The problem HireUp: Elevate Futures solves

Introducing HireUp: a game-changer in the world of job portals, connecting students from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges with top-notch opportunities and empowering companies to discover exceptional talent effortlessly. For students, HireUp offers a suite of tools including a resume builder, advanced job search and matching, and a leaderboard driven by innovative technology like Random Forest Regression models, which predicts user scores based on data from platforms like GitHub, LinkedIn, and LeetCode. This predictive analysis enables students to gauge their skills and progress, enhancing their competitiveness in the job market. Additionally, students gain access to job listings, courses, a personalized calendar, and a code editor to sharpen their skills and stay organized. On the other hand, companies benefit from HireUp's curated list of candidates, leveraging ML model scores to streamline recruitment and make informed hiring decisions efficiently. Our platform provides seamless communication with candidates through messaging and automated emails, simplifying the entire recruitment process from posting job listings to making the final selection. With HireUp, both students and companies experience a revolutionized approach to recruitment, driven by technology and focused on unlocking potential. Join us on HireUp and embark on a transformative journey towards success.

Challenges we ran into

In the job portal domain, a key challenge we tackled was accurately assessing candidates' skills, especially those from Tier 2 and Tier 3 colleges. To overcome this, we developed a robust scoring algorithm using advanced techniques like Random Forest Regression models. Analyzing data from platforms such as GitHub, LinkedIn, and LeetCode, our algorithm provides nuanced evaluations, aiding informed decisions for both students and companies. Despite hurdles in data collection, preprocessing, and model optimization, our dedicated team persevered, achieving a solution that surpasses industry standards. Today, our scoring algorithm stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation, unlocking new possibilities in talent assessment and empowering users on their path to success.