Resume Refiner

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About

Resume Refiner is an innovative AI-powered platform that transforms the way job seekers optimize their resumes. By leveraging advanced natural language processing and GPT-4 technology, it analyzes both resumes and job descriptions to create perfectly tailored applications that stand out to hiring managers and ATS systems.

Key highlights:

• 🎯 Smart matching technology aligns your resume with specific job requirements
• 🤖 AI-powered suggestions enhance your professional narrative
• 📊 ATS optimization ensures your resume gets past automated screening
• ⚡ Real-time analysis and instant feedback
• 🔒 Secure document handling with enterprise-grade privacy

Created by J&S Group, LLC, Resume Refiner combines cutting-edge AI with proven resume optimization techniques to give job seekers a competitive edge in today's dynamic job market.

Features

• PDF resume upload and parsing
• AI-powered resume analysis
• Job description matching
• Modern UI with ShadcnUI components
• Data persistence with Supabase
• Dark mode support

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have:

• Node.js 18+ and npm
• A Supabase account
• An OpenAI API key
• Git (for version control)

Setup Instructions

1. Clone and Install

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/yourusername/resume-refiner.git
cd resume-refiner

# Install dependencies
npm install

2. Supabase Setup

1. Create a new project at Supabase
2. Navigate to Project Settings > Database
3. Copy your project URL and anon/public key
4. Open the SQL Editor
5. Copy and paste the contents of supabase/schema.sql
6. Execute the SQL to create the database schema

3. OpenAI Setup

1. Create an account at OpenAI Platform
2. Navigate to API Keys in your account settings
3. Generate a new API key
4. Make sure billing is configured for API usage

4. Environment Variables

Create a .env.local file in the project root:

# Supabase Configuration
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your-project-url
NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your-anon-key

# OpenAI Configuration
OPENAI_API_KEY=your-openai-key

5. Development

# Start development server
npm run dev

# Build for production
npm run build

# Start production server
npm start

Project Structure

resume-refiner/
├── src/
│   ├── app/                 # Next.js 13 app directory
│   │   ├── api/            # API routes
│   │   ├── upload-resume/  # Resume upload page
│   │   └── page.tsx        # Landing page
│   ├── components/         # React components
│   │   └── ui/            # Shared UI components
│   ├── lib/               # Utilities
│   └── types/             # TypeScript definitions
├── docs/                  # Documentation
└── supabase/             # Database schema

Key Technologies

• Frontend: Next.js 13 (App Router), TypeScript, Tailwind CSS
• UI Components: ShadcnUI
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL)
• AI: OpenAI GPT-4
• PDF Processing: pdf-parse
• Deployment: Vercel

Development Guidelines

1. TypeScript

   • Use strict type checking
   • Define interfaces for all data structures
   • Avoid using any type

2. Components

   • Use functional components
   • Implement proper error boundaries
   • Follow ShadcnUI patterns

3. API Routes

   • Handle errors gracefully
   • Validate input data
   • Use appropriate HTTP methods

4. Database

   • Follow schema definitions
   • Use proper error handling
   • Implement RLS policies

Common Issues and Solutions

1. PDF Parsing Errors

   • Ensure PDF files are valid
   • Check file size limits
   • Verify file permissions

2. OpenAI API Issues

   • Check API key validity
   • Monitor rate limits
   • Handle timeout errors

3. Supabase Connection

   • Verify environment variables
   • Check RLS policies
   • Monitor connection pool

Contributing

Please see our Contributing Guide for details on how to contribute to this project.

License

This project is licensed under a custom non-commercial license. See the LICENSE file for details. For commercial licensing opportunities, please contact J&S Group, LLC.

Support

For support, please:

1. Check the documentation in the docs/ directory
2. Review common issues above
3. Open an issue on GitHub

Acknowledgments

• Created and maintained by J&S Group, LLC
• Built with Next.js and Supabase
• UI components from ShadcnUI