MyJobGator is a full-stack job portal that connects job seekers with recruiters. It is built using Node.js, Express.js, MongoDB, and vanilla HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap, without relying on any frontend framework. The platform provides a complete recruitment solution where job seekers can search and apply for jobs, while recruiters can post and manage job listings efficiently.

Job Seeker: The job seeker module allows users to register and log in securely with role-based authentication. Users can search and filter jobs by title, keyword, or location, view detailed job descriptions, and apply for jobs with a single click. They can also save or unsave jobs for future reference. A personalized dashboard enables users to track their applied jobs along with their application status and access their saved jobs. Additionally, users can manage their profiles by updating personal information, skills, education, work experience, uploading resumes, and adding profile pictures.

Recruiter: The recruiter module enables recruiters to register and log in to their accounts securely. Recruiters can create and publish detailed job postings, including job title, category, employment type, salary, required skills, and application deadlines. The recruiter dashboard provides insights into job statistics, such as total, active, and closed job postings, as well as application counts. Recruiters can manage their posted jobs, review applicants, update application statuses, and maintain their company profiles by adding company information, logo, website, and description.

General: The platform includes role-aware navigation, ensuring that features such as the "Post a Job" button are visible only to recruiters. Profile pictures are stored in MongoDB using Base64 encoding. On the first run, the application automatically seeds the database with 30 sample job listings for testing and demonstration purposes. Authentication is session-based and securely managed using express-session with session data stored in MongoDB through connect-mongo.

Tech Stack: The frontend is developed using HTML5, Bootstrap 5, and Vanilla JavaScript, providing a clean and responsive user interface. The backend is powered by Node.js and Express.js, handling server-side logic and API requests. MongoDB, along with Mongoose, is used for database management and object modeling. User authentication is implemented using express-session, bcryptjs, and connect-mongo to ensure secure login and session management. The application is deployed on Vercel for reliable hosting and easy accessibility.