Job Board Platform

Overview

Career Quest is a web application designed to provide a comprehensive platform for job seekers and employers. With features such as user authentication, job posting, application management, and administrative controls, it facilitates efficient job searching and recruitment processes.

Key Features

• User Authentication:

  • Login and Logout for job seekers, employers, and administrators.

• Role-based Access:

  • Job Seeker: Can search and apply for jobs.
  • Employer: Can post jobs and review applications.
  • Admin: Can manage user accounts and oversee job postings.

• Job Posting and Management:

  • Employers can create, update, and delete job posts.

• Application Management:

  • Job seekers can apply for jobs.
  • Employers can review, accept, or reject applications.

Installation Guide

Prerequisites

• XAMPP: Download and install XAMPP from Apache Friends.

Steps to Set Up the Project

1. Install XAMPP:

   • Follow the installation instructions provided on the XAMPP website to set up Apache and MariaDB (MySQL).

2. Set Up the Project in htdocs:

   • Download or clone this project repository to your local machine.

   git clone https://github.com/PAKSHAL31/ASE-JobBoard.git
   

   • Copy the entire project folder to the htdocs directory inside your XAMPP installation folder (e.g., C:\xampp\htdocs\CareerQuest).

3. Start Apache and MySQL:

   • Open the XAMPP Control Panel.
   • Start the Apache and MySQL services.

4. Database Setup:

   • Open your web browser and go to http://localhost/phpmyadmin.
   • Create a new database named career_quest.
   • Import the provided SQL file (if available) into this database to set up the required tables.
     • To do this, click on your career_quest database, go to the "Import" tab, and select the SQL file to upload.

5. Database Configuration in the Project:

   • Open the project folder in a code editor.
   • Go to the file where database credentials are configured (e.g., _dbconnect.php).
   • Update the database connection details as needed:

     $servername = "localhost";
     $username = "root"; // Default username in XAMPP
     $password = "";     // Default password in XAMPP is empty
     $dbname = "career_quest"; // Your database name
     

Running the Project

1. Open a web browser and go to http://localhost/CareerQuest to access the application.
2. Follow the on-screen prompts to interact with the application:
   • Sign up or log in as a job seeker, employer, or administrator.
   • Explore the available functionalities such as job posting, job applications, and profile management.