VocaSelect Career Guidance App

VocaSelect is an innovative career guidance app designed to help users explore and select suitable career paths based on their interests, likes, personality traits, and goals. Whether you're a high school student uncertain about your future or an individual looking to make a career change, VocaSelect provides personalized recommendations and resources to aid your decision-making process.

Features

Guiding Users with Undecided Career Paths

• Interest Assessment: Engage in an interactive assessment to uncover your interests and preferences.
• Personality Analysis: Leverage AI-powered personality analysis to gain insights into your potential career matches.
• Tailored Recommendations: Receive a curated list of potential career options aligned with your profile.

Assisting Users with Chosen Career Paths

• Course Suggestions: For users who have a specific career in mind, the app generates tailored course recommendations related to their chosen field.
• Skill Development: Discover essential skills for your selected career and access recommended resources for skill enhancement.

Technologies Used

• Frontend: Angular
• Backend: Node.js
• Database: PostgreSQL
• AI Integration: Using ChatGPT API
• DevOps: Docker, Render and vercel

Installation and Setup

Follow these steps to set up the VocaSelect app locally:

1. Clone the Repository:

git clone https://github.com/your-username/VocaSelect.git
cd VocaSelect

Install Dependencies:

Navigate to the frontend directory and install frontend dependencies:

cd frontend
npm install

Move to the backend directory and install backend dependencies:

cd ../backend
npm install

Database Setup:

Create a PostgreSQL database and update the database configuration in backend/config/database.js. Environment Variables:

Create .env files in both the frontend and backend directories based on the provided .env.example files. Fill in the required information.
Run the App:

In one terminal window, start the frontend:

cd frontend
ng serve --o

In another terminal window, start the backend:

cd backend
node server.js

Access the App: Open a web browser and navigate to http://localhost:4200 to access the VocaSelect app.

Contributing We welcome contributions from the community!