HeyDecode User Documentation

1. Navigate to the Career Hub and select "View as HR / Recruiter".
2. Use the Live Search bar to query by candidate name, target role, bio keywords, or university.
3. Filter candidates by Minimum Decode Points (e.g. 3,500+ or 4,000+ for Diamond/Platinum tiers).
4. Select experience brackets (Fresher (0 yr), 1-2 Years, 3-5 Years) and availability (Immediate Joiners, 15 Days).
5. Click skill pills like Next.js, React, Python, or Java to drill down to specific tech stacks.

1. Click "View Resume & Bio" on any candidate card to open the complete ATS resume modal.
2. Inspect verified metrics:
   • Professional Bio Statement: Career goals & background.
   • Verified Skill Badges: Scored via HeyDecode tests.
   • Work & Internship Timeline: Impact metrics and bullet points.
   • Live Projects: Direct GitHub repo and production demo links.
   • Education & CGPA: Degree, college, and passout year.
3. Click "Download Resume" or print directly from the top-right modal bar.

1. Click the "Shortlist" (Heart icon) on any candidate card to save them to your session tray.
2. Toggle the "Shortlisted" button in the toolbar to review all your bookmarked candidates in one view.
3. Click "Interview" to launch the direct contact modal.
4. Select your inquiry type: Schedule Interview, General Inquiry, or Direct Job Offer.
5. Set preferred interview date, time window (e.g. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM IST), role title, and message.
6. Click "Send Invitation" to dispatch the invite directly to the candidate's verified email and phone.

1. In the HR View, click the "Post Job / Requirement" button at top-right.
2. Choose the posting format:
   • Full-time / Internship Job: Specify CTC salary range, experience needed (Fresher, 1-3 Yrs), and work mode (Remote/Hybrid).
   • Freelance Project / Gig: Specify fixed budget (e.g. ₹50,000), delivery timeline (e.g. 2 Weeks), and deliverables.
3. Fill in the required technical skills (comma-separated) and official HR work email.
4. Click "Publish Requirement". The opening appears instantly on the candidate job board and freelance directory.

1. In Career Hub, select "View as Candidate" and open the "Freelance Projects" tab.
2. Review active projects, scope of deliverables, required tech stack, and budget range (e.g. ₹35,000 - ₹90,000).
3. Click "Submit Proposal" on your selected gig.
4. Enter your proposed bid quote (e.g. ₹50,000) and estimated timeline (e.g. 3 Weeks).
5. Provide your GitHub repository or live portfolio URL.
6. Write a technical cover pitch outlining your architectural approach and past experience.
7. Click "Send Proposal" to deliver your proposal directly to the client.

1. Navigate to the "Job Postings" tab in the Candidate View or visit Jobs Board.
2. Filter jobs by Category (IT vs BPO), Location, Work Mode (Remote/Hybrid), and Experience Level.
3. Click "Quick Apply" on any opening.
4. Enter your Full Name, Email, and Phone number.
5. Upload your resume file (PDF or DOC format, max 5MB).
6. Click "Submit Application". Your application is saved in the database, the resume is encrypted in cloud storage, and HR is notified.

1. Open the "HRs Hiring" tab to see verified talent heads from Cognizant, Razorpay, TCS, Zepto, Infosys, and startups.
2. Check their active open positions count and hiring domains.
3. Click "Pitch Profile to HR".
4. The modal automatically packages your verified Decode Points, rank badge, top skills, and resume link.
5. Add a concise intro pitch note explaining why you're a great fit.
6. Click "Send Direct Pitch" to deliver your verified profile straight to the recruiter's inbox.

Candidates with 3,500+ points receive 3x more interview invitations from top recruiters:

• Hackathon Arena (+50 to +150 pts): Solve AI & full-stack coding challenges in the Hackathon Arena.
• Interactive SQL Studio (+25 pts): Solve complex SQL query optimization challenges.
• AI Mock Interviews (+50 pts): Complete system design and coding mock interviews with feedback.
• Build AI Resumes: Use the AI Resume Builder to benchmark against FAANG keyword criteria.

1. Go to Sign Up or use Google One-Click Login.
2. Verify your email to activate AI credits and mock interview features.
3. Set your target engineering domain (Full-Stack, Salesforce, AI/ML, Python).

1. Access enrolled courses, recorded lectures, and study notes.
2. Check live Zoom / Google Meet classroom links for cohort bootcamps.
3. Monitor attendance records, completed assignments, and certificates.

• Student / Candidate: Free access to practice sandboxes, job board, and notes.
• Instructor / Mentor: Manage batch curriculums, review student code, and conduct live sessions.
• Judge: Evaluate hackathon team submissions using rubric forms.

1. Form teams of 1 to 4 members in the Hackathon Portal.
2. Build a functional prototype addressing the theme challenge.
3. Submit your project before the deadline with:
   • Public GitHub repository URL with clear README.
   • Live deployment / staging demo link.
   • 2-minute video walkthrough or presentation slides.
4. Submitting on time awards guaranteed +150 platform points to all team members.

1. Judges log in through the Judge Login Portal.
2. Open the "Assigned Submissions" dashboard to inspect assigned projects.
3. Evaluate across 4 standardized criteria (1-10 scale):
   • Technical Complexity (25%): Code architecture, APIs, data model.
   • Innovation & AI (25%): Novelty of solution and model usage.
   • UI / UX Execution (25%): Accessibility, responsiveness, polish.
   • Impact & Viability (25%): Real-world utility and problem fit.
4. Submit scores and qualitative feedback to update the live leaderboard.