ElevateCV - Resume Builder

eb application for creating professional resumes. Build your resume with our easy-to-use builder and choose from multiple templates.

What you can do

• Build resumes easily - Use our step-by-step builder to create your resume
• Choose from templates - Pick from 9 different professional templates
• Preview in real-time - See how your resume looks as you type
• Works on mobile - Use it on your phone, tablet, or computer
• Download as PDF - Get your resume as a PDF file
• Save multiple resumes - Create different versions for different jobs
• Job matching - See how well your resume matches job descriptions
• User accounts - Sign up to save your work

Available Templates

We have 9 professional resume templates:

• ATS Template - Works well with job application systems
• Classic Template - Traditional and professional look
• Corporate Template - Perfect for business jobs
• Creative Template - Great for creative fields
• Engineer Template - Designed for technical roles
• Executive Template - For leadership positions
• Graduate Template - Perfect for new graduates
• Minimalist Template - Clean and simple design
• Tech Template - Made for tech professionals

� Comprehensive Dashboard

• Career Analytics: Track resume views, match scores, and progress
• Achievement System: Gamified experience with milestone badges
• Activity Timeline: Monitor your career development journey
• Quick Actions: Fast access to all platform features
• Personalized Greeting: Dynamic, time-aware welcome messages

� User Profile Management

• Streamlined Profile: Clean, focused user information management
• Resume Library: Organized collection of all your resumes
• Theme Preferences: Light/dark mode customization
• Account Security: Secure profile and password management

Technology used

Frontend:

• React with TypeScript
• Tailwind CSS for styling
• Vite for fast development

Backend:

• Node.js with Express
• MongoDB for data storage
• JWT for user authentication

Setup and Installation

What you need

• Node.js (version 16 or higher)
• MongoDB
• npm or yarn

Getting started

1. Download the code

git clone https://github.com/SHREESHANTH99/ElevateCv.git
cd ElevateCv

2. Setup the backend

cd Backend
npm install

Create a .env file in the Backend folder:

MONGODB_URI=mongodb://localhost:27017/elevatecv
JWT_SECRET=your-secret-key-here
PORT=5000
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:5173

3. Setup the frontend

cd Frontend
npm install

4. Start the application

First, start the backend:

cd Backend
npm start

Then start the frontend:

cd Frontend
npm run dev

5. Open your browser and go to http://localhost:5173

API Routes

• POST /api/auth/register - Create new account
• POST /api/auth/login - Login
• GET /api/resume - Get your resumes
• POST /api/resume - Save a resume
• DELETE /api/resume/:id - Delete a resume
• POST /api/resume/export - Download resume as PDF

Project structure

ElevateCv/
├── Backend/           # Server code
│   ├── models/        # Database models
│   ├── routes/        # API routes
│   ├── middleware/    # Auth and other middleware
│   └── server.js      # Main server file
├── Frontend/          # Web app code
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── Components/    # Reusable components
│   │   ├── Pages/         # Different pages
│   │   └── types/         # TypeScript types
│   └── package.json
└── README.md

Contributing

Want to help improve this project?

1. Fork this repository
2. Create a new branch for your changes
3. Make your improvements
4. Submit a pull request

License

This project is open source and available under the MIT License.

Need help?

If you run into problems or have questions, please create an issue on GitHub.