=====Spring Boot Job Portal Project Description =====

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This project is a web-based job portal application developed using Spring Boot, JPA, Hibernate, and Thymeleaf. The application provides functionality for job seekers and recruiters to interact on a job search platform.

Features========================>

For Recruiters:

• Create and Post Jobs: Recruiters can create new job posts to attract job candidates.
• View Posted Jobs: Access a list of all job posts created by the recruiter.
• Manage Candidates: View the list of candidates who have applied for specific jobs.
• Edit Profile: Update profile information, including uploading a profile photo.

For Job Candidates:

• Job Search: Browse and search for available job listings.
• Apply for Jobs: Submit applications for jobs posted on the platform.
• Application Management: View the list of jobs that the candidate has applied to.
• Edit Profile: Update personal information and upload a resumé/CV.

Common Features:

• User Registration: Register as either a recruiter or job candidate.
• Login/Logout: Secure login and logout functionality for all users.

Prerequisites

• Java: Prior experience with Java is recommended.
• Spring Boot: Knowledge of Spring Boot for building applications.
• JPA / Hibernate: Familiarity with ORM tools for managing database entities.
• Thymeleaf / HTML: Basic understanding of Thymeleaf for server-side rendering.
• Maven: For dependency management.

Development Environment============>

To set up the development environment, the following tools are recommended:

• IDE: IntelliJ or Eclipse.
• Database: MySQL Database Server and MySQL Workbench.

Project Architecture===> The application follows a standard Spring Boot MVC architecture:

• Controller Layer: Handles web requests.
• Service Layer: Implements business logic.
• Repository Layer: Accesses and manages the database.
• View Layer: Utilizes Thymeleaf templates for UI rendering.

Database Entities =================>

Key database entities include:

• JobCompany: Company information.
• JobPostActivity: Details of each job post.
• JobSeekerProfile: Candidate profile details.
• RecruiterProfile: Recruiter profile details.
• Skills: Skills associated with candidates.

Getting Started ================>

1. Set Up Database
2. Create a MySQL user and database for the application.
3. Import the provided SQL scripts for initial setup.
4. Build and Run the Application Use Maven to build the project:

Copy code mvn clean install

Then, run the application:

Copy code mvn spring-boot:run

4. Access the Application Once the application is running, access it through a web browser at: http://localhost:8080

Contributing ================>

Feel free to contribute by reporting issues or submitting pull requests.