HireCameroon

Complete Job Portal Platform for Cameroon

12
Optimized Tables
40+
API Endpoints
PRODUCTION
Ready Status
Laravel + Vue.js

Project Overview

Complete job portal platform built for the Cameroonian market

Advanced Job Search

Smart filtering by location, salary, experience, and company sector

Company Profiles

Complete company branding with verification and analytics

Mobile Money

Integrated Mesomb payment system for Cameroonian users

Admin Panel

Complete administrative control with moderation tools

Analytics

Detailed insights for companies and platform administrators

Multi-language

Built for Cameroon with French and English support

Technology Stack

Laravel 11
Alpine.js
Tailwind CSS
MySQL 8.0
GitHub Actions
FTP Deploy

System Architecture

Optimized 12-table database design with modern Laravel architecture

Frontend Layer

Tailwind CSS Alpine.js Vite Build Responsive Design

Backend Layer

Laravel 11 REST API Service Layer Middleware

Database Layer

12 Optimized Tables JSON Fields Smart Indexes Foreign Keys

Database Schema Overview

users_optimized

User accounts with profiles

15 fields

organizations_optimized

Company profiles & branding

12 fields

jobs_optimized

Job listings with verification

18 fields

applications_optimized

Job applications & tracking

10 fields

interactions_optimized

Social features & reviews

12 fields

transactions_optimized

Payments & subscriptions

15 fields

Database Schema

Complete database structure with 12 optimized tables

users_optimized

Core
id BIGINT
name VARCHAR(255)
email VARCHAR(255) UNIQUE
account_type ENUM
role ENUM
profile_data JSON
preferences JSON

jobs_optimized

Core
id BIGINT
organization_id BIGINT FK
title VARCHAR(255)
description LONGTEXT
salary_min INT
location_city VARCHAR(255)
status ENUM
seo_data JSON

applications_optimized

Core
id BIGINT
job_id BIGINT FK
user_id BIGINT FK
status ENUM
cover_letter TEXT
application_data JSON
interview_scheduled_at TIMESTAMP

66% Reduction

From 35+ tables to 12 optimized tables

50-70% Faster

Query performance improvement

25+ Indexes

Strategic performance optimization

REST API

Complete API with 40+ endpoints for all platform features

Jobs API

GET /api/jobs List jobs with filters
POST /api/jobs Create new job (company)
GET /api/jobs/{id} Get job details

Applications API

POST /api/applications Submit job application
GET /api/applications List user applications
DELETE /api/applications/{id} Withdraw application

Authentication API

POST /api/login User login
POST /api/register User registration
POST /api/logout User logout

JWT Authentication

Secure token-based authentication

Advanced Filtering

Complex query parameters and sorting

Rate Limiting

60 requests/minute for authenticated users

JSON Responses

Consistent API response format

User Guide

Complete guides for job seekers, companies, and administrators

For Job Seekers

  • Account registration and profile setup
  • Advanced job search and filtering
  • Application submission and tracking
  • Saved searches and notifications
  • Resume management and portfolio
Read Full Guide →

For Companies

  • Company profile and branding setup
  • Job posting with detailed requirements
  • Application management and review
  • Interview scheduling and feedback
  • Analytics and performance tracking
Read Full Guide →

For Administrators

  • System administration and monitoring
  • User and content moderation
  • Company verification process
  • Analytics and reporting dashboard
  • System settings and configuration
Read Full Guide →

Quick Start Guide

1

Create Account

Sign up as job seeker, company, or admin

2

Complete Profile

Add your information and preferences

3

Start Using

Search jobs, post listings, or manage system

Development

Development workflow, standards, and best practices

Development Workflow

Git Branching

Feature branches from develop

Code Standards

PSR-12, Laravel conventions

Testing

PHPUnit, Feature tests

Deployment

GitHub Actions, FTP

Code Examples

Controller
Model
Migration
when($request->search, function($query) use ($request) {
                $query->where('title', 'like', "%{$request->search}%");
            })
            ->paginate(20);

        return response()->json([
            'success' => true,
            'data' => $jobs
        ]);
    }
}
?>
 'array',
        'benefits' => 'array'
    ];

    public function organization()
    {
        return $this->belongsTo(Organization::class);
    }
}
?>
id();
    $table->foreignId('organization_id')->constrained()->onDelete('cascade');
    $table->string('title');
    $table->longText('description');
    $table->integer('salary_min')->nullable();
    $table->integer('salary_max')->nullable();
    $table->json('seo_data')->nullable();
    $table->timestamps();

    $table->index(['organization_id', 'status']);
});
?>

Project Roadmap

Current status and future development plans

✅ PRODUCTION READY

All core features implemented and tested

  • 12 optimized database tables
  • 40+ API endpoints
  • Complete user authentication
  • Admin panel and moderation
  • Automated deployment pipeline

🚀 CURRENT PHASE

Post-launch monitoring and optimization

  • User feedback collection
  • Performance monitoring
  • Bug fixes and improvements
  • SEO and marketing optimization

Future Development Roadmap

Q1 2025

Advanced Features

  • AI job matching algorithm
  • Video interview integration
  • Skills assessment tools
  • Advanced company branding
Q2 2025

Mobile & PWA

  • Progressive Web App
  • iOS and Android apps
  • Push notifications
  • Offline functionality
Q3 2025

Enterprise Features

  • Multi-tenant architecture
  • Advanced permissions
  • Custom workflows
  • API management portal
Q4 2025

AI & Automation

  • AI resume parser
  • Chatbot support
  • Automated screening
  • Predictive analytics

Success Metrics & KPIs

10,000
Monthly Active Users (Year 1)
5,000
Job Postings (Year 1)
2,000
Successful Placements (Year 1)
$50K
Revenue Target (Year 1)