A job board application is a dynamic platform designed to bridge the gap between employers and potential employees. It facilitates the posting of job vacancies by companies and the submission of applications by job seekers, creating a comprehensive marketplace for talent acquisition and career advancement.
- Employer and Job Seeker Interface: Offers a dual interface catering to the needs of both hiring companies and individuals seeking employment.
- Advanced Search Functionality: Enables users to filter job listings based on various criteria to find matches that suit their qualifications and career goals.
The application is built on a robust data model that includes:
- User: Created automatically by Devise for authentication.
- Accounts: Represents job seekers' profiles.
- Companies: Allows employers to create profiles and post job vacancies.
- Jobs: Listings created by companies looking for candidates.
- Applications: Submissions by users applying for jobs.
- A User can create one Company and one Account.
- A Company can post multiple Jobs.
- An Account can submit multiple Applications.
- Job Applications are linked directly to Jobs, incorporating both
company_idandaccount_idto connect employers with potential candidates.
- User authentication (sign up, sign in, sign out)
- Job posting by employers
- Job search
- Application by candidates
- Ruby on Rails: Web application framework
- SQLite: Database
- Devise: Authentication
- Bootstrap: Front-end framework
- Ransack: Search functionality
Instructions on setting up the project locally:
- Clone the repository
- Install dependencies:
bundle install - Setup database:
rails db:create db:migrate db:seed - Start the server:
rails server
- Sign up and log in to access personalized features.
- Navigate using the menu for jobs, companies, and applications.
- Use the search feature to filter jobs based on criteria.
- Apply for jobs through the application form provided.
- Employers can post and manage job listings.