Project Overview:

The Freelance Job Posting and Hiring Platform is a full-stack web application that connects clients who need work done with freelancers who can offer services. It allows clients to post jobs, review proposals, and hire freelancers, while freelancers can create profiles, browse jobs, and submit proposals. The platform streamlines freelance hiring and project management in a secure and user-friendly environment.

Key Objectives:

• Allow clients to post job listings and hire freelancers.

• Enable freelancers to create profiles and apply for jobs.

• Provide admin tools to manage users, jobs, payments, and system activity.

• Facilitate secure communication, contract agreements, and project tracking.

User Roles & Features:

1. Freelancer:

• Register and create a professional profile with skills, experience, portfolio, and hourly rates.

• Browse job listings by category, budget, or keyword.

• Submit proposals with cover letter, timeline, and bid amount.

• Manage ongoing projects and deliver work through the platform.

• Track earnings and project milestones.

• Rate and review clients after project completion.

2. Client/Employer:

• Register and create a company or individual profile.

• Post new freelance jobs with detailed requirements, skills needed, budget, and deadline.

• Browse freelancer profiles and invite them to apply.

• Review received proposals and hire the best candidate.

• Track project progress and communicate with freelancers through chat or messages.

• Release payments after project delivery.

• Rate and review freelancers after job completion.

3. Admin:

• Secure login to access the admin dashboard.

• Manage all registered users (freelancers and clients).

• Approve or reject job postings.

• Monitor ongoing projects, user activity, and disputes.

• Handle reports, block suspicious accounts, and ensure fair use.

• Generate reports on job categories, revenue, top users, and platform performance.

Tech Stack Used:

• Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap, JavaScript

• Backend: PHP with Laravel framework

• Database: MySQL

• Authentication: Session-based login system with role-based access control

Admin Panel Features:

• Dashboard with statistics: active users, open jobs, earnings, disputes

• User management (approve/block/delete users)

• Job and category management

• Complaint handling and resolution

• Financial reporting (job transactions, commissions)

Core Platform Features:

• Job

• osting and bidding system

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•  pFreelancer and client profile management

• Messaging system between clients and freelancers

• Project milestone creation and tracking

• Review and rating system for completed jobs

• Payment tracking with commission calculation

• Notifications for proposals, hiring, deadlines, and updates

Security Features:

• Input validation and sanitization

• Encrypted password storage

• CSRF protection for secure form submissions

• Session handling and role-based access control

• Restriction of unauthorized access to user data

Conclusion:

The Freelance Job Posting and Hiring Platform is a robust and practical web solution that enables smooth collaboration between clients and freelancers. It covers end-to-end features of modern freelance marketplaces, demonstrating strong full-stack development capabilities using PHP and MySQL.