A MAJOR PROJECT REPORT

ON
“VOLUME-BRIGHTNESS GESTURE CONTROLER”

Submitted to
SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY
In Partial Fulfilment of the Requirement for the Award of

MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS (Under Engineering)

BY
Gaurav Tilekar
Exam Seat No: 7097
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF
Prof. Sameer Kakde

DEPARTMENT OF MASTER OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

TRINITY ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Kondhwa Annex, Pune - 411048
2024-2025
 TRINITY ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING
Department of Master of Computer Applications

CERTIFICATE
This is certify that the Major Project entitled
‘Hunt The Career Job Portal“
has successfully submitted by
Gaurav Tilekar
Exam Seat No: 7097

under the supervision of Prof. Sameer kakde and it is approved for the partial fulfillment
of the requirement of Savitribai Phule Pune University, for the award of the degree of Master
of Computer Applications (Under Engineering).

Date: / /
Place: Pune

Prof.Sameer kakde Dr. A. A. Bhusari Dr. R. J. Patil

Project Guide HOD Principal
Department of MCA Department of MCA TAE, Pune

This project report has been examined by us as per the Savirtibai Phule Pune University, Pune,
requirements at Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune.

Internal Examiner External Examiner

 Acknowledgement

I would like to acknowledge all the teacher and friends who ever helped and assisted me
throughout my Project Based Learning work.

First of all I would like to thank my respected guide Prof.Sameer Kakde, Introducing me
throughout features needed. The time-to-time guidance, encouragement and valuable sugges-
tion received from him are unforgettable in my life. This work would not have been possible
without the enthusiastic response, insight and new idea from him.

Furthermore, I would like to thank respected Dr. R. J. Patil Principal and Dr. A. A.
Bhusari, Head of Department of Master of Computer Application for the provided by him
during my Project Based Learning work. I am also grateful to all the faculty members
of Trinity Academy of Engineering, Pune for their support and cooperation. I would like to
thank my lovely parent for time-to-time support and encouragement and valuable suggestion,
and I would specify like to thank all my friends for their valuable suggestion and support. The
acknowledgement world be incomplete without mention of the blessing of the almighty, which
helped me in keeping high moral during difficult period.

Gaurav Tilekar
Seat Number:7097
Department of MCA

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 Declaration by the candidate
I hereby declare that this project report titled ”Hunt The Career” submitted towards partial
fulfillment of requirements for the degree of MCA is an authentic record of my work carried
out under the guidance of Prof. Sameer kakde.

I further declare that the material obtained from other resources is duly acknowledged in
this report.

Date: / /
Place: Pune

Gaurav Tilekar
Seat Number:7097
Department of MCA

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 Abstract

In today’s rapidly evolving digital world, students face significant challenges in discovering
suitable career opportunities, internships, workshops, and professional guidance. The ”Hunt
The Career” project aims to bridge this gap by offering a centralized platform that connects
college students with the career resources they need. The system enables users to browse and
apply for job openings, register for workshops and webinars, and access guidance from industry
experts.
The platform is designed with a user-friendly interface and is built using modern web
technologies to ensure performance and scalability. It provides features such as role-based
access, resume uploads, real-time notifications, and personalized dashboards. Institutions and
companies can post opportunities, while students can apply and track their career progress
efficiently.
By digitizing and simplifying the connection between educational institutions, employers,
and students, Hunt The Career fosters career growth and skill development. This project
contributes to solving a real-world problem in the educational and employment sector by en-
hancing accessibility, engagement, and communication across all stakeholders.

Keywords: - Career Portal, Internship Opportunities, Job Search Platform, Student Career
Guidance, Web-Based Application, Resume Management, Role-Based Access, Online Work-
shops

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Contents
Certificate ii

Acknowledgements iii

Declaration iv

Abstract v

List of Figures viii

List of Tables ix

List of Abbreviation x

1 About Project 1
1.1 Title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Aim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Objective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.5 Problem Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

2 Introduction 3
2.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2.2 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Motivation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.4 Project Scope & Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.5 Methodologies of Problem-Solving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3 Literature Survey 8
3.1 Similar Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.1 LinkedIn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.2 Internshala . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.1.3 Naukri.com / Monster / Indeed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.2 AI Resume Builders (e.g., Rezi, KickResume) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3.3 Tabulated Short Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Previous System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3.5 Outcome of Literature Survey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4 Software Requirements Specification 10

4.1 Functional Requirement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.1.1 System Feature: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2 External Interface Requirement: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2.1 User Interface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2.2 Software Interface: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.2.3 Communication Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Nonfunctional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.1 Performance Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.2 Safety Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
 4.3.3 Security Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.3.4 Software Quality Attributes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.4 Usability :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5 Maintainability :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6 Portability :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6.1 Software Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7 OS :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.8 Languages :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.9 Libraries :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.10 Server :- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.10.1 Hardware Requirements: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.11 Analysis Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.12 Agile Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

5 Phases of the Agile Model for This Project 15

5.0.1 SDLC Model to be applied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

6 System Design 18
6.1 System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
6.2 Data Flow Diagrams(DFD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6.3 UML Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6.4 Important Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.5 Sample Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Internship Report 39

Publication 39

Plagiarism Report 40
List of Figures
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 analysis Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3 Agile Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4 DFD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 UML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Flow Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
7 Code-No.Of Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8 Code-jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
9 Frontend-code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
10 DashBoard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
11 sign-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
12 Featured Jobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
13 Job Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
14 Internship-Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
List of Tables
2 Test Cases and Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
List of Abbreviation
HTML HyperText Markup Language

CSS Cascading Style Sheets

JS JavaScript

DBMS Database Management System

UI User Interface

UX User Experience

API Application Programming Interface

HTTP HyperText Transfer Protocol

CRUD Create, Read, Update, Delete

SRS Software Requirements Specification

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 Hunt The Career Job Portal

1 About Project

1.1 Title

The title of our project is “Hunt The Career Job Portal”

1.2 Domain

Career Tech / EdTech / AI-integrated Job Portal

1.3 Aim

• To provide students and freshers with an all-in-one platform for job search,
internships, resume optimization, and AI-driven career guidance.
• To build an AI-powered platform tailored for students and freshers to discover
jobs, internships, and learning resources.
• To simplify resume building, matching, and optimization using AI tools.
• To provide a clean, ad-free, and distraction-free environment for career
planning.
• To connect users with alumni, HR professionals, and real referrals for better
hiring chances.

1.4 Objective

• To create a centralized platform where students and fresh graduates can access
job listings, internships, and skill-building content.
• To integrate AI features like resume matching, paraphrasing tools, and job
assistants for smarter career guidance.
• To facilitate networking through alumni connect and referral tools based on
LinkedIn profiles.
• To provide a job posting system for HRs and employers through an admin
panel and dedicated HR onboarding panel.
• To offer e-learning micro-content (like reels) to help users learn quickly and
easily.
• To deliver services free of ads and charges, especially in the initial stages, to
build trust and user retention.
• To involve college interns in development, AI, design, and marketing roles for
practical exposure and cost-effective execution.
• To list government job opportunities along with competitive exam preparation
resources.

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1.5 Problem Statement

In today’s rapidly changing job market, students and freshers face significant
challenges in navigating career opportunities. Despite having access to multiple job
boards, internships, and career advice, many still struggle with:
1.Lack of Personalized Guidance: Most platforms offer generic job listings without
tailored career advice or resources, leaving students overwhelmed with information.
2.Inefficient Resume Matching: Job seekers often struggle to optimize their resumes
to match the requirements of potential employers, leading to low response rates.
3.Difficulty in Networking and Referrals: While platforms like LinkedIn offer
professional networking, there is often no direct connection between students,
alumni, and employers, making it difficult for freshers to leverage valuable referrals
and mentorship opportunities.
4.Limited Access to Real-Time Learning: Existing platforms fail to offer quick,
engaging learning content that helps students gain the skills necessary for a
particular job role in an easily digestible format.
5.Lack of Centralized Platforms: Students and freshers have to rely on multiple
different sources (websites, job boards, personal connections, etc.) to look for
career opportunities, which wastes time and effort.

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2 Introduction

2.1 Introduction

HuntTheCareer.com is an AI-powered career support platform designed to

assist students and fresh graduates in navigating their career paths more
efficiently. It centralizes job listings, internship opportunities, AI-driven
resume assistance, e-learning content, and mentorship through alumni
networking — all within a single, easy-to-use web interface. The platform
aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements
by equipping users with practical tools, resources, and guidance essential for
landing the right opportunities. HuntTheCareer.com is a next-generation,

AI-powered platform designed specifically for students and freshers. It serves

as a one-stop solution that integrates job and internship listings, AI-based
resume building and matching, professional mentorship, and e-learning
resources into a seamless and user-friendly platform. The project aims to
democratize career-building opportunities by offering free, ad-free, and
intelligent tools that help students prepare for the workforce. By leveraging
artificial intelligence, the platform simplifies job hunting, enhances candidate
visibility, and connects users with alumni, recruiters, and learning resources.

Figure 1: Introduction

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2.2 Overview

• Hunt The Career is a web-based platform designed to bridge the gap between
college students and career development opportunities such as internships,
jobs, workshops, and training programs. It serves as a centralized system
where students can register, create profiles, search and apply for career-related
opportunities tailored to their academic qualifications and interests.
• This platform simplifies the process of discovering relevant career
opportunities by offering features like smart search filters, real-time updates,
verified listings, and personalized recommendations. Employers and
institutions can also register to post opportunities, conduct online interviews,
and manage applications through a user-friendly dashboard.
• The system is built with modern web technologies, ensuring ease of access,
scalability, and secure data handling. It focuses on user experience, mobile
responsiveness, and ensuring that all stakeholders—students, recruiters, and
administrators—have efficient tools to interact within the platform.
• The ultimate goal is to empower students by making career-building resources
accessible, organized, and aligned with their academic journey.

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2.3 Motivation

The motivation behind this project arises from real-life struggles faced by
students while searching for internships and jobs:
Lack of Guidance: Many students don’t have access to mentors or career
advisors to help guide them.
Non-optimized Resumes: Students often submit generic or poorly structured
resumes, which are easily filtered out by ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems).
Scattered Information: Internship and job opportunities are scattered across
various portals, making it difficult to keep track.
High Competition: The market is flooded with applicants, and students need
tools that can make their profiles stand out.
Mental Well-being: Job hunting is stressful, and students often deal with
anxiety, burnout, and confusion during the process.
These challenges motivated the creation of HuntTheCareer.com, a platform
that not only helps with finding jobs and internships but also provides
emotional support through AI chatbots, career mentorship, and real-time
resume enhancement tools.

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2.4 Project Scope & Limitations

• Scope :
Provide a dedicated job and internship portal for students and freshers.
Include an AI Career Assistant (Hunter Pilot) for real-time career guidance.
Offer resume optimization tools powered by OpenAI APIs.
Allow recruiters and HRs to post opportunities via an onboarding panel.
Enable students to connect with alumni mentors.
Deliver short, AI-generated educational reels for micro-learning.
Feature a government job portal with preparation material.
Incorporate AI chatbots for mental health, finance, and relationship advice.
• Limitations :
Initial release will not include user authentication to simplify access.
Some features like chatbots and AI services may be limited in scope in the
MVP.
AI-generated content may require manual moderation for accuracy.
Development relies on intern contributors, which may affect timelines.
Job listings will initially be manually curated by admins, not automated.

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2.5 Methodologies of Problem-Solving

To address the above challenges, the project is being developed using a

practical and agile methodology:
• Agile Development: The work is broken into short sprints with frequent
evaluations.
• MERN Stack: Frontend in React.js and backend in Node.js with MongoDB for
flexibility and scalability.
• AI Integration: OpenAI APIs are used to implement features like resume
scoring, paraphrasing tools, and career chatbots.
• Intern-Led Teams: Different teams of trained interns handle the development,
AI modules, content creation, and marketing.
• Daily Sync-ups: Interns participate in two check-ins per day (morning and
evening) to track progress and resolve blockers.
• Render Hosting: Backend is hosted on Render for reliable deployment and
testing. This structured approach allows the platform to evolve dynamically,
meeting both the immediate needs of students and the long-term vision of a
scalable career ecosystem.

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3 Literature Survey

A literature survey helps identify existing systems, their methodologies,

limitations, and gaps which the proposed project aims to address. Several job
and internship portals currently exist, such as LinkedIn, Internshala, Indeed,
and Naukri.com. However, these platforms often serve a broad audience, which
can make it challenging for students—especially college undergraduates—to
find opportunities tailored specifically to their academic stage and skill set.

3.1 Similar Work

3.1.1 LinkedIn

A professional networking platform that allows users to build a professional

profile and apply for jobs. However, it is largely focused on experienced
professionals and may feel overwhelming for students.

3.1.2 Internshala

A popular Indian platform for internships and training. While it targets

students, it lacks personalized AI-based support, mental health features, and
mentorship components.

3.1.3 Naukri.com / Monster / Indeed

Generic job portals catering to a wide demographic. These are not tailored for
students or freshers and often require extensive filtering to find relevant
opportunities.

3.2 AI Resume Builders (e.g., Rezi, KickResume)

Tools that use AI to optimize resumes. However, these are often paid and
work independently of job platforms.

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3.3 Tabulated Short Survey

Platform Target Audi- AI Integration Mentorship Mental Health Cost

ence Support
LinkedIn Professionals Limited Available No Free/Prem
Internshala Students No No No Free
Naukri.com All job seekers No No No Free/ Paid
KickResume Job Seekers Yes No No Paid
HuntTheCareer Students/Freshers Yes (OpenAI) Yes (Alumni) Yes (Chatbots) Free

3.4 Advantages and Disadvantages of Previous System

Advantages of the Previous System

Provide job/internship opportunities to large audiences.

Allow resume uploads and candidate profile creation.
Help companies post jobs easily.

Disadvantages of the Previous System

Lack of personalization and real-time support for students.

Resume-building tools are often paid or restricted.
No integration of mental wellness support or emotional help.
Poor user experience for freshers with little experience.
Limited mentor accessibility.

3.5 Outcome of Literature Survey

The literature and competitive survey revealed a clear market gap for a
centralized, AI-powered, student-centric career development platform. Most
existing portals address only one or two aspects of the career-building process.
HuntTheCareer.com is designed to be a comprehensive ecosystem that
combines:
Job/Internship discovery,
Resume enhancement,
Career mentorship,
AI tools (for rephrasing, advice, scoring),
Emotional support (through chatbots),
Academic government job preparation resources.
This platform differentiates itself by focusing not only on employability but
also on emotional resilience, accessibility, and holistic career growth.

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4 Software Requirements Specification

4.1 Functional Requirement

These define the core functionalities the system must provide:

4.1.1 System Feature:

1.User Registration/Login:-
Students, mentors, and companies must be able to register and log in securely.
2.Profile Management:-
Users can manage/edit their profile, skills, resume, preferences, and settings.
3.Internship/Job Search:-
Students can search, filter, and apply for relevant internships or jobs.
4.AI Resume Builder:-
Users can build/edit their resumes using AI suggestions for content
improvement.
5.Mentor Matching:-
The system matches students with mentors based on interests, college, or
goals.
6.AI Chatbot for Career Mental Support:-
A chatbot provides guidance, motivation, and basic mental wellness support.
7.Career Resources:-
Access to workshops, training programs, government exam resources, etc.
8.Admin Panel:-
Admin can manage users, content, feedback, and reported issues.

4.2 External Interface Requirement:

4.2.1 User Interface:

Responsive web interface for students, mentors, and companies.

Mobile-optimized layout.
Clean and accessible navigation (dashboard, filters, chat, AI tools).

4.2.2 Software Interface:

1. Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, ReactJS.

2. Backend: Java (Spring Boot) or Node.js.
3. Database: MySQL.
4. APIs: OpenAI API, Email/OTP verification, Chatbot services.

4.2.3 Communication Interfaces

– Email system for notifications, verifications.

– Real-time chat using WebSocket or Firebase for mentor-student
communication.
– REST APIs for backend communication.

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4.3 Nonfunctional Requirements

– The system must process video input and respond to user gestures in
real-time, ideally within a delay of less than 0.5 seconds.
– Gesture detection and action execution (e.g., changing volume or
brightness) must be smooth and uninterrupted during continuous usage.
– The system should maintain a frame rate of at least 20 FPS during
gesture tracking.

4.3.1 Performance Requirements

– Fast load times (¡2 seconds).

– Scalable to handle 10,000+ concurrent users.

4.3.2 Safety Requirements

– Data validation and input sanitation to avoid system crashes or logic

errors.

4.3.3 Security Requirements

– User data encryption (HTTPS, password hashing).

– Secure login with 2FA (optional).
– Regular vulnerability scanning.

4.3.4 Software Quality Attributes

4.4 Usability :-
– Simple, modern UI.

4.5 Maintainability :-
– Modular code structure.

4.6 Portability :-
– Accessible on major browsers and devices..

4.6.1 Software Requirements

4.7 OS :-
– Windows/Linux (server-side)

4.8 Languages :-
– Java, React, SQL

4.9 Libraries :-
– OpenAI API, Spring Boot/Firebase

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4.10 Server :-
– Apache Tomcat / Nginx

4.10.1 Hardware Requirements:

– 8 GB RAM minimum
– 100 GB storage
– Cloud hosting (AWS, Azure, or Render)

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4.11 Analysis Model

Figure 2: analysis Model

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4.12 Agile Model

Figure 3: Agile Model

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5 Phases of the Agile Model for This Project

Incremental Development: – Features such as job dashboard, resume
builder, AI tools, etc., can be developed and tested in iterations.
– Prioritized delivery of modules ensures a functional MVP early on.
Rapid Feedback and Updates: – Continuous feedback from interns,
early users, and mentors can be quickly integrated into the product.
Flexibility: – -requirements may evolve (e.g., new AI tools, chatbot
personas), and Agile allows flexibility to accommodate changes.
Collaborative Development: – -The intern-driven approach fits well with
Agile’s team-based structure and daily stand-ups for progress tracking.
Continuous Testing and Improvement: – -and bug fixing can be done
after every sprint or feature addition, improving reliability.
User-Centric Development: – New iterations add brightness control,
improve multi-platform support, and enhance user feedback
mechanisms.

5.0.1 SDLC Model to be applied

Phases of the Iterative Model for This Project

Requirement Gathering and Analysis: – Collected using user
interviews, surveys, and competitor analysis.
Planning: – Sprint planning meetings to allocate tasks among interns and
define timelines.
Design: – UI wireframes, system architecture, and database schema
planning.
Development: – Features coded using the MERN stack (MongoDB,
Express, React, Node.js).
Testing: – Unit and integration testing at the end of every sprint cycle.
Deployment: – Features deployed via Render and managed on GitHub.
Review and Feedback: – Conducted with users, mentors, and developers
to improve next sprint.
Maintenance: – fixing, feature enhancements, and performance
improvements.

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6.1 Project Estimate

6.1.1 Reconciled Estimates

The project estimate provides a comprehensive forecast of the time, effort,

cost, and resources required to complete the HuntTheCareer.com platform. As
the platform is being developed in a semi-formal internship model with a
collaborative team of students and professionals, the project adopts an
effort-based estimation approach.
– Team Size:10–12 members
– Total Duration: 10–12 weeks
– Estimated Effort: 1 week
– Modules: 10+ key modules
– Feature Development Time:4–6 weeks
– Testing and Debugging: 2 weeks
– Deployment and Launch:1–2 weeks
– Final Implementation and Optimization: 2 weeks

6.1.2 Project Resources

– Human Resources:
∗ Project Coordinator- Planning, supervision, communication
∗ Frontend Developers- React-based UI/UX development
∗ Backend Developers- API development, Database integration
∗ AI Developer- Resume matching, chatbot integration
∗ Content Writer- Career blog, internship listings, company research
∗ Designer- Banners, mockups, UI designs
∗ QA/Testers- Manual testing, reporting bugs
∗ Deployment Lead- Hosting setup, domain, maintenance
– Hardware Resources:
∗ Developer Machines:- Minimum: Intel i5 processor (8th Gen or above),
8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD.
∗ Recommended:- Intel i7 processor, 16 GB RAM, 512 GB SSD or
higher.
∗ Operating System:- Windows 10/11, macOS, or any major Linux
distribution (Ubuntu preferred).
∗ Testing Devices:- Laptops and desktops with varying screen resolutions
for responsive UI testing. Smartphones (Android and iOS) for mobile
view compatibility testing.
∗ Internet Connectivity:- High-speed internet (minimum 10 Mbps
upload/download) for smooth access to repositories, APIs, deployment
platforms, and testing environments.
∗ Peripheral Devices:- Webcam and microphone for intern meetings,
daily check-ins, and communication. External monitor (optional but
recommended) for multitasking during development.

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∗ Cloud Services:- Render/Vercel for hosting backend and frontend

respectively. MongoDB Atlas for cloud-based database services,
reducing the need for local server setups.
∗ Power backup
– Software Resources:
∗ Frontend Development: React.js – JavaScript library for building user
interfaces. CSS / Bootstrap – For responsive and modern UI design.
VS Code – Lightweight code editor with React support.
∗ Backend Development:- Node.js – JavaScript runtime environment for
server-side logic. Express.js – Web application framework for building
RESTful APIs.
∗ Database:- MongoDB Atlas – Cloud-based NoSQL database service.
MongoDB Compass:– GUI tools for local development and database
visualization.
∗ AI Automation:- OpenAI APIs – For resume matching, career
chatbots, paraphrasing, and content generation. Python (optional):–
For implementing custom recommendation systems and analytics later.
∗ Hosting Deployment:- Render – For backend API hosting. Postman –
For testing APIs during development.
∗ Testing Debugging:- Jest / Mocha – For unit and integration testing.
∗ Chrome DevTools – For real-time frontend debugging. Postman /
Insomnia – For API testing and verification.
∗ Design Tools:- Figma / Canva – For wireframes, UI mockups, and
marketing visuals.

6.2 Risk Management

Risk management is a critical component of successful software project

planning. It involves identifying, analyzing, and mitigating potential risks that
could impact the project in terms of time, cost, quality, or scope. Below is the
structured risk management for HuntTheCareer.com.

6.2.1 Risk Identification

Several risks may affect the success of the project, including:

– Technical Risks:- Lack of expertise in advanced technologies (e.g., AI/ML,
OpenAI integration). Unexpected bugs or system crashes. Compatibility
issues across different devices and browsers.
– Project Management Risks:-Delay in task completion due to dependency
on student/intern contributors. Scope creep due to adding features
mid-development.Ineffective communication between team members.
– Security Risks:- Vulnerability to cyberattacks (SQL injection, XSS, etc.).
Inadequate data encryption and protection of user information.
Operational Risks:-Loss of project data due to improper backup.
Mismanagement in assigning or tracking tasks.
– External Risks:- Unavailability of third-party APIs (e.g., OpenAI, payment
gateway). Legal issues related to content scraping or job listing reuse.

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 6 System Design

System design outlines the architectural structure and the flow of data in the
application. It defines the components, their interactions, and how the
platform meets the user requirements. The system for HuntTheCareer.com is
designed with modular, scalable, and secure principles to handle students,
employers, and admin interactions.

6.1 System Architecture

The system follows a three-tier architecture, consisting of:

• Presentation Layer (Frontend):-Built using React.js and Tailwind CSS for a
dynamic, responsive user interface. Accessible via browser and supports
students, employers, and admin logins.
• Application Layer (Backend):- Powered by Node.js and Express.js, it contains
the logic for authentication, recommendation, job matching, application
tracking, and API endpoints.
• Data Layer (Database):- Uses MongoDB Atlas for cloud-hosted NoSQL
database storage.Stores data related to users, resumes, job/internship listings,
applications, workshops, and resources.
6.2 Data Flow Diagrams(DFD)

Figure 4: DFD
6.3 UML Diagrams

Figure 5: UML
7. Project Implementation
7.1 Implementation
The implementation phase is the most critical stage of the software development life cycle, as
it transforms the design and requirements into a functioning system. Below are the key
components and steps taken during the implementation of the HuntTheCareer platform:

7.2 Implementation Overview:-

The system was implemented using modern full-stack technologies to ensure scalability,
reliability, and an optimal user experience. The primary modules implemented include:

• User Authentication and Authorization.

• Student Dashboard.

• Internship and Job Listing Module.

• Workshop/Event Management.

• Admin Panel.

• Application Tracking System.

• Resource Sharing Module

7.3 Methodologies of Problem Solving:-

The project uses a combination of the following problem-solving methodologies:

• Problem Understanding and Requirement Gathering: Conducted surveys with

college students to determine their career guidance needs. Collected feedback from
placement officers and HR professionals about current inefficiencies. Documented both
functional and non-functional requirements.

• Research and Feasibility Study: Studied platforms like LinkedIn, Internshala, and
Naukri.com. Compared feature sets, usability, and market gaps. Assessed the technical,
financial, and operational feasibility of building a new platform.

• System Analysis and Design: Created use case diagrams, DFDs, and UML
diagrams. Designed database schemas and ER diagrams. Selected the Agile SDLC
model for iterative development and continuous feedback.

• Prototype Development and User Feedback:Built a minimal viable product

(MVP) with key features: login, job/internship listing, and student dashboard.
Conducted usability testing with a small group of target users. Collected feedback and
iterated the design.

A. Data Collection
Surveyed students to understand their needs regarding career development platforms.
Conducted interviews with placement officers and recruiters. Reviewed existing solutions like
Internshala, LinkedIn, etc., to identify feature gaps.
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B. Data Conversion
Collected data was cleaned, normalized, and structured to align with the database schema.
Employer and internship data was categorized using filters like domain, stipend, duration, and
location.

C.Inputting the Algorithm Codes into the System

Implemented backend logic to match student profiles with suitable opportunities. Designed
filtering and sorting algorithms for listings. Integrated search functionality using indexing
techniques. Created an admin algorithm to moderate and approve postings.

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D.Flow Diagram

Figure 6: Flow Diagram

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7. Software Testing
Software testing ensures that the HuntTheCareer platform meets quality standards and func-
tions correctly under all expected conditions. Below is a detailed overview of the testing phase,
including testing types and results.

7.1 Types of Testing

To ensure the system is reliable and functions correctly under various conditions, multiple types
of testing were performed:

• Unit Testing:- Purpose: Test individual modules (e.g., login, job posting). Tools Used:
JUnit (for Java backend). Outcome: Ensured every function returned the expected result
for valid/invalid input.

• Integration Testing:- Purpose: Verify that different modules (e.g., job application with
user dashboard) interact correctly. Tools Used: Postman (for API testing), MySQL
workbench (for DB validation). Outcome: Validated data flow and interactions between
front-end, backend, and database.

• System Testing :- Purpose: Test the entire system end-to-end. Tested Components:
Student registration, recruiter dashboard, job search, application flow. Outcome: All
critical workflows functioned as intended across browsers.

• User Acceptance Testing (UAT) :- Purpose: Ensure platform meets user expec-
tations. Participants: Students, college placement officers, company HRs. Feedback:
Positive user experience, suggestions implemented to enhance navigation and filters.

• Performance Testing :- Purpose: Measure response time and system behavior under
load. Tools Used: Apache JMeter. Findings: System handled 100 concurrent users with
¡2s response time.

• Security Testing :- Purpose: Identify vulnerabilities and ensure data safety. Tests
Conducted: SQL Injection protection Secure login (password hashing, validation) Session
handling and logout checks Outcome: No major vulnerabilities found.

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7.2 Test Cases and Test Results

Test Case Test Scenario Expected Result Actual Status

ID Result (Pass/Fail)
TC- 001 Student Signup with Account created Account Pass
valid details created
TC-002 Login with incorrect Error message shown Error Pass
password shown
TC-003 Post job with miss- Validation error Validation Pass
ing fields error
TC-004 Apply for internship Application stored in Data in- Pass
DB serted
TC-005 Search job with key- Matching jobs dis- Correct re- Pass
word filter played sults shown
TC-006 Admin blocks mali- Access revoked User access Pass
cious user denied
Table 2: Test Cases and Results

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8. Result
The implementation of the HuntTheCareer platform yielded promising results, both function-
ally and from a user experience standpoint. Below are the key outcomes observed during the
final testing and deployment phases:

• Functional Results :-
End-to-End Workflow Success:- All critical user journeys (student registration, job search,
internship application, company login, and job posting) were successfully tested and found
fully operational.
User Dashboard Functionalities:- Dynamic dashboards for students, recruiters, and ad-
ministrators functioned effectively, displaying real-time data such as posted jobs, applied
internships, and new user registrations.
Effective Search Filters:- Job and internship search functionality returned accurate results
based on keyword, domain, location, and duration filters.
Real-Time Communication:- Integrated support chat and notification system allowed for
real-time updates between students and recruiters.

• Technical Results :-
Performance:- Response time: Maintained ¡2 seconds under average load.
Load handling:- Stable operation for up to 100 concurrent users.
Security:- Login credentials are securely hashed. Sessions are properly managed to prevent
unauthorized access. No SQL injection vulnerabilities were found during testing.
Database Management:- Efficient CRUD operations on user and job data. Structured and
normalized relational database schema ensured minimal redundancy and high integrity.

• User Feedback Experience :-

Students:- Found the platform intuitive and helpful for finding internships, workshops,
and job opportunities. Liked the resume upload and auto-fill job application feature.
Recruiters:- Easily managed job listings and shortlisted candidates. Preferred the email
notification system for application tracking.
Colleges/Admins:- Appreciated the centralized data dashboard for tracking student ac-
tivities and placements. Reported ease of managing verification workflows for companies.

The HuntTheCareer platform successfully fulfilled its objectives of bridging the gap between
students and career opportunities. It demonstrated:
High usability and system stability.
Seamless integration of modules.
Accurate, real-time data processing.

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9. Experimental Setup
The experimental setup outlines the environment, tools, and configurations used to develop,
test, and deploy the HuntTheCareer platform. This ensures a stable, replicable, and performance-
optimized system for delivering career opportunities to college students.

Development Environment:-
• Frontend Technologies:
HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript.
Frameworks: Bootstrap, ReactJS (for dynamic UI components).
• Backend Technologies:
Java (JSP/Servlets).
Spring Boot (for handling REST APIs and services).
• Database: 720p HD USB
MySQL 8.0.
XAMPP or WAMP for local testing.
• IDE Editors:
IntelliJ IDEA (Java Development)
Visual Studio Code (HTML/JS/CSS)Windows 10 / Ubuntu 20.04

System Configuration
• Operating System: Windows 10 / Ubuntu 22.04
• Processor: Intel Core i5 / Ryzen 5 or above
• RAM: 8 GB minimum
• Storage: 500 GB HDD / 256 GB SSD (recommended for speed)
• Browser Support: Chrome, Firefox, Edge (Latest versions)

Testing Environment
• Testing Tools:
Postman – API testing. JUnit – Backend unit testing. Selenium – Automated UI testing.
• Network: Localhost server for development testing. Deployed on cloud-based Apache
Tomcat server for user acceptance testing.

Deployment Environment

– Web Server: Apache Tomcat 9.

– Cloud Hosting: AWS EC2 or Heroku (for final hosting).
– Database Server: MySQL deployed on cloud or managed SQL hosting.

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6.4 Important Code

Figure 7: Code-No.Of Pages

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Figure 8: Code-jobs

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Figure 9: Frontend-code

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Figure 10: DashBoard

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6.5 Sample Images

Figure 11: sign-up

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Figure 12: Featured Jobs

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Figure 13: Job Description

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7. Conclusion and Future Work

7.1 Conclusion

The Hunt The Career platform was designed and developed to bridge the gap between
college students and career opportunities by providing a centralized digital solution. This
system offers students access to job listings, internships, workshops, and career resources
through a user-friendly interface and real-time updates. With integrated features like
search filters, application tracking, and personalized dashboards, the platform simplifies
the job-hunting process and empowers students to make informed career decisions.
The project has successfully demonstrated the feasibility and effectiveness of using modern
web technologies to solve a real-world problem. The design and implementation followed
standard software engineering practices, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.

7.2 Future Work

While the current system lays a solid foundation, several enhancements can be considered
for future development:

– Mobile Application: Build an Android and iOS app version to improve accessi-
bility and engagement.

– AI-Based Recommendation System: Use machine learning to suggest jobs

and internships based on user profile, preferences, and history.

– Resume Builder Tool: Integrate a dynamic resume generation and optimization

feature.

– Real-Time Chat Support: Provide a chatbot or mentor chat facility to guide

students.

– Multi-language Support: Add regional language support to cater to a wider

student base.

– Integration with LinkedIn/Indeed APIs: Automatically sync job listings and

user profiles with popular career platforms.

– Admin Analytics Dashboard: Provide the admin panel with analytics like user
activity, most-applied jobs, etc.

7.3 Applications

The Hunt The Career platform is designed to serve a variety of real-world needs across
the academic and employment sectors. Its flexible and scalable nature makes it suitable
for the following applications:

– College Placement Cells: To manage internship and job postings. To track

student applications and progress. To facilitate smooth campus recruitment drives.

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– Students and Job Seekers: To explore verified internship and job opportunities.
To attend webinars, workshops, and skill-development sessions. To build a career
profile and apply for openings efficiently.

– Employers and Recruiters: To post vacancies and internships targeting college

students. To filter candidates based on qualification, stream, and college. To conduct
online assessments and shortlisting.

– Skill Development Institutes: To offer online/offline training programs and

courses. To connect with interested students through the platform. To promote
certification courses and workshops.

– Government Skill Initiatives: Can be integrated into national or state-level

youth employment programs. To track employment statistics, registrations, and
success rates.

– Career Counseling Services: To guide students in career planning and progres-

sion. To provide personalized advice and job preparation content.

– Alumni Networks: To engage alumni in mentoring or referral opportunities for

current students.

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References

Here is the References section for your Hunt The Career project report. This list includes
a mix of academic-style and practical online references relevant to career platforms, job
portals, and student-employer connection systems.

• K. Singh, Database Systems: Concepts, Design and Applications, Pearson Education,

2011.

• Ian Sommerville, Software Engineering, 10th Edition, Pearson Education, 2015.

• S. Pressman, Software Engineering: A Practitioner’s Approach, 7th Edition, McGraw-

Hill, 2014.

• W3Schools. “HTML, CSS, JavaScript Tutorials.” Available at: https://www.w3schools.com.

• MDN Web Docs. “Web Development Documentation.” Available at: https://developer.mozilla.org.

• MongoDB Documentation. “The MongoDB Manual.” Available at: https://www.mongodb.com/docs

• GitHub – Job Portal Repositories and Sample Projects. Available at: https://github.com.

• LinkedIn. “How Students Use Career Portals.” Available at: https://www.linkedin.com.

• LinkedIn. “How Students Use Career Portals.” Available at: https://www.linkedin.com.

• Indeed. “Best Practices in Online Job Portals.” Available at: https://www.indeed.com/hire.

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Internship Report

Radiant IT Services Pvt. Ltd.

Office No.13-14, 6th Floor, B Building, City Vista, Fountain Round

Opp. Victorious Kids School, Kharadi, Pune 411014

Private and Confidential

Date:22/2/2025
To: Gaurav Tilekar

INTERNSHIP LETTER

Congratulations on completing successful one year internship from

1 Oct 2024 to 30 January 2025 at
Radiant IT Services Pvt. Ltd. as “SOFTWARE DEVELOPER”.

You have grown immensely during the course of this internship and we are confident that you are
now well-equipped to take on the professional world with your new set of skills and knowledge.

We wish you all the best in your future endeavors and hope that this experience has been
beneficial for you.

Please don't hesitate to reach out if there's anything we can do to help you along the way!

Congrats again!

For Radiant IT Services Pvt. Ltd.

Name: - Mrs. Saniya Attar
Designation: - Director

Authorized Signature: -

Figure 14: Internship-Report

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Publications
If your project “Hunt The Career” has been published or submitted for publication, you should
list the details here. If you haven’t published it yet, you can include a placeholder or mention
that the publication is in progress. Here are two examples based on different cases:
Title: Hunt The Career: A Web-Based Platform for Student Career Opportunities.
Authors: Gaurav Tilekar, [Team Members, if any].
Journal/Conference: International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research
(IJETIR).
ISSN: 2349-5162.
Volume/Issue: Vol. 12, Issue 4, April 2025.
DOI/Link: [Insert DOI or web link]
Status: Published

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Plagiarism Report
To include a Plagiarism Report section in your project documentation, you typically mention
the tool used, the similarity index, and a brief interpretation. Here’s a sample you can copy-
paste into your report:

Plagiarism Report Summary:

• Tool Used: [Insert tool name, e.g., Grammarly Plagiarism Checker].

• Similarity Index: 3 or whatever percentage your tool shows.

• Date of Report Generation: [Insert date].

Student Name: Gaurav Tilekar.

Enrollment No.: [Your Enrollment Number]
Date: June 5, 2025

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