C(trl)V

C(trl)V is a smart resume builder that generates a resume based off the material you feed it, with pre-defined templates and multiple styling options.

Features

• Take the hassle out of building a resume: C(trl)V helps you create a clean, professional looking c.v. in minutes
• Automatically pull in your starred repos via your github username
• Give C(trl)V an Indeed job posting and see how well your skills match
• create a live link to share each unique resume with employers that update automatically if you change any connected work experience or projects
• A pop-up tutorial available on every page for user-guidance

Stack

Front: React, MUI, JS Back: Express, Axios, PSQL

Screenshots

The Home Page auto-populated by a user's given resume material ready for review


Check as many skills that apply to you for populating your resume


Enter your github username and watch C(trl)V instantly pull in your starred repos



One of the three templates available at launch




The 'My Resumes' tab contains all your resumes for reference


The live link with a contact button that creates an email to send you

Setup for Local Running & Testing

1. npm i in both the frontend and backend directories
2. create a .env file based off the example given in the backend directory. Hook up any database URL you wish.
3. npm start in the backend to run the server, then the frontend to start the react app

Dependencies

Backend:

• axios
• bcryptjs
• body-parser
• cheerio
• cookie-session
• dotenv
• express
• express-promise-router
• pg

Frontend:

• react
• react-dom
• react-router-dom
• @devexpress/dx-react-chart
• @devexpress/dx-react-core
• @material-ui/core
• @material-ui/icons
• @material-ui/lab
• material-ui-color
• clsx
• styled-components