Job Listing Portal (MERN Stack)

A comprehensive Job Portal application built with MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.

🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14+)
• MongoDB (Running locally or MongoDB Atlas)

💻 Local Development

1. Backend Setup

cd server
npm install
npm run dev

Port: http://localhost:4000

2. Frontend Setup

cd client
npm install
npm run dev

Port: http://localhost:5173

🛡️ Role-Based Access Control

• Job Seeker: Browse jobs, apply for positions, manage profile.
• Employer: Post new jobs (requires profile), manage applications, dashboard.

✅ Recent Fixes (Jan 2026)

• Author Correction: All commits reattributed to deepu325.
• Employer Access: Fixed authorization middleware and added frontend route guards.
• SPA Navigation: Integrated React Router for faster, smoother dashboard interactions.
• Profile Verification: Employers are now prompted to complete their profile before posting jobs.

📝 Configuration

Ensure .env files are configured in both client and server directories for production deployment.

• server/.env: MONGO_URI, JWT_SECRET, PORT
• client/.env: VITE_API_URL