Case Study
MyFirstJob — Building Futures for Young Talent
The education-first job platform designed for students aged 14-22. Build professional resumes with AI coaching, find first jobs, and learn skills employers value.
Overview
Connecting Students with Their First Opportunities
The Challenge
Young students lack professional experience and guidance to create compelling resumes. Traditional job platforms don't cater to first-time job seekers with unique needs.
The Solution
A multi-user platform connecting students, employers, and parents. Students build AI-assisted resumes, employers post age-appropriate jobs, parents track progress.
Key Outcomes
- AI Resume BuilderGuides students through resume creation
- Real-time ChatSocket-based communication system
- Parent DashboardTrack student progress & set goals
Technology Stack
Built with Modern Architecture
Node.js
React.js
MongoDB
Socket.io
StripeKey Features
What Makes It Special
AI Resume Coach
Intelligent prompts guide students to create professional resumes step by step.
Real-time Chat
WebSocket-powered messaging between students, employers, and parents.
Multi-User Roles
Separate dashboards for students, employers, parents, and administrators.
Stripe Payments
Secure payment integration for premium subscriptions and services.
My Contributions
What I Built
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Backend API Development
Designed and built RESTful APIs with Node.js and Express for all platform features -
Real-time Chat System
Implemented Socket.io for live messaging between users -
Payment Integration
Integrated Stripe for subscription billing and one-time payments
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Database Architecture
Designed MongoDB schema for users, jobs, resumes, and messaging -
Authentication System
Built secure JWT-based auth with role-based access control -
React Components
Developed reusable UI components for the frontend application