Abstract:
University students often face significant
challenges in securing internships and job
placements due to a fragmented and inefficient
job search process. This research project aims to
develop a web application addressing the need for
a
centralized, user-friendly platform that
consolidates job search efforts. The proposed web
application leverages modern web technologies
to provide real-time updates, efficient filtering
options, and a comprehensive repository of job
opportunities, streamlining the job search
process. The current lack of a structured and
efficient approach to finding internships and job
placements leads to missed opportunities and
increased frustration among students. This
project tackles these issues by creating a
dedicated web application designed to simplify
and centralize the job search process. The front
end poses real-time updates and interactive
features like autocomplete and infinite scrolling.
The back-end is powered by the Laravel
framework, chosen for its robust features,
including the Blade engine and its MVC
architecture. The usability testing generated key
findings confirming the platform's usability. Most
student users successfully navigated the interface
and completed the primary job/ internship
application task independently, demonstrating
that the system is effective in enhancing the job
search process. The project is significant in its
potential to enhance the career readiness of
students by providing a reliable platform that
connects them with potential employers,
improving the overall job search experience and
increasing the chances of securing suitable
internships and job placements.
