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+# Internship Search Website
+
+Welcome to the Internship Search Website repository! This project aims to provide a platform for students and employers to connect, facilitating the search for internship opportunities.
+
+## Table of Contents
+
+- [Features](#features)
+- [Technologies Used](#technologies-used)
+- [Installation](#installation)
+- [Usage](#usage)
+- [Contributing](#contributing)
+- [License](#license)
+
+## Features
+
+- **Student Dashboard:** Students can create accounts, log in, and manage their profiles.
+- **Search Functionality:** Users can search for internship opportunities based on various criteria such as location, industry, and duration.
+- **Application Management:** Students can apply to internships and track the status of their applications.
+- **Employer Dashboard:** Employers can create accounts, post internship listings, and manage applications from students.
+- **Admin Panel:** Admins have access to manage users, internship listings, and resolve disputes if any.
+
+## Technologies Used
+
+- Frontend:
+  - HTML, CSS, JavaScript
+  - Bootstrap or any other frontend framework/library
+- Backend:
+  - Node.js (Express.js)
+  - MongoDB or MySQL for database management
+- Authentication:
+  - Passport.js for authentication
+- Deployment:
+  - Heroku, AWS, or any other cloud platform
+- Version Control:
+  - Git, GitHub
+
+## Installation
+
+To run this project locally, follow these steps:
+
+1. Clone the repository:
+
+   ```bash
+   git clone https://github.com/your-username/internship-search-website.git
+
+## Contributing
+
+Contributions are welcome! Please follow the Contributing Guidelines to contribute to this project.
+
+## License
+
+This project is licensed under the MIT License.