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backend/templates/apply.html

@@ -22,155 +22,467 @@
         <li>Apply</li>
     </ul>
 
-    <div class="card">
-        <div class="card-header">
-            <h2>Submit Your Application</h2>
-            <p>Please upload your resume (PDF, DOCX). Your file will be saved securely for recruiters to review.</p>
-        </div>
+    <div class="application-container">
+        <div class="card application-card">
+            <div class="card-header">
+                <h2>Submit Your Application</h2>
+                <p>Please upload your resume and fill in the required information below.</p>
+            </div>
 
-        <div class="card-body">
-            <!-- Application Form -->
-            <form method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data">
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="resume">Upload Resume</label>
-                    <!-- Resume upload remains mandatory. The file will be stored for recruiter review but is no longer parsed automatically. -->
-                    <input type="file" name="resume" id="resume" class="form-control" required accept=".pdf,.doc,.docx">
-                    <!-- Parse Resume button sits beside the upload to allow users to extract information from their CV.  It uses a
-                         type="button" so that clicking it does not submit the form.  The actual parsing logic is defined in
-                         the script at the bottom of this template. -->
-                    <button type="button" id="parse-resume" class="btn btn-secondary" style="margin-top:0.5rem;">Parse Resume</button>
-                </div>
+            <div class="card-body">
+                <form method="POST" enctype="multipart/form-data" id="application-form">
+                    <!-- Resume Upload Section -->
+                    <div class="upload-section">
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="resume">
+                                <i class="upload-icon">📄</i>
+                                Upload Resume
+                            </label>
+                            <div class="file-input-wrapper">
+                                <input type="file" name="resume" id="resume" class="file-input" required accept=".pdf,.doc,.docx">
+                                <div class="file-input-display">
+                                    <span class="file-placeholder">Choose file... (PDF, DOCX)</span>
+                                    <span class="file-name"></span>
+                                </div>
+                            </div>
+                            <button type="button" id="parse-resume" class="btn btn-secondary mt-2">
+                                <span class="btn-icon">🔍</span> Parse Resume
+                            </button>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
 
-                <!-- Name field added to capture the applicant's full name.  This input can be autofilled by the resume parser,
-                     but remains editable so applicants can correct any mistakes. -->
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="full-name">Full Name</label>
-                    <input type="text" name="full_name" id="full-name" class="form-control" placeholder="e.g. Jane Doe" required>
-                </div>
+                    <!-- Personal Information -->
+                    <div class="form-section">
+                        <h3 class="section-title">Personal Information</h3>
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="full-name">Full Name</label>
+                            <input type="text" name="full_name" id="full-name" class="form-control" placeholder="e.g. Jane Doe" required>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
 
-                <!--
-                    Collect the candidate's skills, experience and education manually.
-                    These fields allow applicants to highlight their background even when resume
-                    parsing is disabled. Entries can be separated by commas, semicolons or newlines;
-                    the backend will normalise them into lists.
-                -->
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="skills">Skills</label>
-                    <textarea name="skills" id="skills" class="form-control" rows="3" placeholder="e.g. Python, Data Analysis, Project Management" required></textarea>
-                </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="experience">Experience</label>
-                    <textarea name="experience" id="experience" class="form-control" rows="3" placeholder="e.g. 3 years at TechCorp as a Backend Developer" required></textarea>
-                </div>
-                <div class="form-group">
-                    <label for="education">Education</label>
-                    <textarea name="education" id="education" class="form-control" rows="3" placeholder="e.g. B.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Data Science" required></textarea>
-                </div>
+                    <!-- Professional Details -->
+                    <div class="form-section">
+                        <h3 class="section-title">Professional Details</h3>
+                        
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="skills">Skills</label>
+                            <textarea name="skills" id="skills" class="form-control" rows="3" 
+                                placeholder="e.g. Python, Data Analysis, Project Management" required></textarea>
+                            <small class="form-text">Separate skills with commas</small>
+                        </div>
 
-                <!-- Interview guidelines removed from this page.  They are now displayed on the
-                     "My Applications" page so applicants see them before taking the interview. -->
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="experience">Experience</label>
+                            <textarea name="experience" id="experience" class="form-control" rows="4" 
+                                placeholder="e.g. 3 years at TechCorp as a Backend Developer" required></textarea>
+                            <small class="form-text">List your relevant work experience</small>
+                        </div>
 
-                <div class="application-actions" style="margin-top: 2rem;">
-                    <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary">Submit Application</button>
-                </div>
-            </form>
+                        <div class="form-group">
+                            <label for="education">Education</label>
+                            <textarea name="education" id="education" class="form-control" rows="3" 
+                                placeholder="e.g. B.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Data Science" required></textarea>
+                            <small class="form-text">Include degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework</small>
+                        </div>
+                    </div>
 
-            <div style="margin-top: 1.5rem; text-align: center;">
-                <a href="{{ url_for('job_detail', job_id=job.id) }}" class="btn btn-outline">Back to Job Details</a>
+                    <!-- Submit Section -->
+                    <div class="application-actions">
+                        <button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary btn-lg">
+                            <span class="btn-icon">✓</span> Submit Application
+                        </button>
+                        <a href="{{ url_for('job_detail', job_id=job.id) }}" class="btn btn-outline">
+                            <span class="btn-icon">←</span> Back to Job Details
+                        </a>
+                    </div>
+                </form>
+            </div>
+        </div>
+
+        <!-- Job Summary Sidebar -->
+        <div class="job-summary-sidebar">
+            <div class="card">
+                <div class="card-header">
+                    <h3>Job Summary</h3>
+                </div>
+                <div class="card-body">
+                    <div class="summary-item">
+                        <strong>Role:</strong> {{ job.role }}
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="summary-item">
+                        <strong>Company:</strong> {{ job.company }}
+                    </div>
+                    {% if job.seniority %}
+                    <div class="summary-item">
+                        <strong>Seniority:</strong> {{ job.seniority }}
+                    </div>
+                    {% endif %}
+                    {% if job.location %}
+                    <div class="summary-item">
+                        <strong>Location:</strong> {{ job.location }}
+                    </div>
+                    {% endif %}
+                    {% if job.salary %}
+                    <div class="summary-item">
+                        <strong>Salary:</strong> {{ job.salary }}
+                    </div>
+                    {% endif %}
+                </div>
             </div>
         </div>
     </div>
 </section>
 
 <style>
+/* Application Container */
+.application-container {
+    display: grid;
+    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    gap: 2rem;
+}
+
+@media (min-width: 992px) {
+    .application-container {
+        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Card Enhancements */
+.application-card {
+    background: white;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+    overflow: hidden;
+}
+
+.application-card .card-header {
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
+    color: white;
+    padding: 2rem;
+}
+
+.application-card .card-header h2 {
+    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
+    font-size: 1.75rem;
+}
+
+.application-card .card-header p {
+    margin: 0;
+    opacity: 0.9;
+}
+
+.application-card .card-body {
+    padding: 2rem;
+}
+
+/* Form Sections */
+.form-section {
+    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
+}
+
+.section-title {
+    font-size: 1.25rem;
+    color: var(--primary);
+    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
+    border-bottom: 2px solid #e9ecef;
+}
+
+/* Form Elements */
+.form-group {
+    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+}
+
 .form-group label {
     font-weight: 600;
-    color: var(--primary);
+    color: var(--dark);
     margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
-    display: block;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.5rem;
 }
 
 .form-control {
     width: 100%;
-    padding: 0.75rem;
+    padding: 0.875rem;
     font-size: 1rem;
-    border-radius: 6px;
-    border: 1px solid #ccc;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+    background-color: #f8f9fa;
 }
 
-.application-actions {
+.form-control:focus {
+    outline: none;
+    border-color: var(--primary);
+    background-color: white;
+    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
+}
+
+.form-text {
+    display: block;
+    margin-top: 0.5rem;
+    color: #6c757d;
+    font-size: 0.875rem;
+}
+
+/* File Upload Styling */
+.upload-section {
+    background-color: #f8f9fa;
+    padding: 1.5rem;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    margin-bottom: 2rem;
+}
+
+.upload-icon {
+    font-size: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.file-input-wrapper {
+    position: relative;
+    overflow: hidden;
+    display: inline-block;
+    width: 100%;
+}
+
+.file-input {
+    position: absolute;
+    left: -9999px;
+}
+
+.file-input-display {
+    display: block;
+    padding: 0.875rem;
+    border: 2px dashed var(--primary);
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    background-color: white;
+    cursor: pointer;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
     text-align: center;
 }
 
-.btn-primary {
-    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
-    color: white;
+.file-input-wrapper:hover .file-input-display {
+    border-color: var(--secondary);
+    background-color: #f8f9fa;
+}
+
+.file-placeholder {
+    color: #6c757d;
+}
+
+.file-name {
+    color: var(--primary);
+    font-weight: 500;
+}
+
+/* Button Enhancements */
+.btn {
+    display: inline-flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.5rem;
     padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
     font-weight: 500;
-    border: none;
-    border-radius: 6px;
-    cursor: pointer;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
 }
 
-.btn-primary:hover {
-    opacity: 0.9;
+.btn-lg {
+    padding: 1rem 2rem;
+    font-size: 1.1rem;
 }
 
-/* Secondary button styling used for the "Parse Resume" control */
 .btn-secondary {
-    background: var(--secondary);
+    background: #6c757d;
     color: white;
-    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
-    font-weight: 500;
     border: none;
-    border-radius: 6px;
-    cursor: pointer;
 }
+
 .btn-secondary:hover {
-    opacity: 0.9;
+    background: #5a6268;
+    transform: translateY(-2px);
+}
+
+.btn-icon {
+    font-size: 1.2rem;
+}
+
+/* Application Actions */
+.application-actions {
+    display: flex;
+    gap: 1rem;
+    margin-top: 2rem;
+    padding-top: 2rem;
+    border-top: 2px solid #e9ecef;
+    flex-wrap: wrap;
+}
+
+/* Job Summary Sidebar */
+.job-summary-sidebar .card {
+    position: sticky;
+    top: 2rem;
+}
+
+.job-summary-sidebar .card-header {
+    background-color: #f8f9fa;
+    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.job-summary-sidebar .card-header h3 {
+    margin: 0;
+    font-size: 1.2rem;
+    color: var(--primary);
+}
+
+.summary-item {
+    padding: 0.75rem 0;
+    border-bottom: 1px solid #e9ecef;
+}
+
+.summary-item:last-child {
+    border-bottom: none;
+}
+
+/* Responsive Adjustments */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    .application-card .card-header {
+        padding: 1.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .application-card .card-body {
+        padding: 1.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .form-section {
+        margin-bottom: 2rem;
+    }
+    
+    .application-actions {
+        flex-direction: column;
+    }
+    
+    .application-actions .btn {
+        width: 100%;
+        justify-content: center;
+    }
+    
+    .job-summary-sidebar {
+        order: -1;
+    }
+}
+
+/* Loading State */
+.btn:disabled {
+    opacity: 0.6;
+    cursor: not-allowed;
+}
+
+/* Success Animation */
+@keyframes successPulse {
+    0% {
+        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.4);
+    }
+    70% {
+        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0);
+    }
+    100% {
+        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 204, 113, 0);
+    }
+}
+
+.application-success {
+    animation: successPulse 2s infinite;
 }
 </style>
 
-{# Resume parsing script: attaches click handler to the Parse Resume button.  It performs an asynchronous
-   POST to a placeholder endpoint (`/parse_resume`) with the uploaded file and, upon success,
-   populates the corresponding form fields.  Users can still edit the populated fields. #}
 <script>
 document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
-  const parseBtn = document.getElementById('parse-resume');
-  if (!parseBtn) return;
-  parseBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {
-    const resumeInput = document.getElementById('resume');
-    if (!resumeInput || !resumeInput.files || resumeInput.files.length === 0) {
-      alert('Please upload your resume before parsing.');
-      return;
-    }
-    const formData = new FormData();
-    formData.append('resume', resumeInput.files[0]);
-    fetch('/parse_resume', {
-      method: 'POST',
-      body: formData
-    }).then(resp => resp.json())
-      .then(data => {
-        if (data) {
-          if (data.name && document.getElementById('full-name')) {
-            document.getElementById('full-name').value = data.name;
-          }
-          if (data.skills && document.getElementById('skills')) {
-            document.getElementById('skills').value = data.skills;
-          }
-          if (data.education && document.getElementById('education')) {
-            document.getElementById('education').value = data.education;
-          }
-          if (data.experience && document.getElementById('experience')) {
-            document.getElementById('experience').value = data.experience;
-          }
+    // File input handling
+    const fileInput = document.getElementById('resume');
+    const fileDisplay = document.querySelector('.file-input-display');
+    const filePlaceholder = document.querySelector('.file-placeholder');
+    const fileName = document.querySelector('.file-name');
+    
+    fileInput.addEventListener('change', function() {
+        if (this.files && this.files[0]) {
+            filePlaceholder.style.display = 'none';
+            fileName.textContent = this.files[0].name;
+            fileName.style.display = 'block';
+            fileDisplay.style.borderStyle = 'solid';
+            fileDisplay.style.borderColor = 'var(--success)';
         }
-      })
-      .catch(err => {
-        console.error(err);
-        alert('Unable to parse resume. Please try again later.');
-      });
-  });
+    });
+    
+    // Parse resume functionality
+    const parseBtn = document.getElementById('parse-resume');
+    if (parseBtn) {
+        parseBtn.addEventListener('click', function() {
+            const resumeInput = document.getElementById('resume');
+            if (!resumeInput || !resumeInput.files || resumeInput.files.length === 0) {
+                alert('Please upload your resume before parsing.');
+                return;
+            }
+            
+            // Show loading state
+            parseBtn.disabled = true;
+            parseBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="btn-icon">⏳</span> Parsing...';
+            
+            const formData = new FormData();
+            formData.append('resume', resumeInput.files[0]);
+            
+            fetch('/parse_resume', {
+                method: 'POST',
+                body: formData
+            })
+            .then(resp => resp.json())
+            .then(data => {
+                if (data) {
+                    // Populate fields with animation
+                    const fields = [
+                        { id: 'full-name', value: data.name },
+                        { id: 'skills', value: data.skills },
+                        { id: 'education', value: data.education },
+                        { id: 'experience', value: data.experience }
+                    ];
+                    
+                    fields.forEach((field, index) => {
+                        if (field.value && document.getElementById(field.id)) {
+                            setTimeout(() => {
+                                const element = document.getElementById(field.id);
+                                element.value = field.value;
+                                element.style.borderColor = 'var(--success)';
+                                setTimeout(() => {
+                                    element.style.borderColor = '';
+                                }, 1000);
+                            }, index * 200);
+                        }
+                    });
+                    
+                    // Show success message
+                    parseBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="btn-icon">✓</span> Parsed Successfully';
+                    parseBtn.classList.add('btn-success');
+                }
+            })
+            .catch(err => {
+                console.error(err);
+                alert('Unable to parse resume. Please fill in the fields manually.');
+            })
+            .finally(() => {
+                setTimeout(() => {
+                    parseBtn.disabled = false;
+                    parseBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="btn-icon">🔍</span> Parse Resume';
+                    parseBtn.classList.remove('btn-success');
+                }, 2000);
+            });
+        });
+    }
+    
+    // Form validation
+    const form = document.getElementById('application-form');
+    form.addEventListener('submit', function(e) {
+        const submitBtn = form.querySelector('button[type="submit"]');
+        submitBtn.disabled = true;
+        submitBtn.innerHTML = '<span class="btn-icon">⏳</span> Submitting...';
+    });
 });
 </script>
-{% endblock %}
+{% endblock %}

backend/templates/base.html

@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
             --success: #2ecc71;
             --warning: #f39c12;
             --danger: #e74c3c;
+            --info: #3498db;
         }
 
         * {
@@ -29,8 +30,12 @@
             line-height: 1.6;
             perspective: 1000px;
             overflow-x: hidden;
+            min-height: 100vh;
+            display: flex;
+            flex-direction: column;
         }
 
+        /* Header Styles */
         header {
             background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
             color: white;
@@ -52,8 +57,11 @@
             display: flex;
             justify-content: space-between;
             align-items: center;
+            flex-wrap: wrap;
+            gap: 1rem;
         }
 
+        /* Logo Styles */
         .logo {
             display: flex;
             align-items: center;
@@ -92,23 +100,37 @@
             color: var(--accent);
         }
 
+        /* Navigation Buttons */
         .login-buttons {
             display: flex;
             align-items: center;
-            gap: 1rem;
+            gap: 0.75rem;
+            flex-wrap: wrap;
+        }
+
+        /* Mobile Menu Toggle */
+        .mobile-menu-toggle {
+            display: none;
+            background: transparent;
+            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
+            color: var(--accent);
+            padding: 0.5rem;
+            border-radius: 5px;
+            cursor: pointer;
+            font-size: 1.5rem;
         }
 
-        /* Style for the welcome message */
+        /* Welcome Message */
         .welcome-message {
             color: white;
             font-weight: 500;
-            margin-right: 0.5rem;
             display: flex;
             align-items: center;
             background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
             padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
             border-radius: 5px;
             transition: all 0.3s ease;
+            white-space: nowrap;
         }
 
         .welcome-message:before {
@@ -116,24 +138,7 @@
             margin-right: 0.5rem;
         }
 
-        /* Enhanced logout button */
-        .btn-logout {
-            background-color: transparent;
-            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
-            color: var(--accent);
-            font-weight: 600;
-            padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
-            border-radius: 5px;
-            transition: all 0.3s ease;
-        }
-
-        .btn-logout:hover {
-            background-color: var(--accent);
-            color: var(--dark);
-            transform: translateY(-2px);
-            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.3);
-        }
-
+        /* Button Styles */
         .btn {
             padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
             border-radius: 5px;
@@ -145,6 +150,8 @@
             position: relative;
             overflow: hidden;
             z-index: 1;
+            display: inline-block;
+            white-space: nowrap;
         }
 
         .btn::before {
@@ -175,11 +182,99 @@
             color: white;
         }
 
+        .btn-logout {
+            background-color: transparent;
+            border: 2px solid var(--accent);
+            color: var(--accent);
+            font-weight: 600;
+        }
+
+        .btn-logout:hover {
+            background-color: var(--accent);
+            color: var(--dark);
+            transform: translateY(-2px);
+            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.3);
+        }
+
         .btn:hover {
             transform: translateY(-2px);
             box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
         }
 
+        /* Flash Messages */
+        .flash-messages {
+            margin: 1rem 0;
+        }
+
+        .alert {
+            padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+            margin-bottom: 1rem;
+            font-weight: 500;
+            position: relative;
+            animation: slideIn 0.3s ease-out;
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
+            gap: 0.75rem;
+            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+        }
+
+        @keyframes slideIn {
+            from {
+                transform: translateY(-20px);
+                opacity: 0;
+            }
+            to {
+                transform: translateY(0);
+                opacity: 1;
+            }
+        }
+
+        .alert::before {
+            font-size: 1.2rem;
+        }
+
+        .alert-success {
+            background-color: #d4edda;
+            color: #155724;
+            border: 1px solid #c3e6cb;
+        }
+
+        .alert-success::before {
+            content: '✓';
+        }
+
+        .alert-danger, .alert-error {
+            background-color: #f8d7da;
+            color: #721c24;
+            border: 1px solid #f5c6cb;
+        }
+
+        .alert-danger::before, .alert-error::before {
+            content: '⚠';
+        }
+
+        .alert-warning {
+            background-color: #fff3cd;
+            color: #856404;
+            border: 1px solid #ffeaa7;
+        }
+
+        .alert-warning::before {
+            content: '!';
+        }
+
+        .alert-info {
+            background-color: #d1ecf1;
+            color: #0c5460;
+            border: 1px solid #bee5eb;
+        }
+
+        .alert-info::before {
+            content: 'ℹ';
+        }
+
+        /* Hero Section */
         .hero {
             background: linear-gradient(rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.8), rgba(58, 12, 163, 0.9)), url("/api/placeholder/1200/600") no-repeat center center/cover;
             color: white;
@@ -248,249 +343,117 @@
             animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out 0.3s both;
         }
 
-        .luna-avatar-container {
-            position: relative;
-            width: 250px;
-            height: 250px;
-            margin-bottom: 2rem;
-            perspective: 1000px;
+        /* Main Content */
+        main {
+            flex: 1;
+            padding: 2rem 0;
         }
 
-        .luna-avatar {
-            width: 100%;
-            height: 100%;
-            border-radius: 50%;
-            border: 4px solid var(--accent);
-            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.5);
-            overflow: hidden;
-            animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
-            position: relative;
-            z-index: 2;
-            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.2), rgba(58, 12, 163, 0.2));
+        /* Breadcrumbs */
+        .breadcrumbs {
+            list-style: none;
             display: flex;
-            justify-content: center;
             align-items: center;
-        }
-
-        .luna-glow {
-            position: absolute;
-            width: 100%;
-            height: 100%;
-            border-radius: 50%;
-            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.8) 0%, rgba(76, 201, 240, 0) 70%);
-            filter: blur(15px);
-            opacity: 0.7;
-            z-index: 1;
-            animation: pulse 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
-        }
-
-        @keyframes pulse {
-            0% {
-                transform: scale(0.9);
-                opacity: 0.5;
-            }
-            100% {
-                transform: scale(1.1);
-                opacity: 0.7;
-            }
-        }
-
-        @keyframes float {
-            0% {
-                transform: translateY(0px) rotateY(0deg);
-            }
-            50% {
-                transform: translateY(-15px) rotateY(5deg);
-            }
-            100% {
-                transform: translateY(0px) rotateY(0deg);
-            }
-        }
-
-        .luna-avatar img {
-            width: 100%;
-            height: 100%;
-            object-fit: cover;
-            object-position: center -10px;
-            top: 0;
-            left: 0;
-        }
-
-        .hero-buttons {
-            display: flex;
-            justify-content: center;
-            gap: 1.5rem;
+            gap: 0.5rem;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+            background-color: white;
+            border-radius: 8px;
+            box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
             flex-wrap: wrap;
-            transform: translateZ(15px);
-            animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out 0.6s both;
         }
 
-        .features {
-            padding: 5rem 1rem;
-            background-color: white;
-            position: relative;
-            z-index: 1;
+        .breadcrumbs li {
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
         }
 
-        .section-title {
-            text-align: center;
-            margin-bottom: 3rem;
-            transform-style: preserve-3d;
-            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
+        .breadcrumbs li:not(:last-child)::after {
+            content: '›';
+            margin-left: 0.5rem;
+            color: #999;
         }
 
-        .section-title h2 {
-            font-size: 2.5rem;
+        .breadcrumbs a {
             color: var(--primary);
-            margin-bottom: 1rem;
-            position: relative;
-            display: inline-block;
-        }
-
-        .section-title h2::after {
-            content: '';
-            position: absolute;
-            bottom: -10px;
-            left: 50%;
-            transform: translateX(-50%);
-            width: 80px;
-            height: 3px;
-            background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--accent));
+            text-decoration: none;
+            transition: color 0.3s ease;
         }
 
-        .section-title p {
-            max-width: 600px;
-            margin: 0 auto;
-            color: #666;
+        .breadcrumbs a:hover {
+            color: var(--secondary);
         }
 
-        .features-grid {
-            display: grid;
-            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
-            gap: 2rem;
+        /* Content Section */
+        .content-section {
+            padding: 3rem 1rem;
+            background-color: white;
+            min-height: 50vh;
         }
 
-        .feature-card {
+        /* Cards */
+        .card {
             background-color: white;
             border-radius: 10px;
             overflow: hidden;
             box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
             transition: all 0.5s ease;
-            display: flex;
-            flex-direction: column;
-            height: 100%;
-            transform-style: preserve-3d;
-            perspective: 1000px;
+            margin-bottom: 2rem;
         }
 
-        .feature-card:hover {
-            transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(5deg);
+        .card:hover {
+            transform: translateY(-5px);
             box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
         }
 
-        .feature-icon {
-            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1), rgba(76, 201, 240, 0.1));
-            padding: 2rem;
-            display: flex;
-            justify-content: center;
-            align-items: center;
-            font-size: 2.5rem;
-            color: var(--primary);
-            transition: all 0.3s ease;
-        }
-
-        .feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
-            transform: translateZ(20px);
-            color: var(--accent);
-        }
-
-        .feature-content {
+        .card-header {
+            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
+            color: white;
             padding: 1.5rem;
-            flex-grow: 1;
-            transform: translateZ(0);
-            transition: transform 0.3s ease;
         }
 
-        .feature-card:hover .feature-content {
-            transform: translateZ(10px);
+        .card-body {
+            padding: 1.5rem;
         }
 
-        .feature-content h3 {
-            font-size  : 1.5rem;
-            margin-bottom: 1rem;
-            color: var(--dark);
-            position: relative;
-            display: inline-block;
+        /* Form Styles */
+        .form-group {
+            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
         }
 
-        .feature-content h3::after {
-            content: '';
-            position: absolute;
-            bottom: -5px;
-            left: 0;
-            width: 40px;
-            height: 2px;
-            background: var(--primary);
-            transition: width 0.3s ease;
+        .form-group label {
+            font-weight: 600;
+            color: var(--primary);
+            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+            display: block;
         }
 
-        .feature-card:hover .feature-content h3::after {
+        .form-control {
             width: 100%;
+            padding: 0.75rem;
+            font-size: 1rem;
+            border-radius: 6px;
+            border: 1px solid #ddd;
+            transition: all 0.3s ease;
         }
 
-        .content-section {
-            padding: 5rem 1rem;
-            background-color: white;
-            min-height: 50vh;
-        }
-
-        .cta {
-            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary), var(--primary));
-            color: white;
-            padding: 5rem 1rem;
-            text-align: center;
-            position: relative;
-            overflow: hidden;
-        }
-
-        .cta::before {
-            content: '';
-            position: absolute;
-            top: -50%;
-            left: -50%;
-            width: 200%;
-            height: 200%;
-            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 60%);
-            animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
-            z-index: 1;
-        }
-
-        .cta .container {
-            position: relative;
-            z-index: 2;
-        }
-
-        .cta h2 {
-            font-size: 2.5rem;
-            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
-            text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
-        }
-
-        .cta p {
-            max-width: 600px;
-            margin: 0 auto 2rem;
-            font-size: 1.2rem;
+        .form-control:focus {
+            outline: none;
+            border-color: var(--primary);
+            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
         }
 
+        /* Footer */
         footer {
             background-color: var(--dark);
             color: white;
             padding: 3rem 1rem;
+            margin-top: auto;
         }
 
         .footer-grid {
             display: grid;
-            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
+            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
             gap: 2rem;
         }
 
@@ -544,63 +507,236 @@
             color: #aaa;
         }
 
-        .card {
-            background-color: white;
-            border-radius: 10px;
-            overflow: hidden;
-            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
-            transition: all 0.5s ease;
-            margin-bottom: 2rem;
+        /* Chatbot Styles */
+        #chatbot-toggle {
+            position: fixed;
+            bottom: 2rem;
+            right: 2rem;
+            width: 3.5rem;
+            height: 3.5rem;
+            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
+            color: white;
+            border-radius: 50%;
+            cursor: pointer;
+            z-index: 1000;
+            display: flex;
+            align-items: center;
+            justify-content: center;
+            font-size: 1.5rem;
+            box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+            transition: all 0.3s ease;
         }
 
-        .card:hover {
-            transform: translateY(-5px);
-            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+        #chatbot-toggle:hover {
+            transform: scale(1.1);
+            box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
         }
 
-        .card-header {
+        .chat-nav-icon {
+            display: none;
+            font-size: 1.5rem;
+            color: var(--accent);
+            cursor: pointer;
+        }
+
+        #chatbot-box {
+            position: fixed;
+            bottom: 6rem;
+            right: 2rem;
+            width: 350px;
+            height: 500px;
+            background: white;
+            border-radius: 15px;
+            display: none;
+            flex-direction: column;
+            z-index: 1000;
+            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
+            overflow: hidden;
+        }
+
+        #chat-header {
             background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
             color: white;
-            padding: 1.5rem;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            text-align: center;
+            font-weight: bold;
+            font-size: 1.2rem;
         }
 
-        .card-body {
-            padding: 1.5rem;
+        #chat-messages {
+            flex: 1;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            overflow-y: auto;
+            background-color: #f9f9f9;
         }
 
-        .job-grid {
-            display: grid;
-            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
-            gap: 2rem;
+        #chat-messages .user-message {
+            display: flex;
+            justify-content: flex-end;
+            margin-bottom: 1rem;
         }
 
-        .job-card {
-            background-color: white;
-            border-radius: 10px;
-            overflow: hidden;
-            box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
-            transition: all 0.5s ease;
-            height: 100%;
+        #chat-messages .bot-message {
             display: flex;
-            flex-direction: column;
+            justify-content: flex-start;
+            margin-bottom: 1rem;
         }
 
-        .job-card:hover {
-            transform: translateY(-10px);
-            box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+        #chat-messages .user-bubble {
+            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
+            color: white;
+            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+            border-radius: 18px 18px 4px 18px;
+            max-width: 80%;
+            word-wrap: break-word;
+            box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
         }
 
-        .job-header {
-            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.9), rgba(58, 12, 163, 0.9));
-            color: white;
-            padding: 1.5rem;
+        #chat-messages .bot-bubble {
+            background-color: white;
+            color: var(--dark);
+            padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
+            border-radius: 18px 18px 18px 4px;
+            max-width: 80%;
+            word-wrap: break-word;
+            box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+            border: 1px solid #eee;
         }
 
-        .job-header h3 {
-            font-size: 1.5rem;
+        #chat-input {
+            border: none;
+            border-top: 1px solid #eee;
+            padding: 1rem;
+            width: 100%;
+            box-sizing: border-box;
+            font-size: 1rem;
+            transition: all 0.3s ease;
+        }
+
+        #chat-input:focus {
+            outline: none;
+            background-color: #f9f9f9;
+        }
+
+        /* Responsive Styles */
+        @media (max-width: 768px) {
+            .nav-container {
+                padding: 0.5rem 0;
+            }
+
+            .logo {
+                font-size: 1.5rem;
+            }
+
+            .mobile-menu-toggle {
+                display: block;
+            }
+
+            .login-buttons {
+                width: 100%;
+                order: 3;
+                justify-content: center;
+                padding: 1rem 0;
+                background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
+                margin: 0 -1rem;
+                border-radius: 8px;
+                display: none;
+            }
+
+            .login-buttons.show {
+                display: flex;
+            }
+
+            .welcome-message {
+                font-size: 0.9rem;
+                padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
+            }
+
+            .btn {
+                padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
+                font-size: 0.9rem;
+            }
+
+            .hero h1 {
+                font-size: 2rem;
+            }
+
+            .hero p {
+                font-size: 1rem;
+            }
+
+            #chatbot-toggle {
+                display: none !important;
+            }
+
+            .chat-nav-icon {
+                display: block;
+            }
+
+            #chatbot-box {
+                width: 90vw;
+                height: 70vh;
+                bottom: 1rem;
+                right: 5vw;
+                max-width: 400px;
+            }
+
+            .card {
+                margin-bottom: 1rem;
+            }
+
+            .content-section {
+                padding: 2rem 1rem;
+            }
+
+            .footer-grid {
+                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+                text-align: center;
+            }
+
+            .social-links {
+                justify-content: center;
+            }
         }
 
-        /* Additional content styling omitted for brevity */
+        @media (max-width: 480px) {
+            .hero h1 {
+                font-size: 1.75rem;
+            }
+
+            .btn {
+                width: 100%;
+                margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+            }
+
+            .login-buttons {
+                flex-direction: column;
+                gap: 0.5rem;
+            }
+
+            .breadcrumbs {
+                font-size: 0.9rem;
+            }
+        }
+
+        /* Utility Classes */
+        .text-center {
+            text-align: center;
+        }
+
+        .mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
+        .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
+        .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
+        .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
+
+        .mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
+        .mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
+        .mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
+        .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
+
+        .gap-1 { gap: 0.5rem; }
+        .gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
+        .gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }
     </style>
 </head>
 <body>
@@ -609,13 +745,11 @@
         <a href="{{ url_for('index') }}" class="logo">
             <span class="logo-part1">Cod</span><span class="logo-part2">in</span><span class="logo-part3">go</span>
         </a>
-        <div class="login-buttons">
+        
+        <button class="mobile-menu-toggle" onclick="toggleMobileMenu()">☰</button>
+        
+        <div class="login-buttons" id="nav-menu">
             {% if current_user.is_authenticated %}
-                {#
-                  Display navigation options based on the authenticated user's role.
-                  Job seekers (role: "unemployed") can view available jobs and their own applications.
-                  Recruiters and admins can post new jobs, view the jobs list and access the recruiter dashboard.
-                #}
                 {% if current_user.role == 'unemployed' %}
                     <a href="{{ url_for('jobs') }}" class="btn btn-outline">Jobs</a>
                     <a href="{{ url_for('my_applications') }}" class="btn btn-outline">My Applications</a>
@@ -631,9 +765,8 @@
                 <a href="{{ url_for('auth.signup') }}" class="btn btn-primary">Sign Up</a>
             {% endif %}
         </div>
-        <!-- Mobile chat icon visible only on small screens -->
-        <div id="chatbot-nav" class="chat-nav-icon" onclick="toggleChatbot()">💬</div>
-
+        
+        <div class="chat-nav-icon" onclick="toggleChatbot()">💬</div>
     </div>
 </header>
 
@@ -654,123 +787,15 @@
         {% block content %}{% endblock %}
     </div>
 
-#CHATBOT START
-<!-- Chatbot Toggle Button -->
-    <!--
-      The floating chat button toggles the visibility of the chat window.
-      We use a flex container here to ensure the emoji and text remain
-      centred on all screen sizes.  Additional media queries adjust the
-      button's position and padding for very small viewports.
-    -->
+    <!-- Chatbot Toggle Button -->
     <div id="chatbot-toggle" onclick="toggleChatbot()">💬</div>
 
-<!-- Chatbox Popup -->
-<div id="chatbot-box">
-  <div id="chat-header">LUNA AI</div>
-  <div id="chat-messages"></div>
-  <input id="chat-input" type="text" placeholder="Ask me anything..." onkeydown="sendChat(event)">
-</div>
-
-<style>
-  #chatbot-toggle {
-    /* Floating circular button on desktop.  It is vertically centred along the right edge */
-    position: fixed;
-    top: 50%;
-    right: 1rem;
-    transform: translateY(-50%);
-    width: 3rem;
-    height: 3rem;
-    background-color: #4caf50;
-    color: #ffffff;
-    border-radius: 50%;
-    cursor: pointer;
-    z-index: 1000;
-    display: flex;
-    align-items: center;
-    justify-content: center;
-    font-size: 1.5rem;
-    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
-    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
-  }
-
-  #chatbot-toggle:hover {
-    background-color: #43a047;
-  }
-
-  /* Chat icon inside the navbar (hidden by default and shown on small screens via media query) */
-  #chatbot-nav {
-    display: none;
-  }
-
-  #chatbot-box {
-    position: fixed;
-    /* Align the chat window vertically with the toggle on desktop */
-    top: 50%;
-    right: calc(1rem + 3rem + 1rem);
-    transform: translateY(-50%);
-    /* Default dimensions for larger screens */
-    width: 20rem;
-    height: 25rem;
-    background: white;
-    border: 2px solid #ccc;
-    border-radius: 10px;
-    display: none;
-    flex-direction: column;
-    z-index: 1000;
-    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
-  }
-
-  #chat-header {
-    background-color: #4caf50;
-    color: white;
-    padding: 10px;
-    text-align: center;
-    font-weight: bold;
-  }
-
-  #chat-messages {
-    flex: 1;
-    padding: 10px;
-    overflow-y: auto;
-    max-height: 300px;
-  }
-
-  /* Responsive adjustments for small screens */
-  @media (max-width: 768px) {
-    /* Hide the floating button and reveal the navbar icon on mobile */
-    #chatbot-toggle {
-      display: none !important;
-    }
-    #chatbot-nav {
-      display: block;
-      font-size: 1.5rem;
-      color: var(--accent);
-      margin-left: 1rem;
-      cursor: pointer;
-    }
-    #chatbot-box {
-      width: 90vw;
-      height: 60vh;
-      bottom: 1rem;
-      right: 5vw;
-      top: auto;
-      transform: none;
-    }
-    #chat-messages {
-      max-height: calc(60vh - 5.5rem);
-    }
-  }
-
-  #chat-input {
-    border: none;
-    border-top: 1px solid #ccc;
-    padding: 10px;
-    width: 100%;
-    box-sizing: border-box;
-  }
-</style>
-
-#CHATBOT END  
+    <!-- Chatbox Popup -->
+    <div id="chatbot-box">
+        <div id="chat-header">LUNA AI Assistant</div>
+        <div id="chat-messages"></div>
+        <input id="chat-input" type="text" placeholder="Ask me anything..." onkeydown="sendChat(event)">
+    </div>
 </main>
 
 <footer>
@@ -780,9 +805,9 @@
                 <h3>Codingo</h3>
                 <p>AI-powered recruitment platform that revolutionizes how companies hire technical talent.</p>
                 <div class="social-links">
-                    <a href="#"><span>f</span></a>
-                    <a href="#"><span>t</span></a>
-                    <a href="#"><span>in</span></a>
+                    <a href="#" aria-label="Facebook"><span>f</span></a>
+                    <a href="#" aria-label="Twitter"><span>t</span></a>
+                    <a href="#" aria-label="LinkedIn"><span>in</span></a>
                 </div>
             </div>
         </div>
@@ -792,91 +817,83 @@
     </div>
 </footer>
 
-    {# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
-       Chatbot UI scripts and styles
-
-       The following script powers the floating chatbot widget located at the
-       bottom right of every page.  When the user clicks the 💬 button, the
-       widget toggles visibility.  Pressing Enter in the input box sends the
-       message to the `/chatbot` endpoint defined in ``app.py``.  Both user
-       and bot messages are appended to the conversation pane with simple
-       styling defined below.  Jinja's ``url_for`` helper is used to
-       dynamically generate the correct path to the endpoint at render time.
-    #}
-    <script type="text/javascript">
-      function toggleChatbot() {
+<script type="text/javascript">
+    // Mobile menu toggle
+    function toggleMobileMenu() {
+        const menu = document.getElementById('nav-menu');
+        menu.classList.toggle('show');
+    }
+
+    // Chatbot functionality
+    function toggleChatbot() {
         const box = document.getElementById('chatbot-box');
         if (!box) return;
-        // Toggle between flex (visible) and none (hidden)
         box.style.display = (box.style.display === 'flex') ? 'none' : 'flex';
-      }
+    }
 
-      function sendChat(event) {
+    function sendChat(event) {
         if (event.key === 'Enter') {
-          event.preventDefault();
-          const input = document.getElementById('chat-input');
-          const message = input.value.trim();
-          if (!message) return;
-          appendChatMessage(message, 'user');
-          input.value = '';
-          fetch("{{ url_for('chatbot_endpoint') }}", {
-            method: 'POST',
-            headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
-            body: JSON.stringify({ message: message })
-          }).then(response => response.json())
+            event.preventDefault();
+            const input = document.getElementById('chat-input');
+            const message = input.value.trim();
+            if (!message) return;
+            
+            appendChatMessage(message, 'user');
+            input.value = '';
+            
+            // Show typing indicator
+            const typingIndicator = appendChatMessage('...', 'bot');
+            
+            fetch("{{ url_for('chatbot_endpoint') }}", {
+                method: 'POST',
+                headers: { 'Content-Type': 'application/json' },
+                body: JSON.stringify({ message: message })
+            })
+            .then(response => response.json())
             .then(data => {
-              if (data.response) {
-                appendChatMessage(data.response, 'bot');
-              } else {
-                appendChatMessage(data.error || 'Error occurred.', 'bot');
-              }
-            }).catch(() => {
-              appendChatMessage('Network error.', 'bot');
+                // Remove typing indicator
+                typingIndicator.remove();
+                
+                if (data.response) {
+                    appendChatMessage(data.response, 'bot');
+                } else {
+                    appendChatMessage(data.error || 'Error occurred.', 'bot');
+                }
+            })
+            .catch(() => {
+                typingIndicator.remove();
+                appendChatMessage('Network error. Please try again.', 'bot');
             });
         }
-      }
+    }
 
-      function appendChatMessage(text, sender) {
+    function appendChatMessage(text, sender) {
         const container = document.getElementById('chat-messages');
         if (!container) return;
+        
         const wrapper = document.createElement('div');
         wrapper.className = sender === 'user' ? 'user-message' : 'bot-message';
+        
         const bubble = document.createElement('div');
         bubble.className = sender === 'user' ? 'user-bubble' : 'bot-bubble';
         bubble.textContent = text;
+        
         wrapper.appendChild(bubble);
         container.appendChild(wrapper);
         container.scrollTop = container.scrollHeight;
-      }
-    </script>
-    <style>
-      /* Chat message styling for user and bot */
-      #chat-messages .user-message {
-        display: flex;
-        justify-content: flex-end;
-        margin-bottom: 8px;
-      }
-      #chat-messages .bot-message {
-        display: flex;
-        justify-content: flex-start;
-        margin-bottom: 8px;
-      }
-      #chat-messages .user-bubble {
-        background-color: #4caf50;
-        color: #ffffff;
-        padding: 8px 12px;
-        border-radius: 12px;
-        max-width: 80%;
-        word-wrap: break-word;
-      }
-      #chat-messages .bot-bubble {
-        background-color: #f1f0f0;
-        color: #000000;
-        padding: 8px 12px;
-        border-radius: 12px;
-        max-width: 80%;
-        word-wrap: break-word;
-      }
-    </style>
+        
+        return wrapper;
+    }
+
+    // Close mobile menu when clicking outside
+    document.addEventListener('click', function(event) {
+        const menu = document.getElementById('nav-menu');
+        const toggle = document.querySelector('.mobile-menu-toggle');
+        
+        if (!menu.contains(event.target) && !toggle.contains(event.target)) {
+            menu.classList.remove('show');
+        }
+    });
+</script>
 </body>
-</html>
+</html>

backend/templates/my_applications.html

@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
 
 {% block content %}
 <section class="content-section">
-    <div class="section-title">
+    <div class="section-header">
         <h2>My Applications</h2>
-        <p>Your submitted job applications are listed below.</p>
+        <p>Track and manage your job applications</p>
     </div>
 
     <ul class="breadcrumbs">
@@ -14,120 +14,525 @@
         <li>My Applications</li>
     </ul>
 
-    <!-- Prominent interview tips moved from the apply page.  This section is placed
-         near the top of the My Applications page so candidates see the
-         guidelines before initiating their AI interview.  It is responsive
-         and uses colours consistent with the overall theme. -->
-    <div class="tips-section">
-        <h3>Important Interview Guidelines</h3>
-        <ul>
-            <li>The interview can be taken only once, so please be prepared.</li>
-            <li>Make sure you are in a quiet environment with a stable internet connection.</li>
-            <li>This is not a final job interview, but it helps the company shortlist the most relevant candidates.</li>
-            <li>The interview is customized based on your CV and the job requirements.</li>
-            <li>It takes 10 to 15 minutes and includes both general and skill‑based questions.</li>
-        </ul>
+    <!-- Interview Guidelines Section -->
+    <div class="interview-guidelines">
+        <div class="guidelines-header">
+            <h3><span class="icon">🎯</span> Important Interview Guidelines</h3>
+        </div>
+        <div class="guidelines-content">
+            <div class="guideline-item">
+                <span class="guideline-icon">⚡</span>
+                <div class="guideline-text">
+                    <strong>One-time opportunity:</strong> The interview can be taken only once, so please be well-prepared.
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="guideline-item">
+                <span class="guideline-icon">🎧</span>
+                <div class="guideline-text">
+                    <strong>Environment:</strong> Ensure you're in a quiet space with a stable internet connection.
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="guideline-item">
+                <span class="guideline-icon">📋</span>
+                <div class="guideline-text">
+                    <strong>Purpose:</strong> This helps companies shortlist the most relevant candidates for the role.
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="guideline-item">
+                <span class="guideline-icon">🎯</span>
+                <div class="guideline-text">
+                    <strong>Customization:</strong> Questions are tailored based on your CV and job requirements.
+                </div>
+            </div>
+            <div class="guideline-item">
+                <span class="guideline-icon">⏱️</span>
+                <div class="guideline-text">
+                    <strong>Duration:</strong> 10-15 minutes including general and skill-based questions.
+                </div>
+            </div>
+        </div>
     </div>
 
-    <div class="application-list">
+    <!-- Applications Grid -->
+    <div class="applications-container">
         {% if applications %}
-            {% for application in applications %}
-                <div class="application-card">
-                    <div class="application-header">
-                        <h3>{{ application.job.role if application.job else 'Unknown Role' }}</h3>
-                        <div class="application-info">
-                            <span>{{ application.job.company if application.job else '' }}</span>
-                            <span>Status: {{ application.status }}</span>
+            <div class="applications-grid">
+                {% for application in applications %}
+                    <div class="application-card" data-status="{{ application.status }}">
+                        <div class="card-status-badge status-{{ application.status.lower().replace(' ', '-') }}">
+                            {{ application.status }}
+                        </div>
+                        
+                        <div class="application-header">
+                            <h3>{{ application.job.role if application.job else 'Unknown Role' }}</h3>
+                            <div class="company-info">
+                                <span class="company-name">{{ application.job.company if application.job else '' }}</span>
+                                {% if application.job and application.job.location %}
+                                    <span class="location">📍 {{ application.job.location }}</span>
+                                {% endif %}
+                            </div>
+                        </div>
+                        
+                        <div class="application-body">
+                            <div class="application-meta">
+                                <span class="meta-item">
+                                    <i class="icon">📅</i>
+                                    Applied {{ application.date_applied.strftime('%B %d, %Y') }}
+                                </span>
+                                {% if application.job and application.job.seniority %}
+                                    <span class="meta-item">
+                                        <i class="icon">💼</i>
+                                        {{ application.job.seniority }}
+                                    </span>
+                                {% endif %}
+                            </div>
+                            
+                            {% if application.job %}
+                                <p class="job-description">
+                                    {{ application.job.description[:150] }}{% if application.job.description|length > 150 %}...{% endif %}
+                                </p>
+                            {% endif %}
+                        </div>
+                        
+                        <div class="application-footer">
+                            {% if application.job %}
+                                <a href="{{ url_for('job_detail', job_id=application.job.id) }}" class="btn btn-outline btn-sm">
+                                    <span class="btn-icon">👁️</span> View Job
+                                </a>
+                            {% endif %}
+                            
+                            {% if application.extracted_features %}
+                                <a href="{{ url_for('interview_page', job_id=application.job.id) }}" class="btn btn-primary btn-sm">
+                                    <span class="btn-icon">🎤</span> Take Interview
+                                </a>
+                            {% endif %}
                         </div>
                     </div>
-                    <div class="application-body">
-                        <p>Applied on {{ application.date_applied.strftime('%B %d, %Y') }}</p>
-                        {% if application.job %}
-                            <p>{{ application.job.description[:150] }}{% if application.job.description|length > 150 %}...{% endif %}</p>
-                        {% endif %}
-                    </div>
-                    <div class="application-footer">
-                        {% if application.job %}
-                            <a href="{{ url_for('job_detail', job_id=application.job.id) }}" class="btn btn-outline">View Job</a>
-                        {% endif %}
-                        {% if application.extracted_features %}
-                            <!-- Offer to take the interview if CV data exists -->
-                            <a href="{{ url_for('interview_page', job_id=application.job.id) }}" class="btn btn-primary">Take Interview</a>
-                        {% endif %}
-                    </div>
-                </div>
-            {% endfor %}
+                {% endfor %}
+            </div>
         {% else %}
-            <div class="card">
-                <div class="card-body">
-                    <p>You haven't applied to any jobs yet. Browse available positions on the <a href="{{ url_for('jobs') }}">jobs page</a>.</p>
-                </div>
+            <div class="empty-state">
+                <div class="empty-state-icon">📋</div>
+                <h3>No Applications Yet</h3>
+                <p>You haven't applied to any jobs yet. Start exploring opportunities!</p>
+                <a href="{{ url_for('jobs') }}" class="btn btn-primary">
+                    <span class="btn-icon">🔍</span> Browse Jobs
+                </a>
             </div>
         {% endif %}
     </div>
+
+    <!-- Stats Section -->
+    {% if applications %}
+    <div class="applications-stats">
+        <div class="stat-card">
+            <div class="stat-number">{{ applications|length }}</div>
+            <div class="stat-label">Total Applications</div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="stat-card">
+            <div class="stat-number">{{ applications|selectattr('status', 'equalto', 'pending')|list|length }}</div>
+            <div class="stat-label">Pending Review</div>
+        </div>
+        <div class="stat-card">
+            <div class="stat-number">{{ applications|selectattr('extracted_features')|list|length }}</div>
+            <div class="stat-label">Ready for Interview</div>
+        </div>
+    </div>
+    {% endif %}
 </section>
 
 <style>
-.application-list {
+/* Section Header */
+.section-header {
+    text-align: center;
+    margin-bottom: 3rem;
+}
+
+.section-header h2 {
+    font-size: 2.5rem;
+    color: var(--primary);
+    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+    position: relative;
+    display: inline-block;
+}
+
+.section-header h2::after {
+    content: '';
+    position: absolute;
+    bottom: -10px;
+    left: 50%;
+    transform: translateX(-50%);
+    width: 80px;
+    height: 3px;
+    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary), var(--accent));
+}
+
+.section-header p {
+    color: #666;
+    font-size: 1.1rem;
+}
+
+/* Interview Guidelines */
+.interview-guidelines {
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7ff 0%, #e8ecff 100%);
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    padding: 2rem;
+    margin: 2rem 0;
+    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
+    border: 1px solid rgba(67, 97, 238, 0.1);
+}
+
+.guidelines-header {
+    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
+}
+
+.guidelines-header h3 {
+    color: var(--primary);
+    font-size: 1.5rem;
+    margin: 0;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.5rem;
+}
+
+.guidelines-header .icon {
+    font-size: 1.75rem;
+}
+
+.guidelines-content {
+    display: grid;
+    gap: 1rem;
+}
+
+.guideline-item {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: flex-start;
+    gap: 1rem;
+    padding: 0.75rem;
+    background: white;
+    border-radius: 8px;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+}
+
+.guideline-item:hover {
+    transform: translateX(5px);
+    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
+}
+
+.guideline-icon {
+    font-size: 1.5rem;
+    min-width: 2rem;
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    justify-content: center;
+}
+
+.guideline-text {
+    flex: 1;
+    line-height: 1.6;
+}
+
+.guideline-text strong {
+    color: var(--primary);
+}
+
+/* Applications Container */
+.applications-container {
+    margin: 3rem 0;
+}
+
+/* Applications Grid */
+.applications-grid {
     display: grid;
-    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
     gap: 1.5rem;
 }
 
+/* Application Card */
 .application-card {
-    background-color: var(--light);
-    border: 1px solid #eee;
-    border-radius: 8px;
-    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
+    background: white;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+    position: relative;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
+    overflow: hidden;
     display: flex;
     flex-direction: column;
-    justify-content: space-between;
-    padding: 1rem;
+}
+
+.application-card:hover {
+    transform: translateY(-5px);
+    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
+}
+
+/* Status Badge */
+.card-status-badge {
+    position: absolute;
+    top: 1rem;
+    right: 1rem;
+    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
+    border-radius: 20px;
+    font-size: 0.875rem;
+    font-weight: 600;
+    text-transform: uppercase;
+}
+
+.status-pending {
+    background-color: #fff3cd;
+    color: #856404;
+}
+
+.status-approved {
+    background-color: #d4edda;
+    color: #155724;
+}
+
+.status-rejected {
+    background-color: #f8d7da;
+    color: #721c24;
+}
+
+.status-interview-scheduled {
+    background-color: #d1ecf1;
+    color: #0c5460;
+}
+
+/* Application Header */
+.application-header {
+    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 0;
 }
 
 .application-header h3 {
-    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
     color: var(--primary);
+    margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
+    font-size: 1.5rem;
 }
 
-.application-info span {
-    margin-right: 1rem;
+.company-info {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-wrap: wrap;
+    gap: 1rem;
+    color: #666;
+    font-size: 0.95rem;
+}
+
+.company-name {
+    font-weight: 600;
     color: var(--dark);
-    font-weight: 500;
 }
 
+/* Application Body */
+.application-body {
+    padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
+    flex: 1;
+}
+
+.application-meta {
+    display: flex;
+    flex-wrap: wrap;
+    gap: 1rem;
+    margin-bottom: 1rem;
+    font-size: 0.9rem;
+    color: #666;
+}
+
+.meta-item {
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    gap: 0.25rem;
+}
+
+.meta-item .icon {
+    font-size: 1rem;
+}
+
+.job-description {
+    color: #495057;
+    line-height: 1.6;
+    margin: 0;
+}
+
+/* Application Footer */
 .application-footer {
-    margin-top: 1rem;
+    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
     display: flex;
-    justify-content: flex-end;
-    gap: 0.5rem;
+    gap: 0.75rem;
+    flex-wrap: wrap;
 }
 
-/* Interview tips styling.  Creates a highlighted panel with a coloured
-   border and responsive padding. */
-.tips-section {
-    background-color: #f8f9fa;
-    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary);
+.btn-sm {
+    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
+    font-size: 0.9rem;
+}
+
+/* Empty State */
+.empty-state {
+    text-align: center;
+    padding: 4rem 2rem;
+    background: #f8f9fa;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    border: 2px dashed #dee2e6;
+}
+
+.empty-state-icon {
+    font-size: 4rem;
+    margin-bottom: 1rem;
+    opacity: 0.5;
+}
+
+.empty-state h3 {
+    color: var(--primary);
+    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
+}
+
+.empty-state p {
+    color: #666;
+    margin-bottom: 2rem;
+}
+
+/* Stats Section */
+.applications-stats {
+    display: grid;
+    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
+    gap: 1.5rem;
+    margin-top: 3rem;
+}
+
+.stat-card {
+    background: white;
     padding: 2rem;
-    margin: 2rem 0;
-    border-radius: 8px;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
+    text-align: center;
+    transition: all 0.3s ease;
 }
-.tips-section h3 {
-    margin-top: 0;
+
+.stat-card:hover {
+    transform: translateY(-3px);
+    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
+}
+
+.stat-number {
+    font-size: 2.5rem;
+    font-weight: 700;
     color: var(--primary);
-    margin-bottom: 1rem;
-    font-size: 1.5rem;
+    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
 }
-.tips-section ul {
-    margin-left: 1rem;
-    padding-left: 1rem;
-    list-style-type: disc;
-    line-height: 1.6;
+
+.stat-label {
+    color: #666;
+    font-size: 1rem;
 }
-@media (max-width: 600px) {
-    .tips-section {
-        padding: 1rem;
+
+/* Responsive Design */
+@media (max-width: 768px) {
+    .section-header h2 {
+        font-size: 2rem;
+    }
+    
+    .interview-guidelines {
+        padding: 1.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .guidelines-header h3 {
+        font-size: 1.25rem;
+    }
+    
+    .guideline-item {
+        padding: 0.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .guideline-icon {
+        font-size: 1.25rem;
+    }
+    
+    .applications-grid {
+        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    }
+    
+    .application-card {
+        margin-bottom: 1rem;
+    }
+    
+    .applications-stats {
+        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
+    }
+    
+    .stat-card {
+        padding: 1.5rem;
+    }
+}
+
+@media (max-width: 480px) {
+    .company-info {
+        flex-direction: column;
+        gap: 0.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .application-meta {
+        flex-direction: column;
+        gap: 0.5rem;
+    }
+    
+    .application-footer {
+        flex-direction: column;
+    }
+    
+    .application-footer .btn {
+        width: 100%;
+        justify-content: center;
     }
 }
+
+/* Loading Animation */
+@keyframes shimmer {
+    0% {
+        background-position: -1000px 0;
+    }
+    100% {
+        background-position: 1000px 0;
+    }
+}
+
+.loading {
+    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f0f0f0 25%, #e0e0e0 50%, #f0f0f0 75%);
+    background-size: 1000px 100%;
+    animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
+}
 </style>
-{% endblock %}
+
+<script>
+document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
+    // Add animation to cards on page load
+    const cards = document.querySelectorAll('.application-card');
+    cards.forEach((card, index) => {
+        setTimeout(() => {
+            card.style.opacity = '0';
+            card.style.transform = 'translateY(20px)';
+            card.style.animation = 'fadeInUp 0.5s ease forwards';
+        }, index * 100);
+    });
+    
+    // Filter functionality (if needed in future)
+    const statusBadges = document.querySelectorAll('.card-status-badge');
+    statusBadges.forEach(badge => {
+        badge.addEventListener('click', function() {
+            const status = this.textContent.trim();
+            // Add filter logic here if needed
+        });
+    });
+});
+
+// Animation keyframes
+const style = document.createElement('style');
+style.textContent = `
+    @keyframes fadeInUp {
+        to {
+            opacity: 1;
+            transform: translateY(0);
+        }
+    }
+`;
+document.head.appendChild(style);
+</script>
+{% endblock %}