

Features

• User Authentication and Registration with role-based access (student, employer, admin)
• Event Creation and Management
• QR Code Generation and Scanning feature
• Digital Card Identity for efficient information exchange
• AI Resume Builder and Smart Resume Screening using GenAI
• Cloud Documentation for company brochures and online resume submission
• Questionnaire System for event feedback
• CSV Exportation for event questionnaires and submitted resumes
• Interview System (CRM-like) for application tracking and scheduling

Requirements

• Node.js
• Python 3.8+
• Expo CLI
• A Firebase account

Installation Guide

Frontend Setup

1. Ensure you have Node.js installed on your system.

2. Install Expo CLI globally:

   npm install -g expo-cli

3. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/wenxuangithub/CareerMatch.git

4. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd careermatch

5. Install dependencies:

   npm install

6. Set up Firebase:

   • Create a new Firebase project
   • Add a web app to your Firebase project
   • Copy the Firebase configuration
   • Create a .env file in the root directory and add your Firebase config

Backend Setup

1. Ensure you have Python 3.8+ installed on your system.

2. Create a virtual environment:

   python -m venv venv

3. Activate the virtual environment:

   • On Windows:

     venv\Scripts\activate

   • On macOS and Linux:

     source venv/bin/activate

4. Install requirements:

   pip install -r requirements.txt

Running the Application

1. Start the Flask backend:

   python app.py

2. In a new terminal, start the Expo development server:

   expo start

Possible Issues

Local Network Connectivity

If you're facing issues with 127.0.0.1 for external iOS/Android local connectivity, try one of these solutions:

1. Set the React Native Packager hostname:

   $Env:REACT_NATIVE_PACKAGER_HOSTNAME="Your IP address"
   

2. Use your own laptop's hotspot to connect your phone.

3. If neither method works, use an ngrok tunnel by adding --tunnel when launching Expo:

   expo start --tunnel
   

Virtual Environment Issues

If you're unable to launch the virtual environment due to network firewall issues, follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt
2. Execute the following command:

   set-executionpolicy remotesigned
   

   Alternatively, use your preferred method to adjust execution policies.

Future Improvements

Continuous updating to match with future technology are essentials. Therefore I am committed to continually enhancing CareerMatch.

Here are some areas I am exploring for future development:

1. Scalability

   • Implement load balancing to handle increased user traffic
   • Optimize database queries for faster response times
   • Consider microservices architecture for improved modularity and scalability

2. Enhanced Security

   • Implement better encryption methods for sensitive data
   • Introduce two-factor authentication for user accounts

3. Advanced AI Features

   • Improve resume screening algorithms with machine learning
   • Implement AI-driven matchmaking between students and employers

4. Cross-platform Compatibility

   • Extend support to web browsers for broader accessibility

5. Integration Capabilities

   • Develop APIs for integration with university management systems
   • Enable synchronization with popular calendar applications

6. Enhanced Analytics

   • Implement advanced analytics dashboard for event organizers
   • Provide personalized insights for students and employers

7. Offline Functionality

   • Implement offline mode for basic app functionality without internet connection
   • Ensure data synchronization when connection is restored

License

Code released under the MIT License.