User Registration and Login: Allow job seekers and recruiters to register, log in, and manage their accounts.
Role-Based Access: Define roles such as job seekers, recruiters, and administrators, with specific permissions and access controls.
Profile Management: Enable users to update personal information, resumes, cover letters, and job preferences.
Job Posting and Management
Job Listings: Allow recruiters to create and publish job postings, including details such as job title, description, requirements, and location.
Job Editing and Deletion: Enable recruiters to edit or delete job postings as needed.
Job Categories and Tags: Categorize job postings with relevant tags and categories for better searchability.
Application Management
Job Application: Allow job seekers to apply for positions by submitting their resumes, cover letters, and other required documents.
Application Tracking: Provide a system for recruiters to track and manage job applications, including status updates (e.g., reviewed, interviewed, rejected).
Application History: Allow job seekers to view their application history and the status of each application.
Search and Filtering
Job Search: Provide functionality for job seekers to search for jobs based on criteria such as keywords, location, industry, and job type.
Filtering Options: Enable users to filter search results by various parameters, such as salary range, experience level, and company.
Resume and Document Management
Resume Upload: Allow job seekers to upload resumes and other relevant documents.
Document Parsing: Provide functionality to parse and extract key information from resumes for better search and match accuracy.
Notifications and Alerts
Application Confirmation: Send confirmation emails or SMS messages to job seekers upon successful submission of applications.
Job Alerts: Allow job seekers to set up job alerts for new postings that match their criteria.
Status Updates: Notify job seekers and recruiters about updates to application status, interview scheduling, and other relevant events.
Interview Scheduling
Scheduling Interface: Provide tools for recruiters and job seekers to schedule and manage interviews.
Calendar Integration: Integrate with calendar applications to facilitate scheduling and avoid conflicts.
Reporting and Analytics
Application Metrics: Generate reports on the number of applications, application sources, and conversion rates.
Recruitment Analytics: Provide insights into the effectiveness of job postings, candidate sourcing, and hiring processes.
User Activity Reports: Track user activity and engagement within the system.
Integration
Applicant Tracking System (ATS) Integration: Integrate with ATS platforms for seamless management of job applications and candidate tracking.
HR Systems Integration: Integrate with HR systems for smooth onboarding and candidate management.
Job Board Integration: Allow posting to and retrieval of job listings from external job boards and recruitment platforms.
Security and Privacy
Data Protection: Implement measures to secure sensitive user data, including encryption for resumes and personal information.
Access Control: Ensure that only authorized personnel can access or modify sensitive application data.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance
Response Time: Ensure quick response times for search queries, application submissions, and page loading.
Scalability: Design the system to handle increasing numbers of users, job postings, and applications without performance degradation.
Reliability
Uptime: Aim for high system availability with minimal downtime (e.g., 99.9% uptime).
Error Handling: Implement robust error detection and recovery mechanisms to maintain system stability.
Security
Data Encryption: Use encryption to protect data during transmission and storage, especially for sensitive user information.
Authentication and Authorization: Implement strong authentication and authorization measures to prevent unauthorized access.
Compliance: Adhere to relevant regulations and standards for data protection, such as GDPR or CCPA.
Usability
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for both job seekers and recruiters.
Accessibility: Ensure the system is accessible to users with disabilities, complying with standards such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
Compatibility
Device Compatibility: Ensure the system is accessible across various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
Browser Compatibility: Support major web browsers to accommodate different user preferences.
Maintainability
Code Quality: Develop clean, well-documented code to facilitate maintenance and future updates.
Modular Design: Use a modular architecture to allow for easy enhancements and scalability.
Backup and Recovery
Data Backup: Implement regular automated backups to prevent data loss and ensure data integrity.
Disaster Recovery: Develop and test a disaster recovery plan to restore system functionality in case of major failures.
Support and Documentation
Help Desk: Provide support through helpdesk tickets, live chat, or email.
Documentation: Offer comprehensive user guides, system manuals, and troubleshooting documentation.
Scalability
System Growth: Design the system to accommodate future expansion, including additional features, users, and job postings.
Load Handling: Ensure the system can manage varying loads and peak usage times effectively.
