🌐 InternSphere

Elevate Your Career. The Elite Internship & Job Marketplace.

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Live Demo • Architecture • Quick Start • Docs • API Reference

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💻 Tech Stack

Frontend	Backend	Database	Styling	Icons	Animation
React 19	Node.js	JSON-DB	CSS3	Lucide	Framer Motion

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🔄 Workflow

User Registration ➔ Role Selection (Seeker/Hirer) ➔ Dashboard Entry ➔ Job Post/Apply ➔ Status Management

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📖 About InternSphere

InternSphere is a high-performance, premium web application designed to bridge the gap between ambitious students and industry-leading organizations. Unlike generic job boards, InternSphere focuses on a curated experience with a state-of-the-art UI, featuring glassmorphism aesthetics and smooth transitions.

The platform supports a tripartite ecosystem consisting of Job Seekers, Hirers, and Site Administrators, ensuring a secure and verified hiring pipeline for both internships and full-time positions.

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✨ Key Features

• 👤 Unified Authentication: Secure JWT-based login for all user roles.
• 💼 Job Seeker Portal: Advanced search, real-time application tracking, and resume management.
• 🏢 Hirer Dashboard: Effortless job posting, applicant visualization, and hiring status workflow.
• 🛡️ Admin Control: Company verification system to ensure only legitimate opportunities reach students.
• 🎨 Premium UI: Modern dark/glassmorphism design using framer-motion and lucide-react.
• 📁 Cloud-Ready Media: Integrated Multer middleware for streamlined file uploads.

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🛠 Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18.0.0 or higher)
• npm or yarn

Setup Steps

1. Clone the repository

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

2. Backend Setup

   cd backend
   npm install
   # Create a .env file and add your configuration
   npm start

3. Frontend Setup

   cd ../frontend
   npm install
   npm run dev

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🚀 Usage

Access the application via your browser:

• Frontend: http://localhost:5173
• API Server: http://localhost:5000

Default Roles for Testing:

• Register as a Seeker to explore and apply.
• Register as a Hirer to post jobs (requires Admin approval).

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📂 Project Structure

📁 InternSphere-main
├── 📁 backend              # Express server & API Logic
│   ├── 📁 controllers      # API route handlers
│   ├── 📁 data             # JSON-based persistence (db.json)
│   ├── 📁 middleware       # Auth & File Upload logic
│   └── 📄 server.js        # Main entry point
├── 📁 frontend             # Vite/React Frontend
│   ├── 📁 src
│   │   ├── 📁 components   # Shared UI components
│   │   ├── 📁 context      # Auth & Global state
│   │   ├── 📁 pages        # Role-specific dashboard views
│   │   └── 📄 App.jsx      # Router & Layout
│   └── 📄 vite.config.js   # Build configuration
└── 📄 README.md            # You are here

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🔮 Future Enhancements

• AI-Powered Matching: Recommendation engine for job seekers.
• Real-time Chat: Direct messaging between hirers and applicants.
• Interview Scheduler: Integrated calendar for technical rounds.
• Dark Mode Toggle: Persistent theme switching.

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🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Please see our Contributing Guidelines for more information.

1. Fork the Project
2. Create your Feature Branch (git checkout -b feature/AmazingFeature)
3. Commit your Changes (git commit -m 'Add some AmazingFeature')
4. Push to the Branch (git push origin feature/AmazingFeature)
5. Open a Pull Request

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📄 License

Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for more information.

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Built with ❤️ by the InternSphere Team
Connecting the next generation of talent with global leaders.