Securing 2nd Place at Siddhartha Academy's 24-Hour Webathon
The Challenge
When our ZeroOne CodeClub team heard about Siddhartha Academy's 24-hour Webathon, we knew this was our chance to showcase our skills and compete against the best developers in the region.
Our Solution: Arbeit - AI Job Portal
We decided to create
Arbeit, an AI-powered job portal specifically designed for AI-related careers. The name "Arbeit" means "work" in German, perfectly capturing our platform's essence.
Key Features:
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Intelligent Job Matching: AI algorithms that match candidates with relevant opportunities
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Skill Assessment: Automated skill evaluation for both employers and candidates
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Real-time Notifications: Instant updates on application status
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Modern UI/UX: Clean, responsive design built with Next.js
Tech Stack:
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Frontend: Next.js, React, Tailwind CSS
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Backend: Node.js, Express
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Database: MongoDB
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AI/ML: Custom algorithms for job matching
The Result
After 24 intense hours of coding, debugging, and presenting, we secured
2nd place and won
₹15,000!
The judges were particularly impressed with:
- Our innovative use of AI in recruitment
- Clean, professional UI design
- Scalable architecture
- Real-world applicability
Key Learnings
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Team Collaboration: Working under pressure taught us the importance of clear communication
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Time Management: 24 hours forces you to prioritize features effectively
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MVP Mindset: Focus on core functionality first, polish later
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Presentation Skills: A great product needs great presentation
What's Next?
We're now working on expanding Arbeit into a full-scale platform. The hackathon validation gave us confidence that there's real demand for AI-powered recruitment tools.
You can check out the live project at
arbeit-vrs.vercel.app