🚀 JobTrackr – MERN Job Application Tracker

A production-ready full-stack MERN application that helps job seekers organize, track, and optimize their job search pipeline from application to offer.

🔗 Live Demo: https://job-tracker-client-murex.vercel.app

🔗 GitHub Repository: https://github.com/nitinkumar2912/JobTracker

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✨ Features

🔐 Authentication & Security

• JWT Authentication
• Secure Password Hashing (bcrypt)
• Protected Routes
• User-specific Data Isolation
• Persistent Login Sessions

📋 Application Management

• Create, Edit, Delete Applications
• Track Application Status
• Recruiter Information
• Salary Tracking
• Resume Version Tracking
• Cover Letter Tracking
• Notes & Follow-ups

📊 Analytics Dashboard

• Application Trends
• Status Distribution
• Offer vs Rejection Metrics
• Source Analysis
• Monthly Application Insights

🎯 Kanban Board

• Drag & Drop Workflow
• Visual Status Management
• Pipeline Tracking

⏰ Productivity Tools

• Follow-up Reminders
• Interview Notes
• Task Checklists
• Activity Timeline
• Priority Labels

📁 Data Export

• CSV Export Support
• Search & Filtering
• Advanced Sorting
• Pagination

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🛠 Tech Stack

Frontend

• React.js
• Vite
• React Router
• Recharts
• React Hot Toast
• Lucide Icons
• Custom Responsive CSS

Backend

• Node.js
• Express.js
• JWT Authentication
• bcrypt
• Mongoose

Database

• MongoDB Atlas

Deployment

• Vercel (Frontend)
• Render (Backend)

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🌐 Live Application

Frontend

https://job-tracker-client-murex.vercel.app

Backend API

https://jobtracker-t8ui.onrender.com

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📸 Screenshots

Dashboard

Applications

Kanban Board

Analytics

Application Details

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🏗 Architecture

React + Vite
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Express.js API
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MongoDB Atlas

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📂 Project Structure

JobTracker
│
├── client
│   ├── src
│   │   ├── components
│   │   ├── context
│   │   ├── hooks
│   │   ├── pages
│   │   ├── services
│   │   ├── styles
│   │   └── utils
│
├── server
│   ├── src
│   │   ├── config
│   │   ├── controllers
│   │   ├── middleware
│   │   ├── models
│   │   ├── routes
│   │   ├── seed
│   │   └── utils
│
└── README.md

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🚀 Local Setup

Clone Repository

git clone https://github.com/nitinkumar2912/JobTracker.git
cd JobTracker

Install Dependencies

npm install

Setup Environment Variables

Create:

server/.env

Add:

PORT=5001
MONGO_URI=YOUR_MONGODB_URI
JWT_SECRET=YOUR_SECRET_KEY
JWT_EXPIRES_IN=7d
CLIENT_URL=http://localhost:5173

Optional:

client/.env

VITE_API_URL=http://localhost:5001/api

Start Project

npm run dev

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📊 Core Features Implemented

• Authentication System
• Dashboard Analytics
• Application CRUD
• Activity Timeline
• Follow-up Reminders
• Kanban Workflow
• CSV Export
• Interview Tracking
• Recruiter Management
• User Profile Management

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🎯 Resume Highlights

• Built and deployed a full-stack MERN Job Tracking Platform.
• Implemented JWT-based authentication and protected APIs.
• Designed analytics dashboards using Recharts.
• Integrated MongoDB Atlas, Render, and Vercel deployment pipelines.
• Developed Kanban workflow and productivity tools for job seekers.

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🔮 Future Improvements

• Email Notifications
• Calendar Integration
• Resume Uploads
• Browser Extension
• AI-powered Job Parsing
• AI Match Scoring
• Public Shareable Boards

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👨‍💻 Author

Nitin Ahlawat

• GitHub: https://github.com/nitinkumar2912
• Portfolio: https://nitinkumar2912.github.io/portfolio/

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