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Inspiration We noticed a major disconnect in the hiring process. Traditional methods felt outdated, impersonal, and slow, leading to mismatched hires and frustration on both sides. At the same time, many students, especially those in high school and university, often felt bored or underutilized during their downtime. We wanted to solve these problems by creating a platform that makes career exploration exciting, while also helping employers find the right talent faster and more efficiently. What it Does 1DayIntern provides an innovative solution by offering users the ability to step into real-world job roles for just one day. Through gamified challenges, users can simulate tasks from actual job roles, earn experience points (XP), unlock badges, and level up their profiles. This creates a fun yet practical way to gain job experience and showcase skills. For employers, it simplifies the hiring process by providing a clear, skills-based profile of candidates, reducing the need for lengthy resumes and interviews. How We Built It We built 1DayIntern using a robust tech stack that includes Vite, React, and TypeScript for a seamless and fast web experience. The backend runs on Supabase and Node.js to manage user profiles, tasks, and badges, while Python and SQL help us handle data and simulate real-world job scenarios. Our platform is integrated with APIs for authentication (using Auth0) and employs interactive features such as real-time feedback, task tracking, and personalized recommendations based on performance. Challenges We Ran Into One of our biggest challenges was finding the right balance between a fun user experience and the realistic, skill-building tasks we wanted to offer. The platform needed to be engaging but also serve as a valuable tool for professional growth. Additionally, creating a system to track XP, badges, and task completion across various job roles posed technical hurdles. Ensuring smooth scalability and real-time updates also required careful optimization, especially as we worked with multiple integrations like authentication and real-time data syncing. Accomplishments That We're Proud Of We’re proud of how far we’ve come in bridging the gap between traditional hiring and innovative career exploration. The platform not only provides a dynamic user experience but also offers a real impact on the hiring process, enabling employers to quickly assess skills through real-time simulations. We’ve also successfully incorporated gamification elements, making it engaging while still serving as a professional tool. Most importantly, we’ve seen early users connect with real career opportunities through the badges and XP they've earned. What We Learned Building 1DayIntern taught us a lot about user experience and the importance of feedback loops. We learned how essential it is to keep the platform engaging while maintaining a focus on real-world skill-building. Technically, we encountered challenges in scaling the platform and optimizing task flow, which gave us valuable insights into efficient database management and real-time data handling. We also learned how critical it is to stay flexible and adapt based on user behavior and needs. What's Next for 1DayIntern We’re excited about the future of 1DayIntern. We plan to roll out a mobile app for iOS and Android, ensuring that users can access the platform anywhere, anytime. We’re also working on adding more job roles, social features (like clans and group challenges), and premium profiles to speed up the hiring process. As we continue to refine the platform, our goal is to create an even more interactive, engaging experience for users and employers alike, making the hiring process not only easier but also more enjoyable and efficient.