The continuous growth and expansion of the job market, coupled with increasing competitiveness, has significantly increased the number of students seeking internships during their university studies. According to a study by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), in 2022, 67.4% of students with internship experience received at least one job offer, while only 43.7% of students without internship experience received an offer.
However, students at Prince Sultan University currently struggle to find applicable internship opportunities to apply to. Moreover, LinkedIn, a widely-used platform for networking and job search, is becoming increasingly crowded with irrelevant information, making it even more challenging for students to discover opportunities that can provide them with valuable experience and the chance to showcase their skills and network with potential employers.
This problem has a significant impact on the career development and employability of Prince Sultan University students, as they may miss out on valuable opportunities to gain practical experience, build their professional network, and ultimately, secure job offers upon graduation. Addressing this issue is crucial to ensuring that students can effectively navigate the job market and transition from academia to the workforce.
To address this problem, we propose to develop Recruit PSU, a comprehensive platform that streamlines the internship and job search process for Prince Sultan University students. The platform will provide students with easy access to a curated list of internship and job opportunities, allowing them to efficiently filter and apply for positions that align with their interests and qualifications.
Recruit PSU will offer the following key features:
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Opportunities Page: Students will be able to browse and explore a wide range of internship and job postings, with detailed information about the position, requirements, and application process.
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One-Click Application: The platform will simplify the application process by enabling students to submit their applications with a single click, reducing the administrative burden and increasing their chances of securing interviews.
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Student Profiles: Recruiters will have access to student profiles, which will include information about their academic achievements, skills, extracurricular activities, and downloadable CVs. This will help recruiters identify and connect with the most suitable candidates.
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Communication Tools: Recruit PSU will facilitate communication between students and recruiters, enabling them to arrange interviews, follow up on applications, and maintain ongoing conversations.
By leveraging these features, Recruit PSU aims to bridge the gap between Prince Sultan University students and employers, providing a seamless platform for internship and job search, and ultimately enhancing the career prospects of our students.
Recruit PSU aims to fill a significant market need for Prince Sultan University students seeking internship and job opportunities. By integrating the platform with the university's existing systems and databases, we can provide a seamless and streamlined experience for students to access a curated selection of internship and employment prospects.
The implementation of Recruit PSU would be a strategic move for Prince Sultan University, both academically and from a business perspective. As a novel solution in the Saudi Arabian higher education landscape, the platform would give the university a competitive edge and serve as an effective marketing strategy to attract prospective students.
Moreover, the platform's ability to facilitate internship and cooperative (co-op) opportunities would have a direct impact on the employment rates of PSU students. By enabling them to leverage the skills and knowledge gained during their academic studies and apply them in real-world, practical settings, Recruit PSU will enhance the students' contributions to their respective communities and industries.
The integration of Recruit PSU with the university's existing platforms and databases will be a crucial aspect of the project, as it will ensure that the platform is deeply embedded within the institution's ecosystem. This integration will not only provide students with a centralized and efficient access point for finding internships and jobs but also allow the university to better support its students' career development and post-graduation employment outcomes.
Overall, the implementation of Recruit PSU represents a significant opportunity for Prince Sultan University to differentiate itself, improve student outcomes, and contribute to the broader economic and societal development of the region.
The Recruit PSU platform is already well under development, thanks to the team's use of the Softr no-code tool which has accelerated the process. Most of the core features have already been implemented, with the exceptions noted in the issues tab of this repository.
You can find more details regarding the progress here.
While some premium Softr features are still unavailable, the core functionality of the Recruit PSU platform is largely in place thanks to the no-code development approach. The remaining planned improvements focus on enhancing the user experience for both students and employers. It is also worth mentioning that once the premium subscription is acquired, implementing these features would be feasible within less than a week. Feel free to add any issues to the issue tab of this repository!
We created a folder containing images related to the Recruit-PSU project. This folder serves as a visual reference to showcase the different pages and features of the platform. You can access this folder here.
The advertisement video was also created and it can be found in this repository. Click Here to view the video folder.
As we finalize the platform, we are currently collecting feedback from university professors. Once the platform is complete and launched, we will share a post on LinkedIn to invite students to participate via an online form. Our goal is to recruit between 20 and 30 students for the beta testing phase, allowing us to identify and address any potential issues.
Following the beta testing, we will begin reaching out to startup companies to encourage them to post their job listings on our platform. Additionally, we plan to feature university competitions and club activities to enhance engagement and attract more students.
Ultimately, the platform will be open for university students to create accounts and start making connections!
We are actively developing the Recruit PSU project and welcome your contributions! Here are several ways you can get involved:
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Explore the Repository: Familiarize yourself with the project by browsing through the repository.
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Provide Feedback: Share your thoughts and suggestions. You can:
- Leave comments on issues or pull requests.
- Contact the project maintainer directly.
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Contribute to Documentation: Help us improve the project documentation by suggesting edits or enhancements.
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Submit Code Changes: If you have improvements or features in mind, feel free to create a pull request.
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Participate in Beta Testing: If you're interested in testing the platform and gaining additional user privileges, please fill out the beta testing form.
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Fork the Repository: You can fork the project to make your own contributions and add your name as a contributor.
Your input is invaluable, and we appreciate any effort to enhance the platform! For feedback and to view others' comments, visit this link.