HireNest is a smart and easy-to-use web platform designed to connect early-stage startups with skilled individuals or students looking for exciting ventures and work experiences.
It acts as a matchmaking system where startups can post roles and find ideal candidates, while candidates can browse and apply for startup opportunities, all in one place.
This full-stack project is built using the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js) and demonstrates end-to-end web development across the frontend, backend, and database layers.
The purpose of HireNest is to simplify the hiring process for startups and create opportunities for students and professionals to gain experience in entrepreneurial environments.
Startups often struggle to find the right people early on — HireNest solves that by creating an integrated, efficient, and user-friendly hiring ecosystem.
- Startups can create profiles, post open roles, and manage applicants.
- Candidates can sign up, browse startup opportunities, and apply directly.
- Both users can communicate, schedule interviews, and track applications seamlessly.
| # | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | User Authentication | Secure login & registration system for startups and candidates using JWT. |
| 2️⃣ | Dashboards | Separate dashboards for candidates and recruiters with personalized data. |
| 3️⃣ | Post & Manage Roles | Startups can create, edit, and delete job postings. |
| 4️⃣ | Smart Match System | Candidates matched based on skills, preferences, and experience (filter/search based). |
| 5️⃣ | Messaging System | Real-time or asynchronous chat system between recruiter and candidate. |
| 6️⃣ | Interview Scheduler | Schedule and manage interviews with shortlisted candidates. |
| 7️⃣ | Static Pages | Informational pages — About Us, Team, Contact, and Feedback. |
| Layer | Technology | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js, HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript | Responsive and dynamic user interface |
| Backend | Node.js, Express.js | RESTful API handling, authentication, server logic |
| Database | MongoDB + Mongoose | Data modeling and persistent storage |
| Authentication | JWT, bcrypt.js | Secure login and session management |
| Styling | Tailwind CSS / Bootstrap | Responsive and modern UI design |
| Optional Enhancements | Socket.io (Chat), Moment.js (Scheduling), Axios (API Calls) | Adds interactivity and real-time features |