Application Tracking System

This project is a fully functional Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that manages job postings, receives applications, and creates a hiring workflow for these applications. It is built using the MERN stack: MongoDB, Express, React, and Node.js.

Features

• User account creation and login with role-based access
• Job posting creation and management
• Application submission and tracking
• Multiple form checks for candidates
• Coordinator and recruiter dashboards for managing job postings and applications

Screenshots

Installation

Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/nikhilmalakar/application-tracking-system.git
cd application-tracking-system

Install server dependencies:

cd server
npm install

Install client dependencies:

cd client
npm install

Create a .env file in the server directory and add the following:

MONGODB_URL=your_mongodb_connection_string
JWT_SECRET=your_jwt_secret

Start the development server:

cd server
npm run dev

Start the client:

cd client
npm start

Usage/Examples

• Navigate to http://localhost:3000 in your web browser.
• Create a user account for each role (Candidate, Coordinator, Recruiter, Employer).
• Use the application according to the role functionalities outlined in the SRS summary.

SRS Summary

Problem Statement

The task is to design an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) that manages job postings, receives applications, and creates a hiring workflow.

Users

• Candidate: A job seeker who applies for jobs.
• Coordinator: Manages job postings and recruitment workflows.
• Recruiters: Screens candidates' resumes.
• Employers: Creates job postings.

Job Posting Flow

• Employer creates a job post, including a job description and an R1 check form.
• Coordinator approves the job post, assigns recruiters, and adds an R2 check form.
• Coordinator posts the job, making it live for candidates to apply.

Application Flow

• Candidate creates an account, views job postings, and applies by uploading a resume and completing the R1 check form.
• Recruiter reviews applications, completes the R2 check form, and shortlists candidates for the final stage.
• Shortlisted applications appear in both employers' and coordinators' dashboards.

Additional Requirements

• User account management with role-based access.
• Basic security practices.

Tech Stack

Client: React, Redux, TailwindCSS

Server: Node, Express, Mongoose

Database: MongoDB

Authors

• @nikhilmalakar