JobHunt - Laravel Job Board Script for Hiring

Description

JobHunt - Platform Overview

JobHunt is a comprehensive platform designed to seamlessly connect employers seeking talent with job seekers looking for their next career move. This system provides a structured environment for employers to post job openings, manage applications, and assess candidates, while empowering job seekers with the tools to search for relevant positions, build their professional profile, and track their job search progress. JobHunt aims to streamline the recruitment process, making it efficient and effective for both employers and job seekers.

Features

Key Features:

Quick Registration for employers and job seekers to get started quickly.
Detailed Job Posting with specific requirements and screening questions.
Robust Application Management to track, review, and manage candidates.
Comprehensive Job Seeker Profiles including resumes, experience, education, and skills.
Advanced Job Search with filters like keywords, location, industry, and salary.
Direct Communication via an integrated messaging system.
Aptitude Testing platform for employers to assess candidate skills.
Subscription Packages offering tiered plans for employers.
Company Profiles to showcase employer culture and attract candidates.
Job Alert System for job seekers to receive email notifications.
CV Management for secure resume storage and management.
Location Management for accurate job and candidate matching.
Admin Control Panel for user, content, and settings management.
Career Advice Section providing resources and articles.

Requirements

Frontend Technologies

HTML5 – Page structure and markup
CSS3 – Styling and layout
JavaScript (ES6+) – Interactive elements
Next.js – Server-side rendering, routing, and frontend logic (if using optional frontend stack)
Bootstrap or Tailwind CSS (optional) – Responsive design framework

Backend Technologies

PHP 8.x – Server-side scripting language
Laravel 9.x or higher – Core backend framework
Composer – PHP dependency management

Database

MySQL 5.7 / 8.0 – Relational database for storing user data, job postings, applications, etc.

Authentication & Access

Laravel Sanctum or Laravel Breeze – For user authentication
Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) – Admin, employer, job seeker roles

Messaging & Communication

Laravel Notifications – Built-in system for alerts
Pusher / Laravel Echo (optional) – Real-time chat and notifications

Aptitude Testing & File Handling

Laravel File Storage – For resume upload and CV management
Custom quiz/assessment module – For candidate testing

Admin Panel & CMS

Laravel Nova / Custom Blade Views – For admin control panel
Spatie Permission Package – Role & permission management

Deployment & Hosting

Apache / Nginx – Web server
Linux (Ubuntu recommended) – Server OS
cPanel / SSH Access – For manual or automated deployment
Cloud Hosting – DigitalOcean, AWS, Linode, or shared hosting compatible

Other Tools & Utilities

Git – Version control
.env Configuration – For managing environment variables
Mail Provider (SMTP / Mailgun / SendGrid) – For system emails

Instructions

Frontend Installation

Navigate to the Frontend Directory: Go to your web root directory for the frontend:
```
cd /var/www/
```
Create and Navigate to the Frontend Folder: Create a new directory for your frontend project and enter it:
```
mkdir example.com/
```
```
cd example.com/
```
Upload Frontend Code: Upload your frontend project files into this folder.
Copy the Environment Configuration: Copy the example environment file for the frontend:
```
cp .env.example .env
```
Install Dependencies: Install the required dependencies using Yarn:
```
yarn install or npm install
```
Build the Frontend: Build the production version of the frontend:
```
yarn build or npm run build
```
Start the Frontend Server: Start the development server:
```
yarn start or npm start
```
You can access the frontend at: http://127.0.0.1:3000

Backend Installation

Navigate to the Backend Directory: Go to your web root directory for the backend:
```
cd /var/www/
```
Create and Navigate to the Backend Folder: Create a new directory for your backend project and enter it:
```
mkdir api.example.com
cd api.example.com
      
```
Upload Backend Code: Upload your Laravel backend project files into this folder.
Install Composer Dependencies: Install the required PHP dependencies:
```
composer install
```
Copy the Environment Configuration: Copy the example environment file:
```
cp .env.example .env
```
Generate Application Key: Laravel requires an application key for encryption:
```
php artisan key:generate
```

Configure the .env File: Open the .env file and update your configuration: Mail Settings:

MAIL_MAILER=smtp
MAIL_HOST=smtp.mailtrap.io
MAIL_PORT=587
MAIL_USERNAME=your_email_username
MAIL_PASSWORD=your_email_password

Database Settings:

DB_CONNECTION=mysql
DB_HOST=your_database_host
DB_PORT=3306
DB_DATABASE=your_database_name
DB_USERNAME=your_database_username
DB_PASSWORD=your_database_password

Create Storage Link: Laravel needs a symbolic link for file uploads:
```
php artisan storage:link
```

Optimize the Laravel Application: Clear and optimize cache:

php artisan optimize:clear
php artisan cache:clear

Migrate and Seed the Database: Run database migrations and seed default data:
```
php artisan migrate --seed
php artisan passport:install
      
```
Start the Laravel Development Server: Start the server locally:
```
php artisan serve
```
You can access the backend at: http://127.0.0.1:8000/

Nginx Configuration (for Backend)

Create Nginx Configuration File: Open the config file for your backend:
```
sudo nano /etc/nginx/conf.d/backend.conf
```

Paste the Following Configuration: Replace api.example.com with your actual domain:

server {
    server_name api.example.com;
    root /var/www/api.example.com/;
    add_header X-Frame-Options "SAMEORIGIN";
    add_header X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff";
    index index.php;
    charset utf-8;

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://127.0.0.1:8000;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
        proxy_read_timeout 86400;
    }

    error_page 404 /index.php;

    location ~ /.(?!well-known).* {
        deny all;
    }
}

Test and Restart Nginx:

sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl restart nginx

Author	appsinception
Category	Scripts & Code / PHP Scripts / Marketplace / Services
Price	$64
Extended License	$192
Likes	3
First Release	Jun 3, 2025
Last Update	Jun 3, 2025
Files included	.php, .css, .html, JavaScript .js
Software version	PHP 8.1, PHP 8.2, PHP 8.3