CareerSphere is Job SaaS portal for average job seekers and recruiters on the internet.

Project Overview

Naira Jobs is a next-generation Job SaaS platform designed to outcompete traditional job portals like Jobberman by offering a more intelligent, automated, and user-friendly ecosystem for employers, job seekers, and administrators.

The portal will simplify job postings, streamline applications, integrate AI for matching, and leverage SMS/email for interview notifications.

A job portal that matches talent to roles with near‑human precision, shortens hiring cycles, and helps candidates upskill inline — turning job search into a guided career journey.

• For employers: Post job listings, track applicants, filter candidates, and manage the entire recruitment process digitally.
  
• For job seekers: Search and apply for jobs, upload CVs/resumes, track application status, and sometimes even get AI feedback on applications.

Vision: Create the most candidate-friendly and recruiter-efficient job portal in Africa with global-ready scalability, integrating AI matching, video interviews, and inline upskilling.

Increase candidate job application success rate through AI-guided profile optimization.

Core Features You Should Bake In (MVP — Minimum Viable Product)

🎯 For Job Seekers:

• Account sign-up/login (email, Google, LinkedIn SSO)
• Personalized profile & resume upload
• Search & filter jobs (by category, salary, remote/onsite, experience level)
• Save jobs & set alerts
• Easy 1-click apply
• Application tracking (status updates)
  

🎯 For Employers:

• Employer dashboard
• Post jobs (paid/free tiers)
• Manage & review applicants
• Analytics on job posting performance
  

🎯 For Both:

• Mobile-first responsive design
• Email notifications
• SEO-friendly job listings (critical for organic Google traffic)

Project Lead: Emmanuel Atigah

Project Developer: Francis Nuako Amoah (PC Boss)

Core Features 

1. Job posting & search with filters (location, remote, salary band, experience).
2. Candidate profiles + CV upload + one-click apply.
3. Basic ATS: stages (Applied → Screening → Interview → Offer → Hired/Rejected).
4. Employer dashboard to view applicants, tag, and message.
5. Email notifications & application tracking for candidates.
6. Secure auth (OAuth + email), roles & permissions.
7. Simple analytics: job views, applications per job, time-to-hire.
   

Objectives

Provide employers with a seamless job posting and candidate management experience. – Enable job seekers to filter, apply, and track applications easily. – Deliver real-time communication via SMS and email notifications. – Incorporate AI-driven features to increase job-candidate match accuracy. – Create a scalable SaaS architecture for long-term growth.

Maintain a mobile-first UX for high adoption in emerging markets.

Employers – Features

Feature	Description
Job Posting	Post new job listings with categories, requirements, and salary ranges.
Candidate Management	View applicants, filter by skills, and shortlist candidates.
AI Suggestions	Recommended candidates based on job description.
Analytics Dashboard	Insights on number of applicants, views, and job performance.
Interview Scheduling	Auto-schedule and notify applicants by SMS/email.
Job Seekers	quick apply, personalized role discovery, in-app micro‑upskilling, transparent status.
Employers / Recruiters —	fast candidate screening, bias-reduction tools, integrated interview stack, analytics.
Admins / HR Ops	compliance, bulk hiring workflows, custom pipelines.

Common Features

• Job Posting & Search
  • Employers create detailed listings with job descriptions, requirements, and benefits.
  • Job seekers can filter by location, salary range, job type, industry, etc.
    
• User Profiles
  • Applicants can build a profile with personal info, experience, skills, and portfolio links.
  • Employers can have company profiles with branding, values, and open positions.
    
• Application Management
  • Track applications: “Submitted,” “Under Review,” “Interview Scheduled,” “Rejected,” etc.
  • Employers get applicant tracking tools (ATS) to filter by keywords, skills, or qualifications.
    
• AI-Powered Tools (Modern Portals)
  • Resume scanning for keyword matching.
  • AI cover letter builders.
  • Skill matching suggestions.
    
• Communication
  • Built-in messaging between HR and applicants.
  • Automated email updates for application progress.
    
• Extra Features in Next-Gen Portals
  • Video interview integration (live or pre-recorded questions).
  • Salary insights and market trends.
  • Job recommendations based on your profile.

Optional Advanced Ideas

If you really want to stand out:

• Build mobile-first (most African job seekers use smartphones).
• Offline Mode for CV Upload (queue applications even with poor internet).
• Low-Data Mode with text-based job listings.
• Pro recruiter marketplace: on-demand recruiters for hard hires.
• Salary negotiation assistant: candidate-side AI coach.
• Bias auditing dashboard: track demographic pipelines & anonymize CVs.
• Integrated Micro‑Upskilling: when candidate score is low, show 1–2 micro‑courses they can complete in 1–3 hours with a “fast-track” badge — increases platform stickiness and gives employers confidence. This is where you beat LinkedIn.
• WhatsApp Integration for application confirmations.
• Improve candidate job-matching accuracy using AI.

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Big-Picture Differentiators (Beyond Jobberman)

To beat Jobberman, your platform must reduce hiring friction for employers and increase hiring success rate for applicants. That means:

1. AI-Powered Job Posting Assistant
   
   • Employers paste a rough job description → AI auto-generates a polished listing with keywords, salary ranges, and skill tags.
     
2. One-Click Application with Smart CV Parsing
   
   • Applicants upload CV → System extracts skills, experience, and education automatically → auto-fills applications.
     
3. Real-Time Application Tracker
   
   • Applicants see “Submitted → Viewed → Shortlisted → Interview Scheduled → Offer Sent” in a dashboard.
     
4. Automated Interview Scheduling & SMS Alerts
   
   • Integrated calendar booking for interviews.
   • Applicants get SMS alerts with date/time + employer contact.
     
5. Skill Match % Meter
   
   • Each job shows a “You match 87% of this role” score, so applicants target relevant jobs.
     
6. Verified Employers Badge
   
   • Reduce scams by verifying employer identity.
     
7. Employer Insights Dashboard
   
   • Shows time-to-hire, applicant demographics, and top sourcing channels.
     
8. Talent Pools for Employers
   
   • Employers can save shortlisted candidates for future roles.
     
9. AI-Generated Feedback for Applicants
   
   • If rejected, applicants get constructive feedback.
     
10. Multi-Language Interface
    
    • Attract users in local + international markets.
      

2. Roles & Portal Features

Here’s the role-based structure:

A. Job Seekers

• Features:
  • Profile creation (CV upload + portfolio + cover letter templates)
  • Job search & filtering (by title, location, salary, experience level, industry)
  • AI skill match score display
  • SMS & email alerts for interview invitations
  • Application tracking dashboard
  • Learning recommendations (integrated mini-courses to fill skill gaps)
  • Save jobs & set job alerts

Key Unique Features

(These make it more interesting than Jobberman)

For Employers

• 1-Click Job Posting Wizard – Fill in a short smart form, and the system auto-generates a detailed job post using AI.
  
• Bulk Posting – Upload multiple roles via Excel/CSV.
  
• Auto Applicant Screening – AI shortlists candidates based on keywords, skills, and years of experience.
  
• Employer Dashboard Analytics – Track number of views, applications, average applicant rating, and hiring speed.
  
• Interview Scheduler – Directly set interview times that sync with candidates’ calendars and send SMS reminders.
  

For Applicants

• AI Resume & Cover Letter Optimizer – Before submission, AI checks for missing keywords and recommends improvements.
  
• Advanced Filters – Filter by remote jobs, hybrid, salary range, company rating, and visa sponsorship.
  
• Direct Apply Button – Apply instantly using stored CV and profile data.
  
• SMS & WhatsApp Alerts – For application updates and interview schedules.
  
• Job Match Score – Shows how much your profile matches the job posting.
  

For Both Employers & Applicants

• Video Interviews in Portal – Pre-recorded or live video interviews without leaving the platform.
  
• Skill-Based Matching – Jobs suggested based on actual skill tags from your profile, not just job titles.
  
• Company Reviews & Culture Insights – Employees rate companies on culture, salary fairness, and career growth.
  
• Learning Hub Integration – Short career courses & certifications to make applicants more competitive.
  

Key Unique Features

(These make it more interesting than Jobberman)

For Employers

• 1-Click Job Posting Wizard – Fill in a short smart form, and the system auto-generates a detailed job post using AI.
  
• Bulk Posting – Upload multiple roles via Excel/CSV.
  
• Auto Applicant Screening – AI shortlists candidates based on keywords, skills, and years of experience.
  
• Employer Dashboard Analytics – Track number of views, applications, average applicant rating, and hiring speed.
  
• Interview Scheduler – Directly set interview times that sync with candidates’ calendars and send SMS reminders.
  

For Applicants

• AI Resume & Cover Letter Optimizer – Before submission, AI checks for missing keywords and recommends improvements.
  
• Advanced Filters – Filter by remote jobs, hybrid, salary range, company rating, and visa sponsorship.
  
• Direct Apply Button – Apply instantly using stored CV and profile data.
  
• SMS & WhatsApp Alerts – For application updates and interview schedules.
  
• Job Match Score – Shows how much your profile matches the job posting.
  

For Both Employers & Applicants

• Video Interviews in Portal – Pre-recorded or live video interviews without leaving the platform.
  
• Skill-Based Matching – Jobs suggested based on actual skill tags from your profile, not just job titles.
  
• Company Reviews & Culture Insights – Employees rate companies on culture, salary fairness, and career growth.
  
• Learning Hub Integration – Short career courses & certifications to make applicants more competitive.

Platform Features

For Employers

1. 1-Click Job Posting Wizard – AI auto-fills details from minimal input.
   
2. Bulk Job Posting – Upload via Excel/CSV.
   
3. Smart Screening – AI shortlists top candidates.
   
4. Interview Scheduler with Calendar Sync.
   
5. Video Interviews (Live & Pre-Recorded).
   
6. Company Dashboard – Track post views, applications, and hire rates.
   
7. Company Review & Culture Profile.
   

For Job Seekers

1. Profile Builder with Resume Upload.
   
2. AI Resume & Cover Letter Optimization.
   
3. Advanced Job Filters (Remote, Hybrid, Salary, Visa Sponsorship).
   
4. Job Match Score for each posting.
   
5. Skill Tests & Certification Badges.
   
6. Application Tracker.
   
7. SMS/WhatsApp Alerts for job updates.
   

For Both

1. Skill-Based Matching (beyond job titles).
   
2. Learning Hub Integration.
   
3. Company Culture Insights.
   
4. Saved Jobs & Application History.