Hireon – Your AI-Powered Career Assistant

Hireon is a full-stack AI-based platform that helps job seekers build ATS-optimized resumes, generate tailored cover letters, and simulate role-specific mock interviews. Powered by Google’s Gemini API and built using the latest web technologies, Hireon is your intelligent companion to navigate the modern job market.

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Features

• ✨ Resume Builder: Generate ATS-compliant resumes based on your background and target job.
• 📄 Cover Letter Generator: Auto-generate personalized letters from job descriptions.
• 🎤 Mock Interviews: Get role-specific questions with AI-powered feedback and scoring.
• 📊 Performance Dashboard: Visualize your interview performance and track improvements.
• 📬 Weekly Industry Insights: Background job updates with top skills and salary trends.
• 📝 Markdown Editor + PDF Export: Clean editor for resumes and letters with export support.

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Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	Next.js 15, React 19, Tailwind CSS, Shadcn UI
Backend	Prisma ORM, Neon (PostgreSQL), Inngest
Authentication	Clerk
AI Integration	Google's Gemini API
Charts & UI	Recharts, MDX Editor

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Architecture Overview

            ┌────────────┐
            │   Client   │
            │ Next.js UI │
            └────┬───────┘
                 │
       ┌─────────▼─────────┐
       │ API Routes (REST) │
       └─────────┬─────────┘
                 │
        ┌────────▼─────────┐
        │  Prisma + Neon   │
        │ (PostgreSQL ORM) │
        └────────┬─────────┘
                 │
      ┌──────────▼───────────┐
      │  Google Gemini API   │
      └──────────────────────┘

- Async background updates via Inngest (e.g., weekly market data)
- Auth protected routes using Clerk
- Resume/letter content stored in markdown format for flexibility

🚀 Getting Started

Follow these steps to run the project locally:

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1. Clone the Repository

git clone https://github.com/yourusername/hireon.git
cd hireon

2. Install Dependencies

npm install

3. Set Up Environment Variables

DATABASE_URL=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_PUBLISHABLE_KEY=
CLERK_SECRET_KEY=

NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_IN_URL=/sign-in
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_SIGN_UP_URL=/sign-up
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_IN_URL=/onboarding
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_AFTER_SIGN_UP_URL=/onboarding

GEMINI_API_KEY=

4. Run the Development Server

npm run dev