padifalas/Hire-Me

Final-year creative research project focused on bridging the gap between education and employment in South Africa. It uses AI to translate academic projects into industry-ready skills, intelligently match graduates with job opportunities, and streamline recruitment for employers. Built with React Firebase (backend), and Claude API integration # HireMe – AI-Powered Career Matching Platform ## Overview HireMe is a recruitment platform developed as a **final-year creative research project**. It addresses graduate unemployment in South Africa by using **AI-powered skill translation and job matching**. The system benefits both **students** (by simplifying applications and tailoring CVs) and **employers** (by reducing irrelevant applications and improving candidate quality). --- ## Key Features - **Student-Facing** - Profile management with CV & transcript upload - AI skill extraction & academic-to-industry translation - Smart job matching with transparency (match scores & explanations) - One-click applications with AI-generated cover letters - Application tracking & feedback loop with skill gap analysis - **Employer-Facing** - Employer dashboard with job posting tools - Candidate browsing & proactive recommendations - BEE compliance filters & diversity analytics - Application review with AI-generated candidate summaries - Direct messaging & recruitment analytics - **AI Capabilities** - Claude API for skill extraction, semantic matching, and cover letter generation - Sentiment analysis for cultural fit - Feedback-driven improvement loop --- ## Tech Stack - **Frontend:** React (responsive design, CSS styling) - **Backend:** Firebase (Authentication, Firestore, Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, Hosting) - **AI Integration:** Claude API via RESTful HTTP calls - **Version Control:** GitHub (feature branch workflow, PR reviews) - **Deployment:** Firebase Hosting with global CDN & HTTPS --- ## Project Scope - **In Scope (MVP):** AI-driven job matching, CV tailoring, cover letter generation, application tracking - **Out of Scope:** Custom model training, gamification, external job board integrations - **Future Considerations:** Mobile app, offline functionality, advanced analytics, integration with online learning providers --- ## Team & Roles | Member | Role | Respon …