Account Creation: Allow users (job seekers, employers, recruiters, and administrators) to create accounts using email, social media, or mobile numbers.
Profile Management: Users can manage their profiles, including personal information, resumes, job preferences (job seekers), company details (employers), and recruitment needs (recruiters).
Authentication & Authorization: Secure login/logout functionality with role-based access control (e.g., job seeker, employer, recruiter, admin).
Job Posting and Application:
Job Listings: Employers can post job vacancies with details such as job title, description, location, salary range, and required qualifications.
Application Management: Job seekers can apply for jobs, and employers can review and manage applications, including shortlisting and rejecting candidates.
Job Alerts: Job seekers can set up job alerts based on their preferences to receive notifications about relevant job openings.
Resume and Profile Management:
Resume Upload: Job seekers can upload and manage their resumes and cover letters in various formats (e.g., PDF, DOCX).
Profile Customization: Job seekers can create and update their profiles with professional details, skills, experience, and educational background.
Profile Visibility: Allow job seekers to set privacy levels for their profiles, including options to make them visible to all or only to specific employers.
Search and Filtering:
Job Search: Implement robust search functionality allowing job seekers to search for jobs based on keywords, location, industry, salary, and job type.
Candidate Search: Employers and recruiters can search for candidates using filters like skills, experience, location, and education.
Advanced Filtering: Provide advanced filtering options to refine search results based on specific criteria.
Application Tracking:
Application Status: Allow job seekers to track the status of their applications (e.g., submitted, under review, interview scheduled, rejected).
Interview Scheduling: Enable scheduling of interviews and other recruitment events, with calendar integration for reminders.
Communication and Notifications:
Messaging System: Implement a secure messaging system for communication between job seekers, employers, and recruiters.
Email and SMS Notifications: Send notifications for job application status, new job postings, interview invitations, and other relevant updates.
Employer and Recruiter Tools:
Employer Dashboard: Provide a dashboard for employers to manage job postings, view applications, and track recruitment metrics.
Recruiter Dashboard: Allow recruiters to manage multiple recruitment campaigns, track candidate progress, and generate reports.
Reporting and Analytics:
Job Posting Reports: Generate reports on job posting performance, including views, applications, and engagement metrics.
Candidate Reports: Provide insights into candidate application trends, sourcing channels, and recruitment effectiveness.
Payment Integration:
Job Posting Fees: Implement payment processing for job posting fees, if applicable, including support for various payment methods (e.g., credit/debit cards, digital wallets).
Subscription Plans: Support subscription plans for employers and recruiters, including recurring billing and management.
Admin Panel:
Dashboard: A central dashboard for administrators to manage users, job postings, applications, and system settings.
User Management: Admins can add, remove, or modify user accounts and roles.
Content Moderation: Admins can review and moderate user-generated content, such as job postings and resumes.
Integration with Other Systems:
API Integration: Support integration with third-party systems for background checks, applicant tracking systems (ATS), or HR software.
Social Media Integration: Allow for job posting and candidate profile sharing on social media platforms.
Compliance and Security:
Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) for handling user data.
Secure Transactions: Implement encryption and secure storage for sensitive data, including payment information and personal details.
Non-Functional Requirements
Performance:
Speed: Ensure fast load times and quick response times for job searches, application submissions, and profile updates.
Scalability: The system should handle increasing numbers of users, job postings, and applications efficiently.
Security:
Data Protection: Implement robust encryption and secure storage for user data, resumes, and application details.
Compliance: Adhere to data protection regulations and industry standards to ensure user privacy and data security.
Access Control: Implement role-based access controls to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data and system features.
Usability:
User Interface: Design an intuitive and user-friendly interface for all user roles, including job seekers, employers, and recruiters.
Accessibility: Ensure the platform is accessible to users with disabilities, following WCAG guidelines.
Reliability:
Uptime: Aim for high availability with minimal downtime to ensure continuous access to the platform.
Backup and Recovery: Implement regular backups and a disaster recovery plan to protect data and ensure business continuity.
Maintainability:
Code Quality: Maintain clean, well-documented code to facilitate easy updates and maintenance.
Modularity: Design the system in a modular way to allow for easy addition of new features and updates.
Compatibility:
Cross-Browser Support: Ensure compatibility with major web browsers (e.g., Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
Mobile Responsiveness: The platform should be fully functional on various mobile devices and screen sizes.
Localization:
Multilingual Support: Provide the platform in multiple languages if serving a diverse user base.
Regional Customization: Allow for region-specific content, currencies, and job posting regulations.
Analytics and Reporting:
Data Insights: Provide actionable insights into recruitment metrics, user engagement, and job market trends.
Custom Reporting: Allow administrators to generate and customize reports based on specific needs.
