Perfect Job Portal Master Checklist
Vision & Scope
• Unified job + gig + services + product marketplace for B2B, B2C, B2G & Individuals
• Geofenced discovery (default 20 km), real-time messaging, payments, and AI assistance
• Platforms: Web (Responsive), optional Android/iOS (via API)
• Personas: Job Seeker, Recruiter/HR, SMB Seller, Govt Dept, Admin, Support
Business Models & Monetization
• B2C Jobs: Employers → Job seekers, paid listings, featured jobs, resume unlocks
• B2B Services/Products: Vendors list services/products → Businesses
• B2G: Tenders/RFPs posting, vendor responses, compliance tracking
• Freelance/Gigs: Short-term tasks, hourly/daily projects
• Monetization: Subscriptions, featured jobs, pay-per-unlock, ads, credits, govt pricing
User Roles & Permissions
• Admin: Manage users, KYC, moderation, disputes, plans, invoices, analytics
• Employer: Company profile, job postings, ATS, candidate search, recruiter seats
• Job Seeker: Profile, resume builder, skills, preferences, portfolio, documents
• Government: Verified profile, tenders, quota/reservation management, document verification
Technical Infrastructure & Stack
• Cloud hosting (AWS/Azure/Google Cloud)
• Laravel (backend), React/Next.js (frontend), PostgreSQL/MySQL, Redis
• Docker, CI/CD, Monitoring (Prometheus, Grafana, Sentry)
• APIs (REST/JSON, OpenAPI), Webhooks
Core Features
• Authentication & Security: Email/phone sign-up, OAuth, 2FA, CAPTCHA, GDPR compliance
• Profiles: Resume upload, parser, skills, preferences, company profile with verification
• Listings: Jobs, Services, Products, Tenders with structured fields & bulk upload
• Search & Filtering: Geo radius, keywords, skills, salary, company, education, posted date
• Matching & AI: Resume parsing, JD-matching, semantic search, recommendations
Messaging & Communication
• In-app chat with attachments
• Masked calling & click-to-call logging
• Video calling integration for interviews
• Spam controls, report/block
Payments & Monetization
• Razorpay/Stripe integration, subscriptions, resume unlocks
• Featured job boosts, corporate packages
• GST invoices, wallet, refunds
Reviews & Ratings / Community Features
• Company reviews by candidates
• Vendor ratings by buyers
• Testimonials & success stories
Mobile Optimization & Apps
• Responsive design & touch-optimized interface
• Mobile resume upload, editing & interviews
• Push notifications & GPS-based services
Analytics & Reporting
• Job posting performance, engagement tracking, conversion rates
• Revenue analytics, popular skills & trends
• Employer satisfaction metrics, A/B testing
Security & Compliance
• Data protection (GDPR, India norms), encryption
• Fraud detection, document verification, anti-spam
• Regular security audits & compliance checks
Integration & APIs
• Social login (Google, LinkedIn, Facebook)
• Payment gateways, email/SMS providers, video conferencing
• HR software integrations, job board syndication APIs
Content & Legal Pages
• Homepage with value proposition
• How it works/tutorials, FAQs
• Terms & Conditions, Privacy, Cookie, Refund Policy
• Career advice blog, Industry insights
Testing & QA / UAT
• Auth, registration, profile creation
• Job posting & application flows
• Search accuracy, payments, notifications
• Mobile responsiveness, load testing, penetration testing
Release & Launch Plan
• MVP: Auth, profiles, jobs, geo search, apply flow, chat, admin, alerts
• V2: Subscriptions, resume unlocks, tenders, AI tools, reviews, payments
• V3: Mobile apps, SSO, analytics, products marketplace
Marketing & Growth
• SEO, Ads (Google, Social Media)
• Content marketing, email campaigns
• Partnerships with institutions & corporates
• Referral programs & influencer outreach
Post-Launch Ops & Scaling
• Daily monitoring & maintenance
• User support & help desk
• Feature enhancements & optimizations
• User acquisition & retention strategies
Advanced / Future Features
• AI-powered career counseling
• Skill gap analysis & salary benchmarking
• Blockchain credential verification
• Virtual job fairs, white-label enterprise solutions
Specialized Features (Indian Market)
• Multi-language support (Hindi, regional)
• Aadhaar integration & govt compliance
• Reservation categories & public sector jobs
• Support for informal sector jobs & skilling programs
